Note 12. Comprehensive Income

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2011

Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block]

12. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Comprehensive Income

The components of comprehensive income were as follows for the periods presented (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended November 30,
	2011			2010
Net income	$	45,544		$	41,601
Other comprehensive income, net of tax:
Net unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges		(2,116	)		1,025
Foreign currency translation adjustments		(11,648	)		2,708
Comprehensive income	$	31,780		$	45,334

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The components of accumulated other comprehensive loss are as follows (in thousands):

	November 30, 2011			August 31, 2011
Accumulated unrealized (loss) gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax	$	(1,526	)	$	590
Accumulated foreign currency translation adjustments		(17,898	)		(6,250	)
Total accumulated other comprehensive loss	$	(19,424	)	$	(5,660	)