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SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2020
Equity [Abstract]  
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
7. Shareholders’ Equity
Dividends
Our dividend activity during the three months ended November 30, 2020 is as follows:
 Dividend Per
Share
Accenture plc Class A
Ordinary Shares
Accenture Canada Holdings
Inc. Exchangeable Shares
Total Cash
Outlay
Dividend Payment DateRecord DateCash OutlayRecord DateCash Outlay
November 13, 2020$0.88 October 13, 2020$557,419 October 9, 2020$633 $558,052 
The payment of the cash dividends also resulted in the issuance of an immaterial number of additional restricted share units to holders of restricted share units.
Subsequent Event
On December 16, 2020, the Board of Directors of Accenture plc declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.88 per share on its Class A ordinary shares for shareholders of record at the close of business on January 14, 2021 payable on February 12, 2021. The payment of the cash dividend will result in the issuance of an immaterial number of additional restricted share units to holders of restricted share units.