Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Income Tax Expense from Continuing Operations (Detail)

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Income Tax Expense from Continuing Operations (Detail) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2014
Aug. 31, 2013
Aug. 31, 2012
Currently payable:      
Currently payable, Federal $ 23,211 $ 24,809 $ 22,078
Currently payable, Foreign 9,059 13,335 10,396
Currently payable, State (657) 902 1,534
Currently payable 31,613 39,046 34,008
Deferred:      
Deferred, Federal 4,224 (13,514) (495)
Deferred, Foreign (4,130) (9,942) (4,598)
Deferred, State 866 (218) 439
Benefit for deferred income taxes 960 (23,674) (4,654)
Income tax expense (benefit) $ 32,573 $ 15,372 $ 29,354