Accenture plc (NYSE:ACN) will release earnings for its third quarter before the opening bell on Thursday, June 18.

Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of $3.71 per share, up from $3.49 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for Accenture's quarterly revenue is $18.76 billion (it reported $17.73 billion last year), according to Benzinga Pro.

According to recent news, Accenture agreed on June 8 to acquire Whalar, a leading creator and social agency, from Whalar Group.

With the recent buzz around Accenture, some investors may be eyeing potential gains from the company's dividends too. As of now, Accenture has an annual dividend yield of 3.83%, which is a quarterly dividend amount of $1.63 per share ($6.52 a year).  

So, how can investors use its dividend yield to pocket a regular ...