Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013		Aug. 31, 2012		Aug. 31, 2011
Net income	$ 198,637		$ 188,809		$ 171,046
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges*	(3,296)	[1]	(2,141)	[1]	828	[1]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	(5,151)		(14,925)		14,897
Other comprehensive (loss) income	(8,447)		(17,066)		15,725
Comprehensive Income	$ 190,190		$ 171,743		$ 186,771

[1] The unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges disclosed above was net of tax benefit (expense) of $1,965, $1,283 and ($500) for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011, respectively.