Note 6. Segment Information (Detail) - Schedule of Long-Lived Assets By Geographic Areas (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2012		Aug. 31, 2011		Aug. 31, 2010
Long-lived Assets**
Total long-lived assets	$ 76,530		$ 81,620		$ 79,495
United States [Member]
Long-lived Assets**
Total long-lived assets	60,288	[1]	60,092	[1]	62,275	[1]
United Kingdom [Member]
Long-lived Assets**
Total long-lived assets	5,466	[1]	6,863	[1]	7,457	[1]
All other European Countries [Member]
Long-lived Assets**
Total long-lived assets	2,951	[1]	4,075	[1]	2,283	[1]
Philippines [Member]
Long-lived Assets**
Total long-lived assets	3,420	[1]	4,181	[1]	2,413	[1]
India [Member]
Long-lived Assets**
Total long-lived assets	2,921	[1]	4,453	[1]	3,283	[1]
All other Asia Pacific Countries [Member]
Long-lived Assets**
Total long-lived assets	$ 1,484	[1]	$ 1,956	[1]	$ 1,784	[1]

[1] Long-lived assets consist of property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization and exclude goodwill, intangible assets, deferred taxes and other assets.