Name:	aey_NotesReceivableInterest
Namespace Prefix:	aey_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	credit
Period Type:	instant

Amount of notes receivable issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the first fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.

No definition available.

Name:	aey_NotesReceivableMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearOne
Namespace Prefix:	aey_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

Amount of notes receivable issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the third fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.

No definition available.

Name:	aey_NotesReceivableMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearThree
Namespace Prefix:	aey_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

Amount of notes receivable issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the second fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.

No definition available.

Name:	aey_NotesReceivableMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalInYearTwo
Namespace Prefix:	aey_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

Amount of notes receivable issued that are redeemable by holder at fixed or determinable prices and dates maturing in the remainder of the fiscal year following the latest fiscal year. Excludes interim and annual periods when interim periods are reported on a rolling approach, from latest balance sheet date.

No definition available.

Name:	aey_NotesReceivableMaturitiesRepaymentsOfPrincipalRemainderOfFiscalYear
Namespace Prefix:	aey_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

The total amount of notes receivable due less any interest to be paid.

No definition available.

Name:	aey_NotesReceivablePrincipalBalance
Namespace Prefix:	aey_
Data Type:	xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type:	debit
Period Type:	instant

The total amount of notes receivable due.

No definition available.