Note 10. Property, Equipment And Leasehold Improvements (Detail) - Property, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2011
Leasehold improvements	$ 88,327	$ 83,478
Computers and related equipment	74,370	65,934
Furniture and fixtures	26,849	24,578
Subtotal	189,546	173,990
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(113,016)	(92,370)
Property, equipment and leasehold improvements, net	$ 76,530	$ 81,620

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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