Accenture Plc reported an 8% increase in revenue to $18 billion, surpassing the Bloomberg consensus estimate of $17.86 billion, according to its earnings statement released on Thursday. The Dublin-based firm also recorded its highest-ever second-quarter bookings, which rose 6% to $22.1 billion. Diluted earnings per share for the quarter grew 4% to $2.93.The company said it now expects full-year revenue growth of 4% to 6% in local currency, compared with its earlier guidance of 3% to 5%, excluding an estima ...