CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net earnings	$ 8,803	$ 57,119	$ 71,516
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	1,511	(2,489)	(2,219)
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap	728	311	(171)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	2,239	(2,178)	(2,390)
Comprehensive income	11,042	54,941	69,126
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(60)	(488)	(5,747)
Comprehensive income attributable to Acxiom stockholders	$ 11,102	$ 55,429	$ 74,873