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                                  UNITED STATES
                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             WASHINGTON, D. C. 20549

                                   FORM N-CSR

Investment Company Act file number 811-09057

                             SCUDDER INVESTORS TRUST
                        --------------------------------
               (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)

               222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois 60606
                  --------------------------------------------
               (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

        Registrant's Telephone Number, including Area Code: (617) 295-2663
                                                            --------------

                               Salvatore Schiavone
                             Two International Place
                           Boston, Massachusetts 02110
                     ---------------------------------------
                     (Name and Address of Agent for Service)

Date of fiscal year end:        8/31

Date of reporting period:       8/31/03



ITEM 1.  REPORT TO STOCKHOLDERS

[Scudder Investments logo]


Scudder S&P 500
Stock Fund

Annual Report to Shareholders

August 31, 2003



Contents


<Click Here> Performance Summary

<Click Here> Portfolio Management Review

<Click Here> Portfolio Summary

<Click Here> Investment Portfolio

<Click Here> Financial Statements

<Click Here> Financial Highlights

<Click Here> Notes to Financial Statements

<Click Here> Report of Independent Auditors

<Click Here> Tax Information

<Click Here> Trustees and Officers

<Click Here> Investment Products

<Click Here> Account Management Resources


Scudder Investments is part of Deutsche Asset Management, which is the marketing name in the US for the asset management activities of Deutsche Bank AG, Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc., Deutsche Asset Management Inc., Deutsche Asset Management Investment Services Ltd., Deutsche Bank Trust Company Americas and Scudder Trust Company.

This report must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. To obtain a prospectus for any of our funds, refer to the Account Management Resources information provided in the back of this booklet. The prospectus contains more complete information, including a description of the risks of investing in the fund, management fees and expenses. Please read it carefully before you invest or send money.

Fund shares are not FDIC-insured and are not deposits or other obligations of, or guaranteed by, any bank. Fund shares involve investment risk, including possible loss of principal.


Performance Summary August 31, 2003


Average Annual Total Returns* (Unadjusted for Sales Charge)

Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund

1-Year

3-Year

Life of Fund**

Class A

10.93%

-12.46%

-10.82%

Class B

10.04%

-13.17%

-11.51%

Class C

10.21%

-13.12%

-11.47%

S&P 500 Index+
12.07%
-11.43%
-9.64%

Sources: Lipper, Inc. and Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc.

Net Asset Value and Distribution Information

Class A

Class B

Class C

Net Asset Value:
8/31/03
$ 6.34 $ 6.25 $ 6.26
8/31/02
$ 5.75 $ 5.68 $ 5.68
Distribution Information:
Twelve Months:
Income Dividends
$ .03 $ - $ -

Class A Lipper Rankings - S&P 500 Index Objective Funds Category

Period

Rank

Number of Funds Tracked

Percentile Ranking

1-Year

132

of

173

76

3-Year

122

of

149

82


Rankings are historical and do not guarantee future results. Rankings are based on total return unadjusted for sales charges with distributions reinvested. If sales charges had been included, rankings might have been less favorable.

S&P 500 is a trademark of the McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. and has been licensed for use by Scudder Investments, Inc. The product is not sponsored, endorsed, sold, or promoted by Standard & Poor's and Standard & Poor's makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the product.



Growth of an Assumed $10,000 Investment*(a) (Adjusted for Sales Charge)

[] Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund - Class A

[] S&P 500 Index+
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Comparative Results* (Adjusted for Sales Charge)

Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund

1-Year

3-Year

Life of Fund**

Class A(b)

Growth of $10,000

$10,594

$6,407

$6,468

Average annual total return

5.94%

-13.79%

-12.02%

Class B(b)

Growth of $10,000

$10,704

$6,416

$6,464

Average annual total return

7.04%

-13.75%

-12.03%

Class C(b)

Growth of $10,000

$10,911

$6,492

$6,540

Average annual total return

9.11%

-13.41%

-11.73%

S&P 500 Index+
Growth of $10,000

$11,207

$6,949

$7,072

Average annual total return

12.07%

-11.43%

-9.64%


The growth of $10,000 is cumulative.



Notes to Performance Summary


* Returns during the 3-year and life of fund period shown reflect a fee waiver and/or expense reimbursement. Without this waiver/reimbursement returns would have been lower.
** The Fund commenced operations on April 3, 2000. Index returns begin March 31, 2000.
a The Fund's growth of an assumed $10,000 investment is adjusted for the maximum sales charge of 4.50%. This results in a net initial investment of $9,550.
b Returns shown for Class A, B and C shares have been adjusted to reflect the current applicable sales charge of each specific class. Returns for Class A reflect the current maximum initial sales charges of 4.50%. Class B share performance is adjusted for the applicable contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC"), which is 4% within the first year after purchase, declining to 0% after six years. Returns for Class C reflect an initial sales charge of 1%. Redemptions on Class C shares within one year of purchase may be subject to a CDSC of 1%. Any difference in expenses will affect performance.
+ The Standard & Poor's (S&P) 500 Index is a capitalization-weighted index of 500 stocks. The index is designed to measure performance of the broad domestic economy through changes in the aggregate market value of 500 stocks representing all major industries. "Standard & Poor's", "S&P 500", "Standard & Poor's 500" and "500" are trademarks of the McGraw-Hill Companies Inc., and have been licensed for use by the Fund's investment advisor. Index returns assume reinvestment of dividends and, unlike Fund returns, do not reflect any fees or expenses. It is not possible to invest directly into an index.

All performance is historical, assumes reinvestment of all dividends and capital gains, and is not indicative of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than when purchased. Performance figures do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on fund distributions or the redemption of fund shares. Returns may differ by share class.

Investments in funds involve risk. Some funds have more risk than others. These include funds that allow exposure to or otherwise concentrate investments in certain sectors, geographic regions, security types, market capitalization or foreign securities (e.g., political or economic instability, which can be accentuated in emerging market countries). Please read this fund's prospectus for specific details regarding its investments and risk profile.

Please call (800) 621-1048 for the Fund's most up-to-date performance. On the Web, go to scudder.com.


Portfolio Management Review


Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund: A Team Approach to Investing

Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DeIM" or the "Advisor"), which is part of Deutsche Asset Management, is the investment advisor for Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund. DeIM and its predecessors have more than 80 years of experience managing mutual funds and DeIM provides a full range of investment advisory services to institutional and retail clients. DeIM is also responsible for selecting brokers and dealers and for negotiating brokerage commissions and dealer charges.

Deutsche Asset Management is a global asset management organization that offers a wide range of investing expertise and resources. This well-resourced global investment platform brings together a wide variety of experience and investment insight across industries, regions, asset classes and investing styles.

DeIM is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Deutsche Bank AG. Deutsche Bank AG is a major global banking institution that is engaged in a wide range of financial services, including investment management, mutual funds, retail, private and commercial banking, investment banking and insurance.

Northern Trust Investments, N.A. ("NTI"), an indirect subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation, is the subadvisor for the fund. As of June 30, 2003, NTI had approximately $220 billion of assets under management.

Portfolio Management Team

The fund is managed by a team of portfolio managers that specializes in domestic large-cap index investing.

In the following interview the portfolio managers of Northern Trust Investments, Inc., the fund's subadvisor, discuss Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund's strategy and the market environment during the12-month period ended August 31, 2003.

Q: How did the stock market perform during the reporting period?

A: Stocks in the United States performed well over the past year, providing a measure of relief to those who remained invested during the three-year bear market. The Standard & Poor's 500 composite stock index delivered a double-digit return for the period, with all of the gain occurring during the spring and summer. Prior to the war in Iraq, investors were paralyzed by uncertainty: The economy remained weak, corporate earnings were under pressure, oil prices had risen to more than $30 a barrel and the hazy threat of a war of unknown duration hung over the market. At its intra-day low on March 12, 2003, the S&P 500 fell to 788, more than 10% beneath its level at the beginning of the reporting period.

Once the war got under way, and it appeared that the United States would win the main campaign, investors began to move money back into the market. News from the economic and earnings fronts also provided a boost to stock prices as the summer progressed. Although the employment picture remained weak, a variety of indicators began to signal that the economy was emerging from its torpor. At the same time, corporate earnings results showed a substantial rise from their year-ago levels. Market participants were further encouraged by the stimulus provided by the Federal Reserve (in the form of continued low interest rates) and by the government's fiscal policy (in the form of lower taxes and increased spending). The improved backdrop gave investors the green light to put money back into stocks. From March 1 through the close of the period on August 31 (the second half of the annual period), the S&P 500 rose an amazing 20.88%. The rally was led by the higher-risk areas of the market, including growth stocks, small companies and stocks of companies with poor business fundamentals. This was a significant departure from the market environment of the previous three years. The speed at which this shift took place illustrates the potential value of an index fund, which invests across all areas of the market.

Despite its remarkable recovery, the S&P 500 is still well off its all-time high. In closing the period at 1,008, the index remained more than 500 points beneath its high-water mark set in March of 2000.

Q: How did the fund perform in relation to its benchmark and its peer group?

A: The total return of Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund (Class A shares unadjusted for sales charge) for the 12 months ended August 31, 2003, was 10.93%, not far behind the 12.07% return of the benchmark index. (Please see pages 3 through 5 for performance of other share classes.)

Q: What industries and individual stocks were key drivers of the index's performance?

A: The S&P 500 was led by the sectors that are viewed as best able to benefit during an economic recovery. Technology stocks topped the performance charts, returning 33.39% as a group. The sector had been hurt by reduced spending on technology equipment by corporations - which were tightening their belts to cope with the slow economy - but investors have since become more optimistic that stronger growth will lead to a revival in spending. Telecommunications services, basic materials (for example, chemicals, mining and paper) and consumer discretionary1 stocks - the types of companies that could benefit from the stronger spending accompanying a recovery - were among the market's top performers, as well. The weakest performance was delivered by sectors that are viewed as being more "defensive," in other words, those areas that investors tend to favor when the economy is expected to be weak. These include consumer staples2, utilities and health care stocks.

1 Consumer discretionary products are those, such as home electronics, that are nonnecessities and therefore more sensitive to economic conditions.
2 Consumer staples companies are those that make products consumers need to buy regardless of economic conditions, such as food and beverages.

The winners and losers for the annual period ended August 31, 2003, are displayed in the accompanying charts.

S&P 500 Sector Performance

Economic Sector

Average Weight

Total Return

Consumer staples
9.23
-1.93
Utilities
2.79
2.32
Health care
14.87
3.98
Energy
5.91
9.01
Industrials
11.52
9.21
Financials
20.54
10.44
Consumer discretionary
13.71
15.40
Materials
2.73
15.60
Telecommunication services
3.89
16.89
Information technology
14.83
33.39
Total
100.003
12.07

3 Average weight percentages might not equal 100% due to rounding.

Top Three Performers Within the S&P 500

Company

Percentage

Avaya, Inc.

+397%

Corning, Inc.

+312%

Citrix Systems, Inc.

+229%


Bottom Three Performers Within the S&P 500

Company

Percentage

Mirant Corp.*

-81%

Cresset Precious Metals, Inc.*

-80%

Tenet Healthcare Corp.

-66%


* The security was not held at 8/31/03.

Q: Will you discuss the nature of the changes made to the index during the period?

A: During the year, Standard & Poor's made 11 additions to and 11 deletions from the index. Consistent with our strategy of building the portfolio so that it tracks the index, we matched these changes in the fund's portfolio. Among the names added to the index during the period were Autonation and RJ Reynolds Tobacco. Some of the stocks removed from the index were AMR Corp. (parent of American Airlines), Household International (which was taken over by HSBC) and Healthsouth.

Q: Will you review your investment process?

A: We seek to provide investment results that, before expenses, correspond to the total return of the S&P 500 index. The fund offers investors a convenient means of participating in the stock market - as measured by the S&P 500 - while relieving them of the time and paperwork it would require to own all of these investments directly. We use a "passive," or "indexing," approach, attempting to duplicate the overall performance of the S&P 500. In doing so, we attempt to allocate the fund's portfolio in approximately the same weighting as the index, beginning with the heaviest-weighted stocks that make up a larger portion of the index's value. Because the portfolio turnover rate of index funds is typically lower than that of actively managed funds, index funds tend to generate fewer taxable gains.

Q: Any final thoughts for investors?

A: Yes. The stock market always presents us with ups and downs, and we are fortunate that the past five months finished squarely in the "up" column. As a result, investors who became frightened and exited the market late in 2002 or early in 2003 - locking in their losses in the process - have been unable to participate in the subsequent rebound. We urge investors to keep this in mind during the inevitable periods when the stock market does not perform as well as it did this past spring and summer. No matter what the market environment, we believe the best approach is to maintain a diversified portfolio and to remain focused on your long-term objectives rather than short-term market fluctuations.

The views expressed in this report reflect those of the portfolio management team only through the end of the report period as stated on the cover. The team's views are subject to change at any time based on market and other conditions and should not be construed as a recommendation.


Portfolio Summary August 31, 2003


Asset Allocation

8/31/03

8/31/02


Common Stocks
99%
98%
Cash Equivalents
1%
2%

100%
100%

Sector Diversification (Excludes Cash Equivalents)

8/31/03

8/31/02


Financials
20%
21%
Information Technology
16%
14%
Health Care
13%
14%
Industrials
12%
12%
Consumer Staples
12%
10%
Consumer Discretionary
11%
13%
Energy
6%
6%
Telecommunication Services
4%
4%
Materials
3%
3%
Other
3%
3%

100%
100%

Asset allocation and sector diversification are subject to change.



Ten Largest Equity Holdings at August 31, 2003 (23.1% of Portfolio)

1. General Electric Co.
Industrial conglomerate

3.1%

2. Microsoft Corp.
Developer of computer software

3.0%

3. Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
Operator of discount stores

2.7%

4. ExxonMobil Corp.
Explorer and producer of oil and gas

2.7%

5. Pfizer, Inc.
Manufacturer of prescription pharmaceuticals and non-prescription self-medications

2.5%

6. Citigroup, Inc.
Provider of diversified financial services

2.4%

7. Intel Corp.
Designer, manufacturer and seller of computer components and related products

2.0%

8. American International Group, Inc.
Provider of insurance services

1.6%

9. Johnson & Johnson
Provider of health care products

1.6%

10. International Business Machines Corp.
Manufacturer of computers and provider of information processing services

1.5%


Portfolio holdings are subject to change.

For more complete details about the fund's investment portfolio, see page 14. A quarterly Fact Sheet and Portfolio Holdings are available upon request.


Investment Portfolio as of August 31, 2003



Shares

Value ($)



Common Stocks 98.5%

Consumer Discretionary 11.1%
Auto Components 0.2%
Cooper Tire & Rubber Co.
800
14,400
Dana Corp.
1,402
21,619
Delphi Corp.
5,581
50,564
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.
1,680
11,962
Johnson Controls, Inc.
887
87,813
Visteon Corp.
1,081
7,297

193,655

Automobiles 0.7%
AutoNation, Inc.*
2,800
52,612
Ford Motor Co.
18,602
215,039
General Motors Corp.
5,637
231,681
Harley-Davidson, Inc.
3,033
151,104

650,436

Hotel Restaurants & Leisure 0.9%
Carnival Corp. "A"
6,432
222,483
Darden Restaurants, Inc.
1,719
37,474
Harrah's Entertainment, Inc.
1,073
44,444
Hilton Hotels Corp.
3,831
58,538
International Game Technology
3,492
90,233
Marriott International, Inc. "A"
2,334
95,297
Starbucks Corp.*
3,940
112,054
Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.
1,961
66,341
Wendy's International, Inc.
1,157
36,503
YUM! Brands, Inc.*
2,946
87,349

850,716

Household Durables 0.5%
American Greeting Corp. "A"
715
13,228
Black & Decker Corp.
799
34,181
Centex Corp.
653
49,249
Fortune Brands, Inc.
1,510
85,164
KB Home
515
29,468
Leggett & Platt, Inc.
1,958
45,347
Maytag Corp.
811
21,978
Newell Rubbermaid, Inc.
2,791
66,286
Pulte Homes, Inc.
615
40,934
Snap-On, Inc.
615
18,143
The Stanley Works
839
25,397
Tupperware Corp.
515
8,410
Whirlpool Corp.
692
48,149

485,934

Internet & Catalog Retailing 0.4%
eBay, Inc.*
6,400

355,392

Leisure Equipment & Products 0.3%
Brunswick Corp.
910
24,552
Eastman Kodak Co.
2,871
80,072
Hasbro, Inc.
1,761
32,579
Mattel, Inc.
4,503
86,998

224,201

Media 4.1%
AOL Time Warner, Inc.*
45,558
745,329
Clear Channel Communications, Inc.*
6,162
278,029
Comcast Corp. "A"*
22,851
679,825
Dow Jones & Co., Inc.
860
36,524
Gannett Co., Inc.
2,693
211,185
Interpublic Group of Companies, Inc.
3,995
60,524
Knight-Ridder, Inc.
812
55,102
McGraw-Hill, Inc.
1,963
119,743
Meredith Corp.
515
24,421
Monster Worldwide, Inc.*
1,133
30,954
New York Times Co. "A"
1,562
69,337
Omnicom Group, Inc.
1,947
152,061
Tribune Co.
3,166
146,428
Univision Communications, Inc. "A"*
2,293
85,965
Viacom, Inc. "B"
17,902
805,590
Walt Disney Co.
20,752
425,416

3,926,433

Multiline Retail 1.3%
Big Lots, Inc.*
1,130
20,679
Costco Wholesale Corp.*
4,641
148,930
Dillard's, Inc. "A"
815
12,331
Dollar General Corp.
3,339
76,563
Family Dollar Stores, Inc.
1,724
69,167
Federated Department Stores, Inc.*
1,848
80,758
J.C. Penny Co., Inc.
2,681
56,891
Kohl's Corp.*
3,436
217,327
Sears, Roebuck & Co.
2,873
126,469
Target Corp.
9,230
374,738
The May Department Stores Co.
2,964
81,747

1,265,600

Specialty Retail 2.3%
AutoZone, Inc.*
943
86,567
Bed Bath & Beyond, Inc.*
2,955
127,154
Best Buy Co., Inc.*
3,246
168,798
Circuit City Stores - Circuit City Group
2,098
21,882
Home Depot, Inc.
23,311
749,682
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
7,870
431,748
Office Depot, Inc.*
3,115
56,818
RadioShack Corp.
1,742
52,957
Sherwin-Williams Co.
1,533
46,113
Staples, Inc.*
4,961
122,189
The Gap, Inc.
9,012
188,261
Tiffany & Co.
1,504
58,536
TJX Companies, Inc.
5,154
111,636
Toys ''R'' Us, Inc.*
2,115
28,806

2,251,147

Textiles, Apparel & Luxury Goods 0.4%
Jones Apparel Group, Inc.
1,313
40,559
Liz Claiborne, Inc.
1,098
37,848
NIKE, Inc. "B"
2,682
152,820
Nordstrom, Inc.
1,370
35,716
Reebok International Ltd.
680
22,746
The Limited, Inc.
5,278
89,515
VF Corp.
1,167
46,797

426,001

Consumer Staples 11.4%
Beverages 2.6%
Adolph Coors Co. "B"
408
22,501
Anheuser-Busch Companies, Inc.
8,422
434,070
Brown-Forman Corp. "B"
572
45,211
Coca-Cola Enterprises, Inc.
4,620
85,424
Pepsi Bottling Group, Inc.
2,820
68,018
PepsiCo, Inc.
17,475
778,337
The Coca-Cola Co.
25,032
1,089,393

2,522,954

Food & Drug Retailing 3.8%
CVS Corp.
4,024
131,182
Kroger Co.*
7,744
148,762
Safeway, Inc.*
4,559
111,285
Supervalu, Inc.
1,376
33,162
Sysco Corp.
6,570
206,692
Walgreen Co.
10,416
339,249
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.
44,461
2,630,757
Winn-Dixie Stores, Inc.
1,546
15,537

3,616,626

Food Products 1.5%
Albertson's, Inc.
3,770
79,245
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
6,541
90,724
Campbell Soup Co.
4,147
100,357
ConAgra Foods, Inc.
5,433
119,526
General Mills, Inc.
3,752
173,943
H.J. Heinz Co.
3,554
115,007
Hershey Foods Corp.
1,371
95,833
Kellogg Co.
4,079
136,769
McCormick & Co., Inc.
1,400
37,380
McDonald's Corp.
12,920
289,666
Sara Lee Corp.
7,905
150,037
William Wrigley Jr. Co.
2,236
118,620

1,507,107

Household Products 1.9%
Clorox Co.
2,211
94,741
Colgate-Palmolive Co.
5,490
303,487
Kimberly-Clark Corp.
5,134
262,399
Procter & Gamble Co.
13,176
1,150,133

1,810,760

Personal Products 0.6%
Alberto-Culver Co. "B"
615
35,104
Avon Products, Inc.
2,403
154,032
Gillette Co.
10,312
334,728

523,864

Tobacco 1.0%
Altria Group, Inc.
20,475
843,980
R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Holdings, Inc.
967
33,023
UST, Inc.
1,678
56,045

933,048

Energy 5.7%
Energy Equipment & Services 0.8%
Baker Hughes, Inc.
3,360
112,426
BJ Services Co.*
1,600
59,792
Halliburton Co.
4,410
106,634
Nabors Industries Ltd.*
1,503
60,345
Noble Corp.*
1,390
50,290
Rowan Companies, Inc.
886
22,185
Schlumberger Ltd.
5,859
290,079
Transocean Sedco Forex, Inc.
3,409
71,998

773,749

Oil & Gas 4.9%
Amerada Hess Corp.
921
43,425
Anadarko Petroleum Corp.
2,552
111,012
Apache Corp.
1,608
110,887
Ashland, Inc.
615
20,332
Burlington Resources, Inc.
2,001
96,888
ChevronTexaco Corp.
10,862
791,480
ConocoPhillips
6,920
386,424
Devon Energy Corp.
2,450
126,788
EOG Resources, Inc.
1,141
48,378
ExxonMobil Corp.
67,771
2,554,967
Kerr-McGee Corp.
1,048
46,060
Marathon Oil Corp.
3,106
86,626
Occidental Petroleum Corp.
3,826
131,347
Sunoco, Inc.
830
33,723
Unocal Corp.
2,589
79,275

4,667,612

Financials 20.1%
Banks 7.9%
AmSouth Bancorp.
3,484
75,045
Bank of America Corp.
15,242
1,207,929
Bank of New York Co., Inc.
7,862
231,300
Bank One Corp.
11,602
457,931
BB&T Corp.
5,774
210,866
Charter One Financial, Inc.
2,201
68,231
Comerica, Inc.
1,834
90,490
Fifth Third Bancorp.
5,895
345,447
First Tennessee National Corp.
1,200
49,620
FleetBoston Financial Corp.
10,665
315,577
Golden West Financial Corp.
1,597
137,773
Huntington Bancshares, Inc.
2,382
47,640
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co.
20,548
703,153
KeyCorp.
4,256
115,891
Marshall & Ilsley Corp.
2,268
70,308
Mellon Financial Corp.
4,347
136,278
National City Corp.
6,212
196,796
North Fork Bancorp., Inc.
1,500
50,655
Northern Trust Corp.
1,956
82,621
PNC Financial Services Group
2,861
136,184
Regions Financial Corp.
2,174
76,655
SouthTrust Corp.
3,538
102,567
SunTrust Banks, Inc.
2,801
171,225
Synovus Financial Corp.
3,273
80,025
Union Planters Corp.
1,930
61,567
US Bancorp.
19,435
464,497
Wachovia Corp.
13,652
575,432
Washington Mutual, Inc.
9,378
365,554
Wells Fargo & Co.
16,958
850,274
Zions Bancorp.
929
51,745

7,529,276

Diversified Financials 7.2%
American Express Co.
13,114
590,786
Bear Stearns Companies, Inc.
1,015
71,030
Capital One Finance Corp.
2,260
120,684
Charles Schwab Corp.
13,841
150,313
Citigroup, Inc.
52,216
2,263,564
Countrywide Financial Corp.
1,286
87,255
Fannie Mae
9,977
646,410
Federated Investors, Inc.
1,100
32,296
Franklin Resources, Inc.
2,636
113,849
Freddie Mac
6,946
369,180
Goldman Sachs Group, Inc.
4,800
424,752
Janus Capital Group, Inc.
2,467
42,605
Lehman Brothers Holdings, Inc.
2,532
166,428
MBNA Corp.
12,972
302,766
Merrill Lynch & Co., Inc.
9,459
508,705
Moody's Corp.
1,544
80,072
Morgan Stanley
11,032
538,251
Providian Financial Corp.*
2,885
29,571
SLM Corp.
4,561
183,261
State Street Corp.
3,426
150,573
T. Rowe Price Group, Inc.
1,221
51,893

6,924,244

Insurance 4.6%
ACE Ltd.
2,700
86,940
AFLAC, Inc.
5,178
165,748
Allstate Corp.
7,155
255,791
AMBAC Financial Group, Inc.
1,011
65,634
American International Group, Inc.
26,416
1,573,601
Aon Corp.
3,142
69,752
Chubb Corp.
1,888
128,271
Cincinnati Financial Corp.
1,662
67,062
Hartford Financial Services Group, Inc.
2,881
153,327
Jefferson-Pilot Corp.
1,399
61,934
John Hancock Financial Services, Inc.
2,927
89,361
Lincoln National Corp.
1,785
63,225
Loews Corp.
1,800
74,088
Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.
5,450
272,500
MBIA, Inc.
1,491
84,182
MetLife, Inc.
7,686
218,436
MGIC Investment Corp.
972
54,792
Principal Financial Group, Inc.
3,300
103,818
Progressive Corp.
2,174
153,789
Prudential Financial, Inc.
5,600
203,896
Safeco Corp.
1,429
51,530
St. Paul Companies, Inc.
2,280
79,253
Torchmark Corp.
1,139
45,970
Travelers Property Casualty Corp. "B"
10,024
155,272
UnumProvident Corp.
2,927
41,271
XL Capital Ltd. "A"
1,375
104,156

4,423,599

Real Estate 0.4%
Apartment Investment & Management Co. (REIT)
1,021
39,360
Equity Office Properties Trust (REIT)
4,200
116,844
Equity Residential (REIT)
2,700
78,516
Plum Creek Timber Co., Inc. (REIT)
1,900
49,685
ProLogis (REIT)
1,800
50,742
Simon Property Group, Inc. (REIT)
1,900
81,149

416,296

Health Care 13.4%
Biotechnology 1.3%
Amgen, Inc.*
12,781
842,268
Biogen, Inc.*
1,544
60,926
Chiron Corp.*
1,916
97,371
Genzyme Corp. (General Division)*
2,200
103,730
MedImmune, Inc.*
2,564
89,407

1,193,702

Health Care Equipment & Supplies 1.9%
Applera Corp. - Applied Biosystems Group
2,119
46,109
Bausch & Lomb, Inc.
582
24,537
Baxter International, Inc.
6,104
171,522
Becton, Dickinson & Co.
2,633
96,210
Biomet, Inc.
2,702
80,330
Boston Scientific Corp.*
4,167
250,437
C.R. Bard, Inc.
564
37,788
Guidant Corp.
3,155
158,381
Medtronic, Inc.
12,444
616,974
St. Jude Medical, Inc.*
1,796
93,518
Stryker Corp.
2,080
157,664
Zimmer Holdings, Inc.*
2,074
107,309

1,840,779

Health Care Providers & Services 1.7%
Aetna, Inc.
1,588
90,516
AmerisourceBergen Corp.
1,085
63,158
Anthem, Inc.*
1,447
105,920
Cardinal Health, Inc.
4,513
256,925
CIGNA Corp.
1,416
67,515
HCA, Inc.
5,269
200,169
Health Management Associates, Inc.
2,400
53,472
Humana, Inc.*
1,609
28,302
IMS Health, Inc.
2,534
49,337
Manor Care, Inc.
930
25,668
McKesson Corp.
2,926
95,797
Quest Diagnostics, Inc.*
1,059
63,540
Quintiles Transnational Corp.*
1,269
18,071
Tenet Healthcare Corp.*
4,656
74,721
UnitedHealth Group, Inc.
6,022
297,667
Wellpoint Health Networks, Inc.*
1,434
111,852

1,602,630

Pharmaceuticals 8.5%
Abbott Laboratories
15,850
638,755
Allergan, Inc.
1,298
103,139
Bristol-Myers Squibb Co.
19,647
498,444
Eli Lilly & Co.
11,402
758,575
Forest Laboratories, Inc.*
3,608
169,576
Johnson & Johnson
30,095
1,492,110
King Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
2,356
33,102
Medco Health Solutions, Inc.*
2,719
72,605
Merck & Co., Inc.
22,748
1,144,679
Pfizer, Inc.
80,164
2,398,507
Schering-Plough Corp.
14,931
226,802
Watson Pharmaceuticals, Inc.*
1,117
45,909
Wyeth
13,489
578,004

8,160,207

Industrials 11.7%
Aerospace & Defense 1.8%
Boeing Co.
8,463
316,432
General Dynamics Corp.
1,997
171,962
Goodrich Corp.
1,167
30,377
Honeywell International, Inc.
8,694
252,039
Lockheed Martin Corp.
4,525
231,816
Northrop Grumman Corp.
1,859
177,497
Raytheon Co.
4,128
132,344
Rockwell Collins, Inc.
1,746
47,229
United Technologies Corp.
4,731
379,663

1,739,359

Air Freight & Logistics 1.0%
FedEx Corp.
3,076
206,400
Ryder System, Inc.
686
20,601
United Parcel Service, Inc. "B"
11,375
713,895

940,896

Airlines 0.2%
Delta Air Lines, Inc.
1,303
16,770
Southwest Airlines Co.
7,994
136,617

153,387

Building Products 0.2%
American Standard Companies, Inc.*
680
54,529
Crane Co.
615
15,738
Masco Corp.
4,813
119,314

189,581

Commercial Services & Supplies 1.9%
Allied Waste Industries, Inc.*
2,176
24,067
Apollo Group, Inc. "A"*
1,800
115,326
Automatic Data Processing, Inc.
6,136
244,888
Avery Dennison Corp.
1,076
58,911
Cendant Corp.*
10,322
185,590
Cintas Corp.
1,813
72,393
Concord EFS, Inc.*
4,950
68,558
Convergys Corp.*
1,713
30,834
Deluxe Corp.
515
21,991
Equifax, Inc.
1,458
33,447
First Data Corp.
7,610
292,224
Fiserv, Inc.*
1,958
76,068
H&R Block, Inc.
1,826
80,527
Paychex, Inc.
3,853
138,708
Pitney Bowes, Inc.
2,380
92,820
R.R. Donnelley & Sons Co.
1,176
29,565
Robert Half International, Inc.*
1,825
40,588
Sabre Holdings Corp.
1,413
31,962
Waste Management, Inc.
5,969
158,835

1,797,302

Construction & Engineering 0.1%
Fluor Corp.
853

31,425

Electrical Equipment 0.5%
American Power Conversion Corp.
2,092
37,489
Cooper Industries, Inc. "A"
1,004
51,094
Emerson Electric Co.
4,304
239,991
Molex, Inc.
2,060
60,605
Power-One, Inc.*
810
9,566
Rockwell Automation, Inc.
1,946
52,970
Thomas & Betts Corp.*
761
12,998

464,713

Industrial Conglomerates 4.2%
3M Co.
4,011
571,447
General Electric Co.
101,487
3,000,971
Textron, Inc.
1,367
61,515
Tyco International Ltd.
20,242
416,580

4,050,513

Machinery 1.3%
Caterpillar, Inc.
3,436
246,808
Cummins, Inc.
464
23,126
Danaher Corp.
1,541
119,042
Deere & Co.
2,438
137,771
Dover Corp.
2,018
76,724
Eaton Corp.
766
71,728
Illinois Tool Works, Inc.
3,169
229,087
Ingersoll-Rand Co. "A"
1,682
100,113
ITT Industries, Inc.
942
61,305
Navistar International Corp.*
715
31,982
PACCAR, Inc.
1,189
101,260
Pall Corp.
1,207
30,175
Parker-Hannifin Corp.
1,235
61,157

1,290,278

Road & Rail 0.4%
Burlington Northern Santa Fe Corp.
3,777
107,078
CSX Corp.
2,232
72,049
Norfolk Southern Corp.
3,849
73,285
Union Pacific Corp.
2,595
158,139

410,551

Trading Companies & Distributors 0.1%
Genuine Parts Co.
1,773
56,771
W.W. Grainger, Inc.
926
46,143

102,914

Information Technology 16.2%
Communications Equipment 2.5%
ADC Telecommunications, Inc.*
8,063
20,480
Andrew Corp.*
1,500
18,570
Avaya, Inc.*
3,934
41,110
CIENA Corp.*
4,800
31,200
Cisco Systems, Inc.*
71,374
1,366,812
Comverse Technologies, Inc.*
1,923
31,710
Corning, Inc.*
12,853
106,037
JDS Uniphase Corp.*
14,189
48,810
Lucent Technologies, Inc.*
40,848
78,020
Motorola, Inc.
23,514
252,305
QUALCOMM, Inc.
8,020
331,066
Scientific-Atlanta, Inc.
1,574
53,516
Tellabs, Inc.*
4,143
27,054

2,406,690

Computers & Peripherals 3.8%
Apple Computer, Inc.*
3,807
86,152
Dell, Inc.*
26,147
853,177
EMC Corp.*
22,277
284,032
Gateway, Inc.*
2,696
15,556
Hewlett-Packard Co.
31,076
619,035
International Business Machines Corp.
17,571
1,440,998
Lexmark International, Inc.*
1,329
89,096
NCR Corp.*
1,003
29,097
Network Appliance, Inc.*
3,508
78,614
Sun Microsystems, Inc.*
32,021
123,601

3,619,358

Electronic Equipment & Instruments 0.5%
Agilent Technologies, Inc.*
4,750
115,520
Jabil Circuit, Inc.*
1,976
55,624
Millipore Corp.*
442
20,067
PerkinElmer, Inc.
1,290
21,337
Sanmina Corp.*
5,150
46,247
Solectron Corp.*
8,468
50,215
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
2,401
32,510
Tektronix, Inc.*
870
20,567
Thermo Electron Corp.*
1,724
39,290
Waters Corp.*
1,347
41,084

442,461

Internet Software & Services 0.2%
Yahoo!, Inc.*
6,126

204,604

IT Consulting & Services 0.3%
Computer Sciences Corp.*
1,892
80,542
Electronic Data Systems Corp.
4,941
107,862
SunGard Data Systems, Inc.*
2,900
81,780
Unisys Corp.*
3,123
40,537

310,721

Office Electronics 0.1%
Xerox Corp.*
8,006

86,305

Semiconductor Equipment & Products 4.1%
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.*
3,491
39,413
Altera Corp.*
3,887
87,224
Analog Devices, Inc.*
3,686
151,126
Applied Materials, Inc.*
16,820
363,312
Applied Micro Circuits Corp.*
3,118
18,116
Broadcom Corp. "A"*
2,878
79,087
Intel Corp.
66,396
1,900,254
KLA-Tencor Corp.*
1,892
112,309
Linear Technology Corp.
3,188
131,409
LSI Logic Corp.*
3,811
43,979
Maxim Integrated Products, Inc.
3,288
147,664
Micron Technology, Inc.*
6,134
88,084
National Semiconductor Corp.*
1,837
53,530
Novellus Systems, Inc.*
1,495
59,740
NVIDIA Corp.*
1,595
28,965
PMC-Sierra, Inc.*
1,719
24,513
QLogic Corp.*
966
47,353
Teradyne, Inc.*
1,886
33,627
Texas Instruments, Inc.
17,555
418,687
Xilinx, Inc.*
3,431
105,812

3,934,204

Software 4.7%
Adobe Systems, Inc.
2,298
89,231
Autodesk, Inc.
1,096
19,618
BMC Software, Inc.*
2,264
33,236
Citrix Systems, Inc.*
1,569
32,306
Computer Associates International, Inc.
5,938
152,191
Compuware Corp.*
3,468
20,635
Electronic Arts, Inc.*
1,500
134,625
Intuit, Inc.*
2,105
95,399
Mercury Interactive Corp.*
889
39,018
Microsoft Corp.
108,948
2,889,301
Novell, Inc.*
3,845
19,340
Oracle Corp.*
53,069
678,222
Parametric Technology Corp.*
2,078
6,920
PeopleSoft, Inc.*
3,797
68,726
Siebel Systems, Inc.*
4,975
50,148
Symantec Corp.*
1,500
86,145
VERITAS Software Corp.*
4,145
142,920

4,557,981

Materials 2.8%
Chemicals 1.5%
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
2,300
108,836
Dow Chemical Co.
9,234
318,850
E.I. du Pont de Nemours & Co.
10,058
449,995
Eastman Chemical Co.
909
32,551
Ecolab, Inc.
2,658
68,550
Engelhard Corp.
1,246
34,975
Great Lakes Chemicals Corp.
615
13,032
Hercules, Inc.*
1,000
11,200
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
930
29,295
Monsanto Co.
2,623
67,437
PPG Industries, Inc.
1,728
94,884
Praxair, Inc.
1,606
102,495
Rohm & Haas Co.
2,286
83,050
Sigma-Aldrich Corp.
692
37,887

1,453,037

Construction Materials 0.0%
Vulcan Materials Co.
1,021

42,280

Containers & Packaging 0.2%
Ball Corp.
600
31,680
Bemis Co., Inc.
515
23,314
Pactiv Corp.*
1,746
35,060
Sealed Air Corp.*
810
39,415
Temple-Inland, Inc.
567
28,225

157,694

Metals & Mining 0.6%
Alcoa, Inc.
8,539
243,874
Allegheny Technologies, Inc.
715
5,327
Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. "B"
1,696
50,880
Newmont Mining Corp.
4,092
160,652
Nucor Corp.
833
42,825
Phelps Dodge Corp.*
880
42,231
United States Steel Corp.
1,014
18,668
Worthington Industries, Inc.
800
12,080

576,537

Paper & Forest Products 0.5%
Boise Cascade Corp.
702
19,130
Georgia-Pacific Corp.
2,578
59,732
International Paper Co.
4,920
199,506
Louisiana-Pacific Corp.*
1,015
13,347
MeadWestvaco Corp.
2,030
51,453
Weyerhaeuser Co.
2,206
131,257

474,425

Telecommunication Services 3.4%
Diversified Telecommunication Services 2.9%
ALLTEL Corp.
3,217
147,339
AT&T Corp.
7,842
174,872
BellSouth Corp.
18,610
468,972
CenturyTel, Inc.
1,553
53,982
Citizens Communications Co.*
2,700
30,780
Qwest Communications International, Inc.*
16,381
72,895
SBC Communications, Inc.
33,616
756,024
Sprint Corp.
9,225
136,253
Verizon Communications, Inc.
27,902
985,499

2,826,616

Wireless Telecommunication Services 0.5%
AT&T Wireless Services, Inc.*
27,899
240,489
Nextel Communications, Inc. "A"*
10,641
205,158
Sprint Corp. (PCS Group)*
10,935
56,753

502,400

Utilities 2.7%
Electric Utilities 2.1%
Allegheny Energy, Inc.
1,127
10,447
Ameren Corp.
1,564
66,470
American Electric Power Co.
4,164
117,883
CenterPoint Energy, Inc.
3,207
27,227
CINergy Corp.
1,688
57,763
CMS Energy Corp.
1,462
9,752
Consolidated Edison, Inc.
2,360
93,291
Constellation Energy Group, Inc.
1,635
59,498
Dominion Resources, Inc.
3,154
191,069
DTE Energy Co.
1,606
56,065
Edison International*
3,449
65,048
Entergy Corp.
2,358
123,677
Exelon Corp.
3,268
192,485
FirstEnergy Corp.
2,951
86,341
FPL Group, Inc.
1,905
117,843
PG&E Corp.*
4,236
93,912
Pinnacle West Capital Corp.
1,000
34,300
PPL Corp.
1,691
67,082
Progress Energy, Inc.
2,395
96,974
Public Service Enterprise Group, Inc.
2,204
93,317
Southern Co.
7,242
205,528
TECO Energy, Inc.
1,579
18,680
TXU Corp.
3,186
70,092
Xcel Energy, Inc.
3,886
56,930

2,011,674

Gas Utilities 0.3%
El Paso Corp.
5,873
43,108
KeySpan Corp.
1,607
54,236
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
1,247
66,403
NICOR, Inc.
415
14,106
NiSource, Inc.
2,839
54,906
Peoples Energy Corp.
400
16,060
Sempra Energy
2,066
61,464

310,283

Multi-Utilities & Unregulated Power 0.3%
AES Corp.*
6,251
40,506
Calpine Corp.*
3,980
22,447
Duke Energy Corp.
9,069
154,899
Dynegy, Inc. "A"
3,727
11,516
Williams Companies, Inc.
5,149
47,010

276,378

Total Common Stocks (Cost $101,251,235)

94,440,535



Principal Amount ($)

Value ($)

Treasury Obligations 0.2%

US Treasury Bill, 0.88%**, 10/16/2003 (c) (Cost $149,835)
150,000

149,828



Shares

Value ($)

Cash Equivalents 1.3%

Scudder Cash Management QP Trust, 1.09% (b) (Cost $1,222,065)
1,222,065

1,222,065

Total Investment Portfolio - 100.0% (Cost $102,623,135) (a)

95,812,428


* Non-income producing security.
** Annualized yield at time of purchase; not a coupon rate.
(a) The cost for federal income tax purposes was $109,096,360. At August 31, 2003, net unrealized depreciation for all securities based on tax cost was $13,283,932. This consisted of aggregate gross unrealized appreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of value over tax cost of $6,039,490 and aggregate gross unrealized depreciation for all securities in which there was an excess of tax cost over value of $19,323,422.
(b) Scudder Cash Management QP Trust is also managed by Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. The rate shown is the annualized seven-day yield at period end.
(c) At August 31, 2003, this security has been pledged, in whole or in part, to cover initial margin requirements for open futures contracts.
At August 31, 2003, open futures contracts purchased were as follows:

Futures

Expiration

Contracts

Aggregate Face Value ($)

Value ($)

S&P 500 Index

9/19/2003

5

1,228,043 1,259,626
Total unrealized appreciation on open futures contracts

31,583


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.


Financial Statements


Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of August 31, 2003

Assets
Investments:
Investments in securities, at value (cost $101,401,070)
$ 94,590,363
Investment in Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (cost $1,222,065)
1,222,065
Total investments in securities, at value (cost $102,623,135)
95,812,428
Cash
10,000
Receivable for daily variation margin on open future contracts
8,125
Receivable for investments sold
9,869
Dividends receivable
148,686
Receivable for Fund shares sold
165,553
Total assets
$ 96,154,661
Liabilities
Payable for investments purchased
4,445
Payable for Fund shares redeemed
691,849
Accrued management fee
28,137
Other accrued expenses and payables
65,740
Total liabilities
790,171
Net assets, at value

$ 95,364,490

Net Assets
Net assets consist of:
Undistributed net investment income
338,815
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on:
Investments
(6,810,707)
Futures
31,583
Accumulated net realized gain (loss)
(13,946,494)
Paid-in capital
115,751,293
Net assets, at value

$ 95,364,490


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.



Statement of Assets and Liabilities as of August 31, 2003 (continued)

Net Asset Value
Class A
Net Asset Value and redemption price per share ($69,446,763 / 10,952,643 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)

$ 6.34

Maximum offering price per share (100 / 95.50 of $6.34)

$ 6.64

Class B
Net Asset Value, offering and redemption price (subject to contingent deferred sales charge) per share ($13,870,638 / 2,218,081 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)

$ 6.25

Class C
Net Asset Value and redemption price (subject to contingent deferred sales charge) per share ($12,047,089 / 1,923,973 outstanding shares of beneficial interest, $.01 par value, unlimited number of shares authorized)

$ 6.26

Maximum offering price per share (100 / 99.00 of $6.26)

$ 6.32


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.



Statement of Operations for the year ended ended August 31, 2003

Investment Income
Income:
Dividends (net of foreign taxes withheld of $135)
$ 1,398,962
Interest - Scudder Cash Management QP Trust
18,672
Interest
1,761
Total Income
1,419,395
Expenses:
Management fee
258,562
Administrative fee
282,746
Distribution service fees
328,508
Trustees' fees and expenses
18,517
Other
3,782
Total expenses before expense reductions
892,115
Expense reductions
(262)
Total expenses, after expense reductions
891,853
Net investment income (loss)

527,542

Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment Transactions
Net realized gain (loss) from:
Investments
(6,237,194)
Futures
70,251

(6,166,943)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) during the period on:
Investments
14,648,700
Futures
(44,906)

14,603,794
Net gain (loss) on investment transactions

8,436,851

Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations

$ 8,964,393


The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.



Statement of Changes in Net Assets


Years Ended August 31,

Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets

2003

2002

Operations:
Net investment income
$ 527,542 $ 193,478
Net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions
(6,166,943) (5,910,854)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment transactions during the period
14,603,794 (10,501,058)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations
8,964,393 (16,218,434)
Distributions to shareholders from:
Net investment income:
Class A
(331,565) (99,581)
Fund share transactions:
Proceeds from shares sold
56,890,636 58,885,353
Reinvestment of distributions
330,928 99,581
Cost of shares redeemed
(42,182,800) (35,771,093)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets from Fund share transactions
15,038,764 23,213,841
Increase (decrease) in net assets
23,671,592 6,895,826
Net assets at beginning of period
71,692,898 64,797,072
Net assets at end of period (including undistributed net investment income of $338,815 and $147,629, respectively)

$ 95,364,490

$ 71,692,898



The accompanying notes are an integral part of the financial statements.


Financial Highlights


Class A

Years Ended August 31,

2003

2002

2001

2000a

Selected Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 5.75

$ 7.10

$ 9.59

$ 9.50

Income from investment operations:
Net investment incomeb
.05 .03 .03 .03
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
.57 (1.37) (2.46) .06

Total from investment operations

.62 (1.34) (2.43) .09
Less distribution from:
Net investment income
(.03) (.01) (.04) -
Net realized gains on investment transactions
- - (.02) -

Total distributions

(.03) (.01) (.06) -
Net asset value, end of period

$ 6.34

$ 5.75

$ 7.10

$ 9.59

Total Return (%)c
10.93 (18.87) (25.46)d .95d**
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period ($ in millions)
69 51 45 22
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
.92 1.00 1.62e 3.19*
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
.92 1.00 1.03e 1.00*
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
.89 .48 .41 .90*
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
11 12 8 43*
a For the period from April 3, 2000 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 2000.
b Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
c Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.
d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
e The ratios of operating expenses excluding costs incurred in connection with a fund complex reorganization before and after expense reductions were 1.61% and 1.02%, respectively.
* Annualized
** Not annualized

Class B

Years Ended August 31,

2003

2002

2001

2000a

Selected Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 5.68

$ 7.06

$ 9.57

$ 9.50

Income from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss)b
.01 (.02) (.03) .00
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
.56 (1.36) (2.46) .07

Total from investment operations

.57 (1.38) (2.49) .07
Less distribution from:
Net realized gains on investment transactions
- - (.02) -
Net asset value, end of period

$ 6.25

$ 5.68

$ 7.06

$ 9.57

Total Return (%)c
10.04 (19.55) (26.04)d .74d**
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period ($ in millions)
14 13 14 3
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
1.72 1.80 2.64e 4.18*
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
1.72 1.80 1.81e 1.75*
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
.09 (.32) (.38) .09*
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
11 12 8 43*
a For the period from April 3, 2000 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 2000.
b Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
c Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.
d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
e The ratios of operating expenses excluding costs incurred in connection with a fund complex reorganization before and after expense reductions were 2.64% and 1.80%, respectively.
* Annualized
** Not annualized

Class C

Years Ended August 31,

2003

2002

2001

2000a

Selected Per Share Data
Net asset value, beginning of period

$ 5.68

$ 7.06

$ 9.57

$ 9.50

Income from investment operations:
Net investment income (loss)b
.01 (.02) (.03) .00
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)
.57 (1.36) (2.46) .07

Total from investment operations

.58 (1.38) (2.49) .07
Less distribution from:
Net realized gains on investment transactions
- - (.02) -
Net asset value, end of period

$ 6.26

$ 5.68

$ 7.06

$ 9.57

Total Return (%)c
10.21 (19.55) (26.04)d .74d**
Ratios to Average Net Assets and Supplemental Data
Net assets, end of period ($ in millions)
12 8 5 2
Ratio of expenses before expense reductions (%)
1.69 1.77 2.67e 4.13*
Ratio of expenses after expense reductions (%)
1.69 1.77 1.80e 1.75*
Ratio of net investment income (loss) (%)
.12 (.29) (.36) .09*
Portfolio turnover rate (%)
11 12 8 43*
a For the period from April 3, 2000 (commencement of operations) to August 31, 2000.
b Based on average shares outstanding during the period.
c Total return does not reflect the effect of any sales charges.
d Total return would have been lower had certain expenses not been reduced.
e The ratios of operating expenses excluding costs incurred in connection with a fund complex reorganization before and after expense reductions were 2.66% and 1.79%, respectively.
* Annualized
** Not annualized


Notes to Financial Statements


A. Significant Accounting Policies

Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund (the "Fund") is a diversified series of Scudder Investors Trust (the "Trust") which is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "1940 Act"), as an open-end management investment company organized as a Massachusetts business trust.

The Fund offers multiple classes of shares which provide investors with different purchase options. Class A shares are offered to investors subject to an initial sales charge. Class B shares are offered without an initial sales charge but are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions. Class B shares automatically convert to Class A shares six years after issuance. Class C shares are offered to investors subject to a 1% initial sales charge and are subject to higher ongoing expenses than Class A shares and a contingent deferred sales charge payable upon certain redemptions within one year of purchase. Prior to February 3, 2003, Class C shares were offered without an initial sales charge. Class C shares do not convert into another class.

Investment income, realized and unrealized gains and losses, and certain fund-level expenses and expense reductions, if any, are borne pro rata on the basis of relative net assets by the holders of all classes of shares, except that each class bears certain expenses unique to that class such as distribution service fees, administrative fees and certain other class-specific expenses. Differences in class-level expenses may result in payment of different per share dividends by class. All shares of the Fund have equal rights with respect to voting subject to class-specific arrangements.

The Fund's financial statements are prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America which require the use of management estimates. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The policies described below are followed consistently by the Fund in the preparation of its financial statements.

Security Valuation. Investments are stated at value determined as of the close of regular trading on the New York Stock Exchange on each day the exchange is open for trading. Equity securities are valued at the most recent sale price reported on the exchange (US or foreign) or over-the-counter market on which the security is traded most extensively. Securities for which no sales are reported are valued at the calculated mean between the most recent bid and asked quotations on the relevant market or, if a mean cannot be determined, at the most recent bid quotation.

Money market instruments purchased with an original or remaining maturity of sixty days or less, maturing at par, are valued at amortized cost. Investments in open-end investment companies and Scudder Cash Management QP Trust are valued at their net asset value each business day.

Securities and other assets for which market quotations are not readily available or for which the above valuation procedures are deemed not to reflect fair value are valued in a manner that is intended to reflect their fair value as determined in accordance with procedures approved by the Trustees.

Futures Contracts. A futures contract is an agreement between a buyer or seller and an established futures exchange or its clearinghouse in which the buyer or seller agrees to take or make a delivery of a specific amount of a financial instrument at a specified price on a specific date (settlement date). The Fund may enter into futures contracts as a hedge against anticipated interest rate, currency or equity market changes, and for duration management, risk management and return enhancement purposes.

Upon entering into a futures contract, the Fund is required to deposit with a financial intermediary an amount ("initial margin") equal to a certain percentage of the face value indicated in the futures contract. Subsequent payments ("variation margin") are made or received by the Fund dependent upon the daily fluctuations in the value of the underlying security and are recorded for financial reporting purposes as unrealized gains or losses by the Fund. When entering into a closing transaction, the Fund will realize a gain or loss equal to the difference between the value of the futures contract to sell and the futures contract to buy. Futures contracts are valued at the most recent settlement price.

Certain risks may arise upon entering into futures contracts, including the risk that an illiquid secondary market will limit the Fund's ability to close out a futures contract prior to the settlement date and that a change in the value of a futures contract may not correlate exactly with the changes in the value of the securities or currencies hedged. When utilizing futures contracts to hedge, the Fund gives up the opportunity to profit from favorable price movements in the hedged positions during the term of the contract.

Federal Income Taxes. The Fund's policy is to comply with the requirements of the Internal Revenue Code, as amended, which are applicable to regulated investment companies, and to distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Accordingly, the Fund paid no federal income taxes and no federal income tax provision was required.

At August 31, 2003, the Fund had a net tax basis capital loss carryforward of approximately $4,116,000 which may be applied against any realized net taxable capital gains of each succeeding year until fully utilized or until August 31, 2009 ($228,000), August 31, 2010 ($638,000), and August 31, 2011 ($3,250,000) the expiration dates, whichever occurs first. In addition, from November 1, 2002 through August 31, 2003, the Fund incurred approximately $3,326,000 of net realized capital losses. As permitted by tax regulations, the Fund intends to elect to defer these losses and treat them as arising in the fiscal year ended August 31, 2004.

Distribution of Income and Gains. Distributions of net investment income, if any, are made annually. Net realized gains from investment transactions, in excess of available capital loss carryforwards, would be taxable to the Fund if not distributed, and, therefore, will be distributed to shareholders at least annually.

The timing and characterization of certain income and capital gains distributions are determined annually in accordance with federal tax regulations which may differ from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These differences primarily relate to securities sold at a loss and investments in futures contracts. As a result, net investment income (loss) and net realized gain (loss) on investment transactions for a reporting period may differ significantly from distributions during such period. Accordingly, the Fund may periodically make reclassifications among certain of its capital accounts without impacting the net asset value of the Fund.

At August 31, 2003, the Fund's components of distributable earnings (accumulated losses) on a tax-basis were as follows:

Undistributed ordinary income*
$ 343,853
Undistributed net long-term capital gains
$ -
Capital loss carryforwards
$ (4,116,000)
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments
$ (13,283,932)

In addition, during the years ended August 31, 2003 and August 31, 2002 the tax character of distributions paid to shareholders by the Fund are summarized as follows:

2003

2002

Distributions from ordinary income*
$ 331,565 $ 99,581

* For tax purposes short-term capital gains distributions are considered ordinary income distributions.

Other. Investment transactions are accounted for on the trade date. Interest income is recorded on the accrual basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date. Realized gains and losses from investment transactions are recorded on an identified cost basis.

B. Purchases and Sales of Securities

During the year ended August 31, 2003, purchases and sales of investment securities (excluding short-term instruments) aggregated $24,125,876 and $8,481,573, respectively.

C. Related Parties

Management Agreement. Under the Management Agreement with Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DeIM" or the "Advisor"), the Advisor directs the investments of the Fund in accordance with its investment objectives, policies and restrictions. The Advisor determines the securities, instruments and other contracts relating to investments to be purchased, sold or entered into by the Fund. In addition to portfolio management services, the Advisor provides certain administrative services in accordance with the Management Agreement. The management fee payable under the Agreement was equal to an annual rate of 0.33% of the first $100,000,000 of the Fund's average daily net assets, 0.29% of the next $100,000,000 of such net assets and 0.27% of such net assets in excess of $200,000,000, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly. Accordingly, for the year ended August 31, 2003, the fee pursuant to the Management Agreement was equivalent to an annualized effective rate of 0.33% of the Fund's average daily net assets.

On January 31, 2003, Deutsche Bank AG completed the sale of its global passive equity, enhanced equity and passive fixed income businesses to Northern Trust Investments, N.A. ("NTI"), an indirect subsidiary of Northern Trust Corporation. Under this agreement, Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. ("DeIM") remained as investment advisor to the Fund until Board and shareholder approval of NTI as sub-advisor to the Fund. Effective April 25, 2003, NTI serves as sub-advisor to the Fund and is paid by the Advisor for its services.

Administrative Fee. Under the Administrative Agreement (the "Administrative Agreement"), the Advisor provides or pays others to provide substantially all of the administrative services required by the Fund (other than those provided by the Advisor under its Agreement and Management Agreement with the Fund, as described above) in exchange for the payment by each class of the Fund of an administrative services fee (the "Administrative Fee") of 0.35%, 0.40% and 0.375% of the average daily net assets for Class A, B and C shares, respectively, computed and accrued daily and payable monthly.

Various third-party service providers, some of which are affiliated with the Advisor, provide certain services to the Fund under the Administrative Agreement. Scudder Fund Accounting Corporation, a subsidiary of the Advisor, computes the net asset value for the Fund and maintains the accounting records of the Fund. Scudder Investments Service Company, an affiliate of the Advisor, is the transfer, shareholder service and dividend-paying agent for Class A, B and C shares of the Fund. These affiliated entities have in return entered in various agreements with third-party service providers to provide these services. In addition, other service providers not affiliated with the Advisor provide certain services (i.e., custody, legal and audit) to the Fund under the Administrative Agreement. The Advisor pays the service providers for the provision of their services to the Fund and pays other Fund expenses, including insurance, registration, printing, postage and other costs. Certain expenses of the Fund are not borne by the Advisor under the Administrative Agreement, such as taxes, brokerage, interest and extraordinary expenses, and the fees and expenses of the Independent Trustees (including the fees and expenses of their independent counsel). For the year ended August 31, 2003, the Administrative Fee was as follows:

Administrative Fee

Total Aggregated

Unpaid at August 31, 2003

Class A
$ 198,465 $ 21,576
Class B
49,635 5,054
Class C
34,646 3,902

$ 282,746

$ 30,532


The Administrative Agreement between the Advisor and the Fund will terminate effective September 30, 2003 and the Fund will directly bear the cost of those expenses formerly covered under the Administrative Agreement.

Effective October 1, 2003 through September 30, 2005, the Advisor has agreed to contractually waive all or a portion of its management fee and reimburse or pay certain operating expenses of the Fund to the extent necessary to maintain the operating expenses of each class at 0.75%, 0.80% and 0.80% of average daily net assets for Class A, B and C shares, respectively (excluding certain expenses such as Rule 12b-1 and/or service fees, trustee and trustee counsel fees, extraordinary expenses, taxes, brokerage and interest).

Distribution Service Agreement. Under the Distribution Service Agreement, in accordance with Rule 12b-1 under the 1940 Act, Scudder Distributors, Inc., ("SDI"), a subsidiary of the Advisor, receives a fee ("Distribution Fee") of 0.75% of average daily net assets of Class B and C shares. Pursuant to the agreement, SDI enters into related selling group agreements with various firms at various rates for sales of Class B and C shares. For the year ended August 31, 2003, the Distribution Fee was as follows:

Distribution Fee

Total Aggregated

Unpaid at August 31, 2003

Class B
$ 93,066 $ 8,613
Class C
69,292 7,482

$ 162,358

$ 16,095


In addition, SDI provides information and administrative services ("Service Fee") to Class A, B and C shareholders at an annual rate of up to 0.25% of average daily net assets for each such class. SDI in turn has various agreements with financial services firms that provide these services and pays these fees based upon the assets of shareholder accounts the firms service. For the year ended August 31, 2003, the Service Fee was as follows:

Service Fee

Total Aggregated

Unpaid at August 31, 2003

Effective Rate

Class A
$ 120,160 $ 11,763

.21%

Class B
26,538 2,301

.21%

Class C
19,452 1,713

.21%


$ 166,150

$ 15,777


Underwriting Agreement and Contingent Deferred Sales Charge. SDI is the principal underwriter for Class A, B and C shares. Underwriting commissions paid in connection with the distribution of Class A and C shares for the year ended August 31, 2003 aggregated $5,316 and $69, respectively.

In addition, SDI receives any contingent deferred sales charge ("CDSC") from Class B share redemptions occurring within six years of purchase and Class C share redemptions occurring within one year of purchase. There is no such charge upon redemption of any share appreciation or reinvested dividends. The CDSC is based on declining rates ranging from 4% to 1% for Class B and 1% for Class C, of the value of the shares redeemed. For the year ended August 31, 2003 the CDSC for Class B and C shares aggregated $50,081 and $144, respectively. A deferred sales charge of up to 1% is assessed on certain redemptions of Class A shares. For the year ended August 31, 2003, SDI received $510.

Trustees' Fees and Expenses. The Trust pays each Trustee not affiliated with the Advisor retainer fees plus specified amounts for attended board and committee meetings.

Scudder Cash Management QP Trust. Pursuant to an Exemptive Order issued by the SEC, the Fund may invest in the Scudder Cash Management QP Trust (the "QP Trust") and other affiliated funds managed by Scudder Investments, Inc. The QP Trust seeks to provide as high a level of current income as is consistent with the preservation of capital and the maintenance of liquidity. The QP Trust does not pay the Advisor a management fee for the affiliated funds' investments in the QP Trust.

D. Expense Off-Set Arrangement

The Fund has entered into an arrangement with its custodian whereby credits realized as a result of uninvested cash balances are used to reduce a portion of the Fund's custodian expenses. During the year ended August 31, 2003, the Administrative Fee was reduced by $262 for custodian credits earned.

E. Line of Credit

The Fund and several other affiliated funds (the "Participants") share in a $1.25 billion revolving credit facility administered by J.P. Morgan Chase Bank for temporary or emergency purposes, including the meeting of redemption requests that otherwise might require the untimely disposition of securities. The Participants are charged an annual commitment fee which is allocated, pro rata based upon net assets, among each of the Participants. Interest is calculated at the Federal Funds rate plus 0.5 percent. The Fund may borrow up to a maximum of 33 percent of its net assets under the agreement.

F. Share Transactions

The following table summarizes share and dollar activity in the Fund:


Year Ended
August 31, 2003

Year Ended
August 31, 2002


Shares

Dollars

Shares

Dollars

Shares sold
Class A
7,037,294 $ 40,177,197 6,698,957 $ 45,271,215
Class B
1,863,607 10,593,527 1,141,086 7,539,065
Class C
1,081,710 6,119,912 905,554 6,075,073

$ 56,890,636

$ 58,885,353

Shares issued in reinvestment of dividends
Class A
59,095 $ 330,928 13,987 $ 99,581

$ 330,928

$ 99,581

Shares redeemed
Class A
(5,011,984) $ (28,491,274) (4,218,486) $ (28,148,267)
Class B
(1,973,680) (11,006,249) (828,642) (5,480,313)
Class C
(479,136) (2,685,277) (332,788) (2,142,513)

$ (42,182,800)

$ (35,771,093)

Net increase (decrease)
Class A
2,084,405 $ 12,016,851 2,494,458 $ 17,222,529
Class B
(110,073) (412,722) 312,444 2,058,752
Class C
602,574 3,434,635 572,766 3,932,560

$ 15,038,764


$ 23,213,841




Report of Ernst & Young LLP,
Independent Auditors


To the Trustees of Scudder Investors Trust and Shareholders of Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund:

We have audited the accompanying statement of assets and liabilities, including the investment portfolio, of the Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund (the "Fund"), a series of the Scudder Investors Trust (the "Trust"), as of August 31, 2003, and the related statement of operations for the year then ended, the statement of changes in net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein. These financial statements and financial highlights are the responsibility of the Trust's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and financial highlights based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements and financial highlights are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements and financial highlights. Our procedures included confirmation of securities owned as of August 31, 2003, by correspondence with the custodian and brokers or by other appropriate auditing procedures were replies from brokers were not received. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the financial statements and financial highlights referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund at August 31, 2003, the results of its operations for the year then ended, the changes in its net assets for each of the two years in the period then ended, and the financial highlights for each of the periods indicated therein, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States.

Boston, Massachusetts
October 10, 2003

/s/ Ernst & Young LLP


Tax Information (Unaudited)


For corporate shareholders, 100% of the income dividends paid during the Fund's fiscal year ended August 31, 2003 qualified for the dividends received deduction.

For federal income tax purposes, the Fund designates $400,000, or the maximum amount allowable under tax law, as qualified dividend income.

Please consult a tax advisor if you have questions about federal or state income tax laws, or on how to prepare your tax returns. If you have specific questions about your account, please call 1-800-SCUDDER.


Trustees and Officers


The following table presents certain information regarding the Trustees and Officers of the fund as of August 31, 2003. Each individual's age is set forth in parentheses after his or her name. Unless otherwise noted, (i) each individual has engaged in the principal occupation(s) noted in the table for at least the most recent five years, although not necessarily in the same capacity, and (ii) the address of each individual is c/o Deutsche Asset Management, 222 South Riverside Plaza, Chicago, Illinois, 60606. Each Trustee's term of office extends until the next shareholder's meeting called for the purpose of electing Trustees and until the election and qualification of a successor, or until such Trustee sooner dies, resigns or is removed as provided in the governing documents of the fund.

Independent Trustees

Name, Age, Position(s) Held with the Fund and Length of Time Served1
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and
Other Directorships Held

Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen
John W. Ballantine (57)
Trustee, 1999-present
Retired; formerly, Executive Vice President and Chief Risk Management Officer, First Chicago NBD Corporation/The First National Bank of Chicago (1996-1998); Executive Vice President and Head of International Banking (1995-1996). Directorships: Enron Corporation (energy trading firm) (effective May 30, 2002); First Oak Brook Bancshares, Inc.; Oak Brook Bank; Tokheim Corporation (designer, manufacturer and servicer of electronic and mechanical petroleum marketing systems); American Healthways, Inc. (provider of disease and care management services).

82

Lewis A. Burnham (70)
Trustee, 1977-present
Retired; formerly, Director of Management Consulting, McNulty & Company (1990-1998); prior thereto, Executive Vice President, Anchor Glass Container Corporation.

82

Donald L. Dunaway (66)
Trustee, 1980-present
Retired; formerly, Executive Vice President, A.O. Smith Corporation (diversified manufacturer) (1963-1994).

82

James R. Edgar (57)
Trustee, 1999-present
Distinguished Fellow, University of Illinois, Institute of Government and Public Affairs (1999-present); formerly, Governor, State of Illinois (1991-1999). Directorships: Kemper Insurance Companies; John B. Sanfilippo & Son, Inc. (processor/packager/marketer of nuts, snacks and candy products); Horizon Group Properties, Inc.; Youbet.com (online wagering platform); Alberto-Culver Company (manufactures, distributes and markets health and beauty-care products).

82

Paul K. Freeman (53)
Trustee, 2002-present
President, Cook Street Holdings (consulting); Adjunct Professor, University of Denver; Consultant, World Bank/Inter-American Development Bank; formerly, Project Leader, International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (1998-2001); Chief Executive Officer, The Eric Group, Inc. (environmental insurance) (1986-1998).

82

Robert B. Hoffman (66)
Trustee, 1981-present
Retired; formerly, Chairman, Harnischfeger Industries, Inc. (machinery for the mining and paper industries) (1999-2000); prior thereto, Vice Chairman and Chief Financial Officer, Monsanto Company (agricultural, pharmaceutical and nutritional/food products) (1994-1999).

82

Shirley D. Peterson (61)
Trustee, 1995-present
Retired; formerly, President, Hood College (1995-2000); prior thereto, Partner, Steptoe & Johnson (law firm); Commissioner, Internal Revenue Service; Assistant Attorney General (Tax), US Department of Justice. Directorships: Bethlehem Steel Corp.; Federal Mogul Corp. (supplier of automotive components and subsystems); Trustee, Bryn Mawr College.

82

Fred B. Renwick (73)
Trustee, 1988-present
Retired; Professor Emeritus of Finance, New York University, Stern School of Business (2001-present); formerly, Professor, New York University Stern School of Business (1965-2001). Directorships: The Wartburg Foundation; Chairman, Finance Committee of Morehouse College Board of Trustees; formerly, Director of Board of Pensions, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America; member of the Investment Committee of Atlanta University Board of Trustees; Chair of the Investment Committee, American Bible Society Board of Trustees.

82

William P. Sommers (70)
Trustee, 1979-present
Retired; formerly, President and Chief Executive Officer, SRI International (research and development) (1994-1998); prior thereto, Executive Vice President, lameter (medical information and educational service provider); Senior Vice President and Director, Booz, Allen & Hamilton Inc. (management consulting firm). Directorships: PSI Inc. (satellite engineering and components); Evergreen Solar, Inc. (develop/manufacture solar electric system engines); H2 Gen (manufacture hydrogen generators); Zassi Medical Evolutions, Inc. (specialists in intellectual property opportunities in medical device arena); Guckenheimer Enterprises (executive food services).

82

John G. Weithers (70)
Trustee, 1993-present
Retired; formerly, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Chicago Stock Exchange. Directorships: Federal Life Insurance Company; Chairman of the Members of the Corporation and Trustee, DePaul University; formerly, International Federation of Stock Exchanges; Records Management Systems.

82


Interested Trustees and Officers2

Name, Age, Position(s) Held with the Fund and Length of Time Served1
Principal Occupation(s) During Past 5 Years and
Other Directorships Held

Number of Funds in Fund Complex Overseen
Richard T. Hale3 (58)
Chairman and Trustee, 2002-present
President, 2003-present
Managing Director, Deutsche Investment Management Americas Inc. (2003-present); Managing Director, Deutsche Bank Securities Inc. (formerly Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown Inc.) and Deutsche Asset Management (1999 to present); Director and President, Investment Company Capital Corp. (registered investment advisor) (1996 to present); Director, Deutsche Global Funds, Ltd. (2000 to present), CABEI Fund (2000 to present), North American Income Fund (2000 to present) (registered investment companies); Director, Scudder Global Opportunities Fund (since 2003); Director/Officer Deutsche/Scudder Mutual Funds (various dates); President, Montgomery Street Income Securities, Inc. (2002 to present) (registered investment companies); Vice President, Deutsche Asset Management, Inc. (2000 to present); formerly, Director, ISI Family of Funds (registered investment companies; 4 funds overseen) (1992-1999)

201

Philip J. Collora (57)
Vice President and Assistant Secretary, 1986-present
Director, Deutsche Asset Management

n/a

Daniel O. Hirsch3 (49)
Vice President and Assistant Secretary, 2002-present
Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management (2002-present) and Director, Deutsche Global Funds Ltd. (2002-present); formerly, Director, Deutsche Asset Management (1999-2002); Principal, BT Alex. Brown Incorporated (now Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.) (1998-1999); Assistant General Counsel, United States Securities and Exchange Commission (1993-1998)

n/a

Kenneth Murphy4 (39)
Vice President, 2002-present
Vice President, Deutsche Asset Management (2000-present); Vice President, Scudder Distributors, Inc. (December 2002-present); formerly, Director, John Hancock Signature Services (1992-2000)

n/a

Charles A. Rizzo4 (46)
Treasurer, 2002-present
Director, Deutsche Asset Management (April 2000-present). Formerly, Vice President and Department Head, BT Alex. Brown Incorporated (now Deutsche Bank Securities Inc.) (1998-1999); Senior Manager, Coopers & Lybrand L.L.P. (now PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP) (1993-1998)

n/a

Salvatore Schiavone4 (37)
Assistant Treasurer, 2003-present
Director, Deutsche Asset Management

n/a

Lucinda H. Stebbins4 (57)
Assistant Treasurer, 2003-present
Director, Deutsche Asset Management

n/a

Kathleen Sullivan D'Eramo4 (46)
Assistant Treasurer, 2003-present
Director, Deutsche Asset Management

n/a

John Millette4 (41)
Secretary, 2001-present
Director, Deutsche Asset Management

n/a

Caroline Pearson4 (41)
Assistant Secretary, 1998-present
Managing Director, Deutsche Asset Management

n/a


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2 As a result of their respective positions held with the Advisor, these individuals are considered "interested persons" of the Advisor within the meaning of the 1940 Act, as amended. Interested persons receive no compensation from the fund.
3 Address: One South Street, Baltimore, Maryland
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ITEM 2.         CODE OF ETHICS.

As of the end of the period, August 31, 2003, the Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund has
adopted a code of ethics,  as defined in Item 2 of Form N-CSR,  that  applies to
its President and Treasurer and its Chief Financial  Officer. A copy of the code
of ethics is filed as an exhibit to this Form N-CSR.

ITEM 3.         AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT.

The Fund's Board of Directors/Trustees has determined that the Fund has at least
one "audit committee financial expert" serving on its audit committee: Mr.
Donald L. Dunaway. This audit committee member is "independent," meaning that he
is not an "interested person" of the Fund (as that term is defined in Section
2(a)(19) of the Investment Company Act of 1940) and he does not accept any
consulting, advisory, or other compensatory fee from the Fund (except in the
capacity as a Board or committee member).

An "audit committee financial expert" is not an "expert" for any purpose,
including for purposes of Section 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, as a result
of being designated as an "audit committee financial expert." Further, the
designation of a person as an "audit committee financial expert" does not mean
that the person has any greater duties, obligations, or liability than those
imposed on the person without the "audit committee financial expert"
designation. Similarly, the designation of a person as an "audit committee
financial expert" does not affect the duties, obligations, or liability of any
other member of the audit committee or board of directors.

ITEM 4.         PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES.

                        Not currently applicable.

ITEM 5.         [RESERVED]

ITEM 6.         [RESERVED]

ITEM 7.         DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR
                CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES.

ITEM 8.         [RESERVED]

ITEM 9.         CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES.


(a) The Chief Executive and Financial Officers concluded that the
Registrant's Disclosure Controls and Procedures are effective based on the
evaluation of the Disclosure Controls and Procedures as of a date within 90 days
of the filing date of this report.


(b) There have been no significant changes in the Registrant's internal controls
or in other factors that could significantly affect these controls subsequent to
the date of their evaluation and until the filing of this report, including any
corrective actions with regard to significant deficiencies and material
weaknesses.

ITEM 10.        EXHIBITS.

(a)(1)   Code of Ethics  pursuant to Item 2 of Form N-CSR is filed and  attached
         hereto as EX-99.CODE ETH.

(a)(2)   Certification  pursuant to Rule 30a-2(a) under the  Investment  Company
         Act of 1940 (17 CFR  270.30a-2(a))  is filed  and  attached  hereto  as
         Exhibit 99.CERT.

(b)      Certification  pursuant to Rule 30a-2(b) under the  Investment  Company
         Act of 1940 (17 CFR  270.30a-2(b))  is furnished and attached hereto as
         Exhibit 99.906CERT.




Form N-CSR Item F

                                   SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Registrant:                         Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund


By:                                 /s/Richard T. Hale
                                    ---------------------------
                                    Richard T. Hale
                                    Chief Executive Officer

Date:                               October 22, 2003
                                    ---------------------------


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the
Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the
following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the
dates indicated.

Registrant:                          Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund


By:                                 /s/Richard T. Hale
                                    ---------------------------
                                    Richard T. Hale
                                    Chief Executive Officer

Date:                               October 22, 2003
                                    ---------------------------



By:                                 /s/Charles A. Rizzo
                                    ---------------------------
                                    Charles A. Rizzo
                                    Chief Financial Officer

Date:                               October 22, 2003
                                    ---------------------------
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Overview..........................................................3 II. Purposes of the Officer Code......................................3 III. Responsibilities of Covered Officers..............................4 A. Honest and Ethical Conduct........................................4 B. Conflicts of Interest.............................................4 C. Use of Personal Fund Shareholder Information......................6 D. Public Communications.............................................6 E. Compliance with Applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations............6 IV. Violation Reporting...............................................7 A. Overview..........................................................7 B. How to Report.....................................................7 C. Process for Violation Reporting to the Fund Board.................7 D. Sanctions for Code Violations.....................................7 V. Waivers from the Officer Code.....................................7 VI. Amendments to the Code............................................8 VII. Acknowledgement and Certification of Adherence to the Officer Code..................................................8 IX. Recordkeeping.....................................................8 X. Confidentiality...................................................9 Appendices................................................................10 Appendix A: List of Officers Covered under the Code, by Board.........10 Appendix B: Officer Code Acknowledgement and Certification Form.......11 Appendix C: Definitions...............................................13 I. Overview This Principal Executive Officer and Principal Financial Officer Code of Ethics ("Officer Code") sets forth the policies, practices, and values expected to be exhibited in the conduct of the Principal Executive Officers and Principal Financial Officers of the investment companies ("Funds") they serve ("Covered Officers"). A list of Covered Officers and Funds is included on Appendix A. The Boards of the Funds listed on Appendix A have elected to implement the Officer Code, pursuant to Section 406 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 and the SEC's rules thereunder, to promote and demonstrate honest and ethical conduct in their Covered Officers. Deutsche Asset Management, Inc. or its affiliates ("DeAM") serves as the investment adviser to each Fund. All Covered Officers are also employees of DeAM or an affiliate. Thus, in addition to adhering to the Officer Code, these individuals must comply with DeAM policies and procedures, such as the DeAM Code of Ethics governing personal trading activities, as adopted pursuant to Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940.1 In addition, such individuals also must comply with other applicable Fund policies and procedures. The DeAM Compliance Officer, who shall not be a Covered Officer and who shall serve as such subject to the approval of the Fund's Board (or committee thereof), is primarily responsible for implementing and enforcing this Code. The Compliance Officer has the authority to interpret this Officer Code and its applicability to particular circumstances. Any questions about the Officer Code should be directed to the DeAM Compliance Officer. The DeAM Compliance Officer and his or her contact information can be found in Appendix A. II. Purposes of the Officer Code The purposes of the Officer Code are to deter wrongdoing and to: o promote honest and ethical conduct among Covered Officers, including the ethical handling of actual or apparent conflicts of interest between personal and professional relationships; o promote full, fair, accurate, timely and understandable disclosures in reports and documents that the Funds file with or submit to the SEC (and in other public communications from the Funds) and that are within the Covered Officer's responsibilities; o promote compliance with applicable laws, rules and regulations; o encourage the prompt internal reporting of violations of the Officer Code to the DeAM Compliance Officer; and o establish accountability for adherence to the Officer Code. Any questions about the Officer Code should be referred to DeAM's Compliance Officer. - -------- 1 The obligations imposed by the Officer Code are separate from, and in addition to, any obligations imposed under codes of ethics adopted pursuant to Rule 17j-1 under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and any other code of conduct applicable to Covered Officers in whatever capacity they serve. The Officer Code does not incorporate any of those other codes and, accordingly, violations of those codes will not necessarily be considered violations of the Officer Code and waivers granted under those codes would not necessarily require a waiver to be granted under this Code. Sanctions imposed under those codes may be considered in determining appropriate sanctions for any violation of this Code. 3 III. Responsibilities of Covered Officers A. Honest and Ethical Conduct It is the duty of every Covered Officer to encourage and demonstrate honest and ethical conduct, as well as adhere to and require adherence to the Officer Code and any other applicable policies and procedures designed to promote this behavior. Covered Officers must at all times conduct themselves with integrity and distinction, putting first the interests of the Fund(s) they serve. Covered Officers must be honest and candid while maintaining confidentiality of information where required by law, DeAM policy or Fund policy. Covered Officers also must, at all times, act in good faith, responsibly and with due care, competence and diligence, without misrepresenting or being misleading about material facts or allowing their independent judgment to be subordinated. Covered Officers also should maintain skills appropriate and necessary for the performance of their duties for the Fund(s). Covered Officers also must responsibly use and control all Fund assets and resources entrusted to them. Covered Officers may not retaliate against others for, or otherwise discourage the reporting of, actual or apparent violations of the Officer Code or applicable laws or regulations. Covered Officers should create an environment that encourages the exchange of information, including concerns of the type that this Code is designed to address. B. Conflicts of Interest A "conflict of interest" occurs when a Covered Officer's personal interests interfere with the interests of the Fund for which he or she serves as an officer. Covered Officers may not improperly use their position with a Fund for personal or private gain to themselves, their family, or any other person. Similarly, Covered Officers may not use their personal influence or personal relationships to influence decisions or other Fund business or operational matters where they would benefit personally at the Fund's expense or to the Fund's detriment. Covered Officers may not cause the Fund to take action, or refrain from taking action, for their personal benefit at the Fund's expense or to the Fund's detriment. Some examples of conflicts of interest follow (this is not an all-inclusive list): being in the position of supervising, reviewing or having any influence on the job evaluation, pay or benefit of any immediate family member who is an employee of a Fund service provider or is otherwise associated with the Fund; or having an ownership interest in, or having any consulting or employment relationship with, any Fund service provider other than DeAM or its affiliates. Certain conflicts of interest covered by this Code arise out of the relationships between Covered Officers and the Fund that already are subject to conflict of interest provisions in the Investment Company Act and the Investment Advisers Act. For example, Covered Officers may not individually engage in certain transactions (such as the purchase or sale of securities or other property) with the Fund because of their status as "affiliated persons" of the Fund. Covered Officers must comply with applicable laws and regulations. Therefore, any violations of existing statutory and regulatory prohibitions on individual behavior could be considered a violation of this Code. As to conflicts arising from, or as a result of the advisory relationship (or any other relationships) between the Fund and DeAM, of which the Covered Officers are also officers or employees, it is recognized by the Board that, subject to DeAM's fiduciary duties to the Fund, the Covered Officers will in the normal course of their duties (whether formally for the Fund or for DeAM, or for both) be involved in establishing policies and implementing decisions which will have different effects on 4 DeAM and the Fund. The Board recognizes that the participation of the Covered Officers in such activities is inherent in the contract relationship between the Fund and DeAM, and is consistent with the expectation of the Board of the performance by the Covered Officers of their duties as officers of the Fund. Covered Officers should avoid actual conflicts of interest, and appearances of conflicts of interest, between the Covered Officer's duties to the Fund and his or her personal interests beyond those contemplated or anticipated by applicable regulatory schemes. If a Covered Officer suspects or knows of a conflict or an appearance of one, the Covered Officer must immediately report the matter to the DeAM Compliance Officer. If a Covered Officer, in lieu of reporting such a matter to the DeAM Compliance Officer, may report the matter directly to the Fund's Board (or committee thereof), as appropriate (e.g., if the conflict involves the DeAM Compliance Officer or the Covered Officer reasonably believes it would be futile to report the matter to the DeAM Compliance Officer). When actual, apparent or suspected conflicts of interest arise in connection with a Covered Officer, DeAM personnel aware of the matter should promptly contact the DeAM Compliance Officer. There will be no reprisal or retaliation against the person reporting the matter. Upon receipt of a report of a possible conflict, the DeAM Compliance Officer will take steps to determine whether a conflict exists. In so doing, the DeAM Compliance Officer may take any actions he or she determines to be appropriate in his or her sole discretion and may use all reasonable resources, including retaining or engaging legal counsel, accounting firms or other consultants, subject to applicable law.2 The costs associated with such actions may be borne by the Fund, if appropriate, after consultation with the Fund's Board (or committee thereof). Otherwise, such costs will be borne by DeAM or other appropriate Fund service provider. After full review of a report of a possible conflict of interest, the DeAM Compliance Officer may determine that no conflict or reasonable appearance of a conflict exists. If, however, the DeAM Compliance Officer determines that an actual conflict exists, the Compliance Officer will resolve the conflict solely in the interests of the Fund, and will report the conflict and its resolution to the Fund's Board (or committee thereof). If the DeAM Compliance Officer determines that the appearance of a conflict exists, the DeAM Compliance Officer will take appropriate steps to remedy such appearance. In lieu of determining whether a conflict exists and/or resolving a conflict, the DeAM Compliance Officer instead may refer the matter to the Fund's Board (or committee thereof), as appropriate. However, the DeAM Compliance Officer must refer the matter to the Fund's Board (or committee thereof) if the DeAM Compliance Officer is directly involved in the conflict or under similar appropriate circumstances. After responding to a report of a possible conflict of interest, the DeAM Compliance Officer will discuss the matter with the person reporting it (and with the Covered Officer at issue, if different) for purposes of educating those involved on conflicts of interests (including how to detect and avoid them, if appropriate). Appropriate resolution of conflicts may restrict the personal activities of the Covered Officer and/or his family, friends or other persons. Solely because a conflict is disclosed to the DeAM Compliance Officer (and/or the Board or Committee thereof) and/or resolved by the DeAM Compliance Officer does not mean that the conflict or its resolution constitutes a waiver from the Code's requirements. - -------- 2 For example, retaining a Fund's independent accounting firm may require pre-approval by the Fund's audit committee. 5 Any questions about conflicts of interests, including whether a particular situation might be a conflict or an appearance of one, should be directed to the DeAM Compliance Officer. C. Use of Personal Fund Shareholder Information A Covered Officer may not use or disclose personal information about Fund shareholders, except in the performance of his or her duties for the Fund. Each Covered Officer also must abide by the Funds' and DeAM's privacy policies under SEC Regulation S-P. D. Public Communications In connection with his or her responsibilities for or involvement with a Fund's public communications and disclosure documents (e.g., shareholder reports, registration statements, press releases), each Covered Officer must provide information to Fund service providers (within the DeAM organization or otherwise) and to the Fund's Board (and any committees thereof), independent auditors, government regulators and self-regulatory organizations that is fair, accurate, complete, objective, relevant, timely and understandable. Further, within the scope of their duties, Covered Officers having direct or supervisory authority over Fund disclosure documents or other public Fund communications will, to the extent appropriate within their area of responsibility, endeavor to ensure full, fair, timely, accurate and understandable disclosure in Fund disclosure documents. Such Covered Officers will oversee, or appoint others to oversee, processes for the timely and accurate creation and review of all public reports and regulatory filings. Within the scope of his or her responsibilities as a Covered Officer, each Covered Officer also will familiarize himself or herself with the disclosure requirements applicable to the Fund, as well as the business and financial operations of the Fund. Each Covered Officer also will adhere to, and will promote adherence to, applicable disclosure controls, processes and procedures, including DeAM's Disclosure Controls and Procedures, which govern the process by which Fund disclosure documents are created and reviewed. To the extent that Covered Officers participate in the creation of a Fund's books or records, they must do so in a way that promotes the accuracy, fairness and timeliness of those records. E. Compliance with Applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations In connection with his or her duties and within the scope of his or her responsibilities as a Covered Officer, each Covered Officer must comply with governmental laws, rules and regulations, accounting standards, and Fund policies/procedures that apply to his or her role, responsibilities and duties with respect to the Funds ("Applicable Laws"). These requirements do not impose on Covered Officers any additional substantive duties. Additionally, Covered Officers should promote compliance with Applicable Laws. If a Covered Officer knows of any material violations of Applicable Laws or suspects that such a violation may have occurred, the Covered Officer is expected to promptly report the matter to the DeAM Compliance Officer. 6 IV. Violation Reporting A. Overview Each Covered Officer must promptly report to the DeAM Compliance Officer, and promote the reporting of, any known or suspected violations of the Officer Code. Failure to report a violation may be a violation of the Officer Code. Examples of violations of the Officer Code include, but are not limited to, the following: o Unethical or dishonest behavior o Obvious lack of adherence to policies surrounding review and approval of public communications and regulatory filings o Failure to report violations of the Officer Code o Known or obvious deviations from Applicable Laws o Failure to acknowledge and certify adherence to the Officer Code The DeAM Compliance Officer has the authority to take any and all action he or she considers appropriate in his or her sole discretion to investigate known or suspected Code violations, including consulting with the Fund's Board, the independent Board members, a Board committee, the Fund's legal counsel and/or counsel to the independent Board members. The Compliance Officer also has the authority to use all reasonable resources to investigate violations, including retaining or engaging legal counsel, accounting firms or other consultants, subject to applicable law.3 The costs associated with such actions may be borne by the Fund, if appropriate, after consultation with the Fund's Board (or committee thereof). Otherwise, such costs will be borne by DeAM. B. How to Report Any known or suspected violations of the Officer Code must be promptly reported to the DeAM Compliance Officer. C. Process for Violation Reporting to the Fund Board The DeAM Compliance Officer will promptly report any violations of the Code to the Fund's Board (or committee thereof). D. Sanctions for Code Violations Violations of the Code will be taken seriously. In response to reported or otherwise known violations, DeAM and the relevant Fund's Board may impose sanctions within the scope of their respective authority over the Covered Officer at issue. Sanctions imposed by DeAM could include termination of employment. Sanctions imposed by a Fund's Board could include termination of association with the Fund. V. Waivers from the Officer Code A Covered Officer may request a waiver from the Officer Code by transmitting a written request for a waiver to the DeAM Compliance Officer.4 The request must include the rationale for the request and must explain how the waiver would be in furtherance of the standards of conduct described in and underlying purposes of the Officer Code. The DeAM Compliance Officer will present this information - -------- 3 For example, retaining a Fund's independent accounting firm may require pre-approval by the Fund's audit committee. 4 Of course, it is not a waiver of the Officer Code if the Fund's Board (or committee thereof) determines that a matter is not a deviation from the Officer Code's requirements or is otherwise not covered by the Code. 7 to the Fund's Board (or committee thereof). The Board (or committee) will determine whether to grant the requested waiver. If the Board (or committee) grants the requested waiver, the DeAM Compliance Officer thereafter will monitor the activities subject to the waiver, as appropriate, and will promptly report to the Fund's Board (or committee thereof) regarding such activities, as appropriate. The DeAM Compliance Officer will coordinate and facilitate any required public disclosures of any waivers granted or any implicit waivers. VI. Amendments to the Code The DeAM Compliance Officer will review the Officer Code from time to time for its continued appropriateness and will propose any amendments to the Fund's Board (or committee thereof) on a timely basis. In addition, the Board (or committee thereof) will review the Officer Code at least annually for its continued appropriateness and may amend the Code as necessary or appropriate. The DeAM Compliance Officer will coordinate and facilitate any required public disclosures of Code amendments. VII. Acknowledgement and Certification of Adherence to the Officer Code Each Covered Officer must sign a statement upon appointment as a Covered Officer and annually thereafter acknowledging that he or she has received and read the Officer Code, as amended or updated, and confirming that he or she has complied with it (see Appendix B: Acknowledgement and Certification of Obligations Under the Officer Code). Understanding and complying with the Officer Code and truthfully completing the Acknowledgement and Certification Form is each Covered Officer's obligation. The DeAM Compliance Officer will maintain such Acknowledgements in the Fund's books and records. VIII. Scope of Responsibilities A Covered Officer's responsibilities under the Officer Code are limited to: (1) Fund matters over which the Officer has direct responsibility or control, matters in which the Officer routinely participates, and matters with which the Officer is otherwise involved (i.e., matters within the scope of the Covered Officer's responsibilities as a Fund officer); and (2) Fund matters of which the Officer has actual knowledge. IX. Recordkeeping The DeAM Compliance Officer will create and maintain appropriate records regarding the implementation and operation of the Officer Code, including records relating to conflicts of interest determinations and investigations of possible Code violations. 8 X. Confidentiality All reports and records prepared or maintained pursuant to this Officer Code shall be considered confidential and shall be maintained and protected accordingly. Except as otherwise required by law or this Officer Code, such matters shall not be disclosed to anyone other than the DeAM Compliance Officer, the Fund's Board (or committee thereof), legal counsel, independent auditors, and any consultants engaged by the Compliance Officer. 9 Appendices Appendix A: List of Officers Covered under the Code, by Board: ================================================================================ Fund Board Principal Executive Principal Financial Other Persons with Officers Officers Similar Functions - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Chicago Richard T. Hale Charles A. Rizzo -- ================================================================================ DeAM Compliance Officer: Name: Amy Olmert DeAM Department: Compliance Phone Numbers: 410-895-3661 (Baltimore) and 212-454-0111 (New York) Fax Numbers: 410-895-3837 (Baltimore) and 212-454-2152 (New York) As of: [July 15], 2003 10 Appendix B: Acknowledgement and Certification Initial Acknowledgement and Certification of Obligations Under the Officer Code - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Print Name Department Location Telephone 1. I acknowledge and certify that I am a Covered Officer under the Scudder Fund Principal Executive and Financial Officer Code of Ethics ("Officer Code"), and therefore subject to all of its requirements and provisions. 2. I have received and read the Officer Code and I understand the requirements and provisions set forth in the Officer Code. 3. I have disclosed any conflicts of interest of which I am aware to the DeAM Compliance Officer. 4. I will act in the best interest of the Funds for which I serve as an officer and have maintained the confidentiality of personal information about Fund shareholders. 5. I will report any known or suspected violations of the Officer Code in a timely manner to the DeAM Compliance Officer. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Signature Date 11 Annual Acknowledgement and Certification of Obligations Under the Officer Code - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Print Name Department Location Telephone 6. I acknowledge and certify that I am a Covered Officer under the Scudder Fund Principal Executive and Financial Officer Code of Ethics ("Officer Code"), and therefore subject to all of its requirements and provisions. 7. I have received and read the Officer Code, and I understand the requirements and provisions set forth in the Officer Code. 8. I have adhered to the Officer Code. 9. I have not knowingly been a party to any conflict of interest, nor have I had actual knowledge about actual or apparent conflicts of interest that I did not report to the DeAM Compliance Officer in accordance with the Officer Code's requirements. 10. I have acted in the best interest of the Funds for which I serve as an officer and have maintained the confidentiality of personal information about Fund shareholders. 11. With respect to the duties I perform for the Fund as a Fund officer, I believe that effective processes are in place to create and file public reports and documents in accordance with applicable regulations. 12. With respect to the duties I perform for the Fund as a Fund officer, I have complied to the best of my knowledge with all Applicable Laws (as that term is defined in the Officer Code) and have appropriately monitored those persons under my supervision for compliance with Applicable Laws. 13. I have reported any known or suspected violations of the Officer Code in a timely manner to the DeAM Compliance Officer. - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Signature Date 12 Appendix C: Definitions Principal Executive Officer Individual holding the office of President of the Fund or series of Funds, or a person performing a similar function. Principal Financial Officer Individual holding the office of Treasurer of the Fund or series of Funds, or a person performing a similar function. Registered Investment Management Investment Company Registered investment companies other than a face-amount certificate company or a unit investment trust. Waiver A waiver is an approval of an exemption from a Code requirement. Implicit Waiver An implicit waiver is the failure to take action within a reasonable period of time regarding a material departure from a requirement or provision of the Officer Code that has been made known to the DeAM Compliance Officer or the Fund's Board (or committee thereof). 13 EX-99.CERT 6 cert.txt CERTIFICATION Deutsche Asset Management [LOGO] A Member of the Deutsche Bank Group Chief Executive Officer Form N-CSR Certification under Sarbanes Oxley Act I, Richard T. Hale, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report, filed on behalf of Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund, a series of Scudder Investors Trust, on Form N-CSR; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal half-year (the registrant's second fiscal half-year in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. October 22, 2003 /s/Richard T. Hale ----------------------------- Richard T. Hale Chief Executive Officer Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund, a series of Scudder Investors Trust Deutsche Asset Management [LOGO] A Member of the Deutsche Bank Group Chief Financial Officer Form N-CSR Certification under Sarbanes Oxley Act I, Charles A. Rizzo, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report, filed on behalf of Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund, a series of Scudder Investors Trust, on Form N-CSR; 2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report; 3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations, changes in net assets, and cash flows (if the financial statements are required to include a statement of cash flows) of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report; 4. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the Investment Company Act of 1940) for the registrant and have: (a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared; (b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles; (c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant's disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of a date within 90 days prior to the filing date of this report based on such evaluation; and (d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant's most recent fiscal half-year (the registrant's second fiscal half-year in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting; and 5. The registrant's other certifying officer(s) and I have disclosed to the registrant's auditors and the audit committee of the registrant's board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions): (a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant's ability to record, process, summarize, and report financial information; and (b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. October 22, 2003 /s/Charles A. Rizzo ----------------------------- Charles A. Rizzo Chief Financial Officer Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund, a series of Scudder Investors Trust EX-99.906 7 cert906.txt 906 CERTIFICATION Deutsche Asset Management [LOGO] A Member of the Deutsche Bank Group Chief Executive Officer Section 906 Certification under Sarbanes Oxley Act I, Richard T. Hale, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report, filed on behalf of Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund, a series of Scudder Investors Trust, on Form N-CSR; 2. Based on my knowledge and pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, the periodic report on Form N-CSR (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of ss. 13 (a) or ss. 15 (d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. October 22, 2003 /s/Richard T. Hale ----------------------------- Richard T. Hale Chief Executive Officer Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund, a series of Scudder Investors Trust Deutsche Asset Management [LOGO] A Member of the Deutsche Bank Group Chief Financial Officer Section 906 Certification under Sarbanes Oxley Act I, Charles A. Rizzo, certify that: 1. I have reviewed this report, filed on behalf of Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund, a series of Scudder Investors Trust, on Form N-CSR; 2. Based on my knowledge and pursuant to 18 U.S.C. ss. 1350, the periodic report on Form N-CSR (the "Report") fully complies with the requirements of ss. 13 (a) or ss. 15 (d), as applicable, of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and that the information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company. October 22, 2003 /s/Charles A. Rizzo ----------------------------- Charles A. Rizzo Chief Financial Officer Scudder S&P 500 Stock Fund, a series of Scudder Investors Trust
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