Accenture is a global management consulting and professional services company. It is the largest consulting firm in the world based on revenue. Originally part of Arthur Andersen, Accenture was granted independence in 2000 and is now listed on the New York Stock Exchange. Accenture provides a variety of consulting, technology, and outsourcing services to clients. It focuses on high performance and uses marketing campaigns featuring client results and celebrity spokespeople to promote its brand.