Depreciation and Amortization (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Feb. 29, 2012

Notes to Financial Statements [Abstract]

Depreciation And Amortization By Major Category [Text Block]

The Company has recorded the following depreciation and amortization expense in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings (In millions):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 29, 2012		February 28, 2011		February 29, 2012		February 28, 2011
Depreciation expense	$	204	$	200	$	406	$	408
Intangible asset amortization		61		46		121		98
System development costs amortization		18		10		33		23
Total depreciation and amortization expense	$	283	$	256	$	560	$	529