Shareholders' Equity and Redeemable Noncontrolling Interests (Details 2) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013	Feb. 28, 2014	Feb. 28, 2013
Net income attributable to Apollo	$ 14,605	$ 13,527	$ 113,496	$ 147,022
Purchase of noncontrolling interest				(48,500)
Change from net income attributable to Apollo and transfer to noncontrolling interest			113,496	98,479
Additional paid-in capital [Member]
Purchase of noncontrolling interest			$ 0	$ (48,543)