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Why is Accenture's Market Cap Less Than Infosys'?

Dan,
For accounting purposes the SCA Class-1 shares are considered minority interest (even though, as a class, they are not controlled by a single entity). This is what is tripping you up.

Answer this: If a private equity firm wished to acquire 100% of Accenture, how much would they have to pay (ignoring acquisition premium, etc.)? If you beleive that $24 billion is the right number, then you should start assembling a group of investor IMMEDIATELY! This would be the bargain of the century.

Dan, I will stay subscribed to this thread in case you have anything else to say, but until you check your facts by calling investor relations (they are there to help investors and analysts--even the sensible ones) or by speaking to an investment professional who knows Accenture's stock, I cannot keep banging my head against your wall of ignorance. I gave you the number above--they are quite friendly.