| Component: (Network and Table) | |
|---|---|
| Network | 2411406 - Disclosure - INCOME TAXES - Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Details) (http://www.accenture.com/role/IncomeTaxesReconciliationOfUnrecognizedTaxBenefitsDetails) |
| Table | (Implied) |
| Reporting Entity [Axis] | 0001143908 (http://www.sec.gov/CIK) |
| Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | Period [Axis] | |
|---|---|---|
2011-09-01 - 2012-08-31 | 2010-09-01 - 2011-08-31 | |
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] | ||
Balance, at beginning of period | 1,645,831,000 | 1,254,468,000 |
Additions for tax positions related to the current year | 271,305,000 | 316,550,000 |
Additions for tax positions related to prior years | 328,210,000 | 132,407,000 |
Reductions for tax positions related to prior years | (458,767,000) | (77,072,000) |
Statute of limitations expirations | (26,766,000) | (8,056,000) |
Settlements with tax authorities | (112,520,000) | (7,000,000) |
Cumulative translation adjustments | (42,548,000) | 34,534,000 |
Balance, at end of period | 1,604,745,000 | 1,645,831,000 |