Accenture CEO Julie Sweet ’s ‘August request’Investor concerns are the reason behind this urgencyAccenture has made an unusual move in order to boost business before the close of its fiscal year. According to a report by Bloomberg, employees have been told that they can carry over unused vacation days into the next financial year, starting September 1. The one-time policy change departs from Accenture’s usual rules and is designed to keep more staff working through August, rather than taking time off to avoid losing accused leaves.According to Bloomberg, in an internal memo, Accenture CEO Julie Sweet has urged the staff to push harder in the final weeks of the fiscal year. “Our shareholders are counting on us to deliver a strong quarter in Q4 — everyone can contribute,” she wrote. The company’s August sales drive and vacation flexibility reflect its urgency to reassure shareholders and stabilize performance heading into the new fiscal year.