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Significant Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Jun. 30, 2013
Mar. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Sep. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2012
Mar. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Salary and service costs                 $ 10,724.4 $ 10,406.8 $ 10,276.9
Office and general expenses                 1,993.4 2,008.4 1,924.5
Merger expenses                 41.4 0 0
Operating expenses 3,506.9 3,111.1 3,114.0 3,027.2 3,396.5 3,019.3 3,054.6 2,944.8 12,759.2 12,415.2 12,201.4
Available-for-sale securities 4.9       3.9       4.9 3.9  
Cost method investments 22.2       23.1       22.2 23.1  
Net foreign currency transaction gains (losses)                 $ 2.7 $ (2.7) $ 3.5
Percentage of revenue from largest client                 2.70%    
Percentage of revenue from any client other than largest, maximum                 2.50%    
Minimum [Member]
                     
Identifiable intangible assets, useful life                 5 years    
Maximum [Member]
                     
Identifiable intangible assets, useful life                 10 years    
Furniture [Member] | Minimum [Member]
                     
Property and Equipment, useful life                 7 years    
Furniture [Member] | Maximum [Member]
                     
Property and Equipment, useful life                 10 years    
Equipment [Member] | Minimum [Member]
                     
Property and Equipment, useful life                 3 years    
Equipment [Member] | Maximum [Member]
                     
Property and Equipment, useful life                 5 years