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Changes in Gross Liability for Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Interest and Penalties (Detail) (USD $)
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12 Months Ended | ||
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Aug. 31, 2012
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Aug. 31, 2011
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Aug. 31, 2010
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| Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items] | |||
| Beginning balance | $ 26,179 | $ 28,225 | $ 28,541 |
| Increase for tax positions taken in a prior period | 3,400 | 4,026 | 2,868 |
| Decrease for tax positions taken in a prior period | (4,579) | (6,072) | (484) |
| Decrease due to settlements | (392) | (2,700) | |
| Ending balance | $ 24,608 | $ 26,179 | $ 28,225 |
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Unrecognized Tax Benefits Excluding Income Tax Penalties And Interest No definition available.
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- Definition
The gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gross amount of decreases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The gross amount of increases in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns, excluding amounts pertaining to examined tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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