Derivatives - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | |
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Aug. 31, 2015 |
Aug. 31, 2014 |
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| Derivative [Line Items] | ||
| Net foreign currency gains (losses) | $ (95) | $ (13,465) |
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| Foreign Currency Contracts Net Assets (Liabilities) Fair Value Disclosure | (234) | (966) |
| Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | ||
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| Derivative, Notional Amount | 500 | 1,000 |
| Fair Value Hedging [Member] | ||
| Derivative [Line Items] | ||
| Derivative, Notional Amount | $ 170,700 | $ 219,900 |
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- Definition Foreign Currency Contracts Net Assets (Liabilities) Fair Value Disclosure No definition available.
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- Definition Gain (Loss) on Foreign Currency Fair Value Hedge Derivatives and Not Designated as Hedging Instruments at Fair Value No definition available.
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- Definition Aggregate notional amount specified by the derivative(s). Expressed as an absolute value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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