Accenture is a global management consulting and professional services company headquartered in Dublin, Ireland. It provides strategy, consulting, digital, technology, and operations services. Accenture began in 1942 as the consulting arm of Arthur Andersen and became independent in 1989. It adopted its current name in 2001 to mean "Accent of the Future." With over $31 billion in revenue in 2005, Accenture is the world's largest consulting firm. It has received several awards and honors for its diversity, corporate social responsibility, and ethical practices.