INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLANS (Details Textuals) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012	Jul. 31, 2011
Compensation Related Costs [Abstract]
Incentive compensation plan expense	$ 29,448	$ 30,243	$ 32,328

Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from incentive compensation expense relating to Employee benefit plan.

No definition available.

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Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	duration