Consolidated Statements of Shareholders' Equity (Deficit) (USD $) In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified	Total	Convertible Preferred Stock [Member]	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Accumulated Earnings (Deficit) [Member]
Balance at Aug. 31, 2011	$ 12,606	$ 1	$ 49	$ 12,378	$ 554	$ (376)
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2011		36,000	4,861,590
Preferred dividends	(57)					(57)
Net income	2,420					2,420
Comprehensive income:
Foreign translation gain (loss)	(76)				(76)
Comprehensive income	2,344
Balance at Aug. 31, 2012	14,893	1	49	12,378	478	1,987
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2012		36,000	4,861,590
Preferred dividends	(76)					(76)
Net income	2,552					2,552
Comprehensive income:
Foreign translation gain (loss)	342				342
Comprehensive income	2,894
Balance at Aug. 31, 2013	$ 17,711	$ 1	$ 49	$ 12,378	$ 820	$ 4,463
Balance (in shares) at Aug. 31, 2013		36,000	4,861,590