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Derivatives Narrative (Details)

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Derivatives Narrative (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2014
Nov. 30, 2013
Aug. 31, 2014
Derivative [Line Items]      
Net foreign currency gain (loss) $ (2.1)atu_GainLossOnForeignCurrencyFairValueHedgeDerivativesAndNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentsAtFairValue $ (8.7)atu_GainLossOnForeignCurrencyFairValueHedgeDerivativesAndNotDesignatedAsHedgingInstrumentsAtFairValue  
Fair Value Hedging [Member]      
Derivative [Line Items]      
Derivative, Notional Amount $ 192.7invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
/ us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis
= us-gaap_FairValueHedgingMember
  $ 219.9invest_DerivativeNotionalAmount
/ us-gaap_DerivativeInstrumentRiskAxis
= us-gaap_FairValueHedgingMember