Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings	$ 15,409	$ 24,040
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	12,327	11,333
Stock compensation expense	2,261	2,494
Changes in current assets and liabilities	(16,343)	1,411
Effect of deferred taxes	140	(940)
Change in deferred revenue and costs, net	(1,580)	2,268
Pension contributions	(1,340)	(4,010)
Other	(9)	(629)
Net cash provided by operating activities	10,865	35,967
Cash flows from investing activities:
Acquisition of business/minority interest, net of cash acquired	(1,345)	(3,732)
Additions to capitalized software	(6,751)	(7,867)
Capital expenditures	(6,152)	(5,636)
Net cash used by investing activities	(14,248)	(17,235)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Proceeds from long-term debt	39,365	22,508
Principal payments on long-term debt	(38,000)	(33,000)
Dividends paid	(4,268)	(4,247)
Other	(258)	949
Net cash used by financing activities	(3,161)	(13,790)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	(543)	1,154
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents	(7,087)	6,096
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period	34,158	26,508
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period	$ 27,071	$ 32,604