EARNINGS PER SHARE - Additional Information (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended																12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2013		May 31, 2013		Feb. 28, 2013		Nov. 30, 2012		Aug. 31, 2012		May 31, 2012		Feb. 29, 2012		Nov. 30, 2011		Aug. 31, 2013		Aug. 31, 2012		Aug. 31, 2011
Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share)	$ 1.01	[1]	$ 1.21	[1]	$ 1.65	[1]	$ 1.06	[1]	$ 0.88	[2]	$ 1.03	[2]	$ 0.97	[2]	$ 0.96	[2]	$ 4.93	[1],[3]	$ 3.84	[2],[3]	$ 3.39	[3]

[1] 2013 diluted weighted average Accenture plc Class A ordinary shares and earnings per share amounts have been restated to reflect the impact of the issuance of additional restricted share units to holders of restricted share units in connection with the fiscal 2013 payment of cash dividends. This did not result in a change to previously reported Diluted earnings per share.

[2] Fiscal 2012 diluted weighted average Accenture plc Class A ordinary shares and earnings per share amounts have been restated to reflect the impact of the issuance of additional restricted share units to holders of restricted share units in connection with the fiscal 2013 payment of cash dividends. This did not result in a change to previously reported Diluted earnings per share.

[3] Fiscal 2012 and 2011 diluted weighted average Accenture plc Class A ordinary shares and earnings per share amounts have been restated to reflect the impact of the issuance of additional restricted share units to holders of restricted share units in connection with the fiscal 2013 payment of cash dividends. This did not result in a change to previously reported Diluted earnings per share.