SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | 12 Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aug. 31, 2011 | Aug. 31, 2010 | Aug. 31, 2011
Technology Integration Consulting Services
Minimum | Aug. 31, 2011
Technology Integration Consulting Services
Maximum | Aug. 31, 2011
Non-Technology Integration Consulting Services
Maximum | |
| Basis of Presentation [Line Items] | |||||
| Noncontrolling interest percentage of consolidated subsidiaries with redeemable or exchangeable shares | 9.00% | 11.00% | |||
| Deferred transition costs | $ 547,308 | $ 508,829 | |||
| Deferred transition revenues | 553,232 | 496,646 | |||
| Money market funds | 1,150,000 | 425,000 | |||
| Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable and unbilled services | $ 73,296 | $ 104,753 | |||
| Contracts period | 1 year | 2 years | 1 year | ||