Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Loss (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Consolidated net income (loss)	$ (12,318)	$ (947)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments	754	(1,720)
Unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments	(14)	(13)
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax	740	(1,733)
Tax effect	2	(5)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	738	(1,728)
Comprehensive income (loss)	(11,580)	(2,675)
Less: Comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	325	85
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Concur	$ (11,255)	$ (2,590)