Note 9. Intangible Assets (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2011

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block]

At November 30, 2011	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
Data content	$	50,614	$	17,318	$	33,297
Client relationships		20,665		12,978		7,687
Software technology		18,795		18,119		676
Non-compete agreements		1,750		525		1,225
Trade names		572		379		192
Total	$	92,396	$	49,319	$	43,077

At August 31, 2011	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization		Net Carrying Amount
Data content	$	52,438	$	16,849	$	35,589
Client relationships		21,088		12,782		8,306
Software technology		19,093		18,222		871
Non-compete agreements		1,750		437		1,313
Trade names		572		341		231
Total	$	94,941	$	48,631	$	46,310

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]

Fiscal Year	Estimated Amortization Expense
2012	$	5,437
2013		5,816
2014		4,739
2015		4,037
2016		2,545
Thereafter		20,503
Total	$	43,077