Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2014		Aug. 31, 2013		Aug. 31, 2012
Net income	$ 211,543		$ 198,637		$ 188,809
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax
Net unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges*	5,357	[1]	(3,296)	[1]	(2,141)	[1]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	7,895		(5,151)		(14,925)
Other comprehensive income (loss)	13,252		(8,447)		(17,066)
Comprehensive Income	$ 224,795		$ 190,190		$ 171,743

[1] The unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedges disclosed above was net of tax (expense) benefit of ($3,193), $1,965, and $1,283 for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively.