Accounts Receivable and Allowances for Doubtful Accounts, Returns and Discounts (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2013

Accounts Receivable And Allowances For Doubtful Accounts, Returns And Discounts [Abstract]

Schedule Of Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable, net, by category is as follows (in thousands):

	November 30,
	2013			2012
Accounts receivable	$	214,804		$	220,286
Unbilled fees for professional services	21,535			19,420
	236,339			239,706
Less: Allowances for doubtful accounts, returns and discounts	(5,145		)	(5,606		)
Net accounts receivable	$	231,194		$	234,100

Summary Of Activities In Allowances For Doubtful Accounts, Returns And Discounts

The following is a summary of activities in allowances for doubtful accounts, returns and discounts for the fiscal years indicated (in thousands):

Year Ended November 30,	Allowances Beginning Balance		Charged Against Revenue		Charged to Expenses		Write-offs, Adjustments, Net of Recovery			Allowances Ending Balance
2013	$	5,606	$	674	$	412	$	(1,547	)	$	5,145
2012	5,868		1,343		559		(2,164		)	5,606
2011	5,729		650		100		(611		)	5,868