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                                                                    Exhibit 16.1

November 9, 2001

Securities and Exchange Commission
450 Fifth Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C.  20549

Commissioners:

We have read the statements made by Accenture Ltd (copy attached), which we
understand will be filed with the Commission, pursuant to Item 4 of Form 8-K, as
part of the Company's Form 8-K report dated November 9, 2001. We agree with the
statements concerning our Firm in such Form 8-K.

Very truly yours,

/s/  PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP


PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP


