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175 - Disclosure - Changes in Gross Liability for Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Interest and Penalties (Detail)
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TableSignificant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Table]
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Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible [Line Items]Period [Axis]
2011-09-01 - 2012-08-31
2010-09-01 - 2011-08-31
2009-09-01 - 2010-08-31
Beginning balance
26,179,000  
28,225,000  
28,541,000  
Increase for tax positions taken in a prior period
3,400,000  
4,026,000  
2,868,000  
Decrease for tax positions taken in a prior period
(4,579,000) 
(6,072,000) 
(484,000) 
Decrease due to settlements
(392,000) 
 
(2,700,000) 
Ending balance
24,608,000  
 
26,179,000  
 
28,225,000