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Trade Accounts Receivable (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2013
Trade Accounts Receivable [Abstract]  
Activity In Allowance For Doubtful Accounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

YEAR ENDED

 

 

 

 

 

 

AUGUST 31,

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

Beginning balance

$
851 

$
798 

$
718 

Charged to costs and expenses

 
190 

 
224 

 
188 

Deductions

 
(59)

 
(171)

 
(108)

Ending balance

$
982 

$
851 

$
798