Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended				6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014		Feb. 28, 2013		Feb. 28, 2014		Feb. 28, 2013
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net income	$ 12,177		$ 13,659		$ 111,218		$ 147,399
Other comprehensive income (loss) (net of tax):
Currency translation gain (loss)	4,483	[1]	(3,389)	[1]	7,318	[1]	(2,630)	[1]
Comprehensive income	16,660		10,270		118,536		144,769
Comprehensive loss (income) attributable to noncontrolling interests	1,748		199		1,499		(73)
Comprehensive income attributable to Apollo	$ 18,408		$ 10,469		$ 120,035		$ 144,696

[1] The tax effect on other comprehensive income during the three and six months ended February 28, 2014 and 2013, respectively, is not significant.