Note 9. Intangible Assets (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 29, 2012

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]

At February 29, 2012	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
Data content	$	49,468	$	16,923	$	32,545
Client relationships		20,269		13,143		7,126
Software technology		18,725		18,222		503
Non-compete agreements		1,750		613		1,137
Trade names		572		413		159
Total	$	90,784	$	49,314	$	41,470

At August 31, 2011	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
Data content	$	52,438	$	16,849	$	35,589
Client relationships		21,088		12,782		8,306
Software technology		19,093		18,222		871
Non-compete agreements		1,750		437		1,313
Trade names		572		341		231
Total	$	94,941	$	48,631	$	46,310

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]

Fiscal Year	Estimated Amortization Expense
2012		$	3,618
2013			5,828
2014			4,751
2015			4,050
2016			2,557
Thereafter			20,666
Total		$	41,470