CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2013	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Net earnings (loss)	$ 57,119	$ 71,516	$ (28,442)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in foreign currency translation adjustment	(2,489)	(2,219)	9,518
Unrealized gain (loss) on interest rate swap	311	(171)	2,306
Other comprehensive income (loss)	(2,178)	(2,390)	11,824
Comprehensive income (loss)	54,941	69,126	(16,618)
Less: comprehensive loss attributable to noncontrolling interest	(488)	(5,747)	(5,295)
Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to Acxiom stockholders	$ 55,429	$ 74,873	$ (11,323)