INCOME TAXES (Details 7) (USD $) In Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Jul. 31, 2011	Jul. 31, 2010	Jul. 31, 2009
Beginning balance	$ 227,256	$ 240,683	$ 242,287
Increases for tax positions taken during the current year	51,327	31,645	17,753
Increases for tax positions taken in prior years	1,516	3,189	8,203
Decreases to tax positions taken in prior years	(13,998)	(31,344)	(16,951)
Settlements with tax authorities	(72,307)	(6,260)	(643)
Expiration of statutes of limitation	(8,662)	(6,785)	0
Translation and other	3,248	(3,872)	(9,966)
Ending balance	$ 188,380	$ 227,256	$ 240,683