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Document And Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information - USD ($) $ in Millions	Aug. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2016	Feb. 26, 2016
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]
Document Type	10-K
Document Period End Date	Aug. 31, 2016
Amendment Flag	false
Document Fiscal Period Focus	FY
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2016
Entity Registrant Name	FRANKLIN COVEY CO
Entity Central Index Key	0000886206
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--08-31
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		13,791,937
Entity Public Float			$ 172.6

Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 10,456	$ 16,234
Accounts receivable, less allowance for doubtful accounts of $1,579 and $1,333	65,960	65,182
Receivable from related party	1,933	2,425
Inventories	5,042	3,949
Deferred income tax assets		2,479
Prepaid expenses	2,949	2,570
Other assets	3,401	2,586
Total current assets	89,741	95,425
Property and equipment, net	16,083	15,499
Intangible assets, net	50,196	53,449
Goodwill	19,903	19,903
Long-term receivable from related party	1,235	1,562
Other long-term assets	13,713	14,807
Total assets	190,871	200,645
Current liabilities:
Current portion of financing obligation	1,662	1,473
Current portion of term note payable	3,750
Accounts payable	10,376	8,306
Income taxes payable	4	221
Deferred revenue	20,847	12,752
Accrued liabilities	17,418	16,882
Total current liabilities	54,057	39,634
Financing obligation, less current portion	22,943	24,605
Term note payable, less current portion	10,313
Other liabilities	3,173	3,802
Deferred income tax liabilities	6,670	7,098
Total liabilities	97,156	75,139
Commitments and contingencies (Notes 6 and 7)
Shareholders' equity:
Common stock, $.05 par value; 40,000 shares authorized, 27,056 shares issued	1,353	1,353
Additional paid-in capital	211,203	208,635
Retained earnings	76,628	69,612
Accumulated other comprehensive income	1,222	192
Treasury stock at cost, 13,332 shares and 10,909 shares	(196,691)	(154,286)
Total shareholders' equity	93,715	125,506
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 190,871	$ 200,645

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$ 1,579	$ 1,333
Common stock, par value	$ 0.05	$ 0.05
Common stock, shares authorized	40,000	40,000
Common stock, shares issued	27,056	27,056
Treasury stock, shares	13,332	10,909

Consolidated Statements Of Income And Comprehensive Income - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Net sales:
Training and consulting services	$ 189,661	$ 198,695	$ 193,720
Products	6,009	6,885	7,518
Leasing	4,385	4,361	3,927
Total net sales	200,055	209,941	205,165
Cost of sales:
Training and consulting services	59,158	66,370	61,474
Products	3,206	3,306	3,502
Leasing	2,537	2,176	1,923
Total cost of sales	64,901	71,852	66,899
Gross profit	135,154	138,089	138,266
Selling, general, and administrative	113,589	108,802	105,801
Impaired assets		1,302	363
Restructuring costs	776	587
Depreciation	3,677	4,142	3,383
Amortization	3,263	3,727	3,954
Income from operations	13,849	19,529	24,765
Interest income	325	383	427
Interest expense	(2,263)	(2,137)	(2,237)
Discount on related-party receivables		(363)	(1,196)
Income before income taxes	11,911	17,412	21,759
Provision for income taxes	(4,895)	(6,296)	(3,692)
Net income	$ 7,016	$ 11,116	$ 18,067
Net income per share:
Basic	$ 0.47	$ 0.66	$ 1.08
Diluted	$ 0.47	$ 0.66	$ 1.07
Weighted average number of common shares:
Basic	14,944	16,742	16,720
Diluted	15,076	16,923	16,947
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME:
Net income	$ 7,016	$ 11,116	$ 18,067
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of income tax benefit (provision) of $115, $52, and ($24)	1,030	(1,259)	(235)
Comprehensive income	$ 8,046	$ 9,857	$ 17,832

Consolidated Statements Of Income And Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Consolidated Statements Of Income And Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax	$ 115	$ 52	$ (24)

Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income	$ 7,016	$ 11,116	$ 18,067
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	6,943	7,875	7,326
Amortization of capitalized curriculum costs	3,865	4,093	2,824
Deferred income taxes	1,854	3,665	(679)
Stock-based compensation expense	3,121	2,536	3,534
Impairment of assets		1,302	363
Excess tax expense (benefit) from stock-based compensation	52	(137)	(2,477)
Increase (decrease) of estimated acquisition earn out liability	1,538	35	(1,579)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effect of acquired business:
Increase in accounts receivable, net	(576)	(4,355)	(9,548)
Decrease (increase) in inventories	(908)	2,239	(2,136)
Decrease in receivable from related party	820	620	2,248
Increase in prepaid expenses and other assets	(1,119)	(2,010)	(1,543)
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accrued liabilities	2,264	(5,654)	359
Increase in deferred revenue	8,112	2,481	3,287
Increase (decrease) in income taxes payable/receivable	(316)	2,548	(1,347)
Decrease in other long-term liabilities	(1)	(164)	(575)
Net cash provided by operating activities	32,665	26,190	18,124
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Purchases of property and equipment	(3,993)	(2,446)	(3,470)
Capitalized curriculum development	(2,236)	(2,166)	(7,787)
Acquisition of business, net of cash acquired		(262)	(6,167)
Net cash used for investing activities	(6,229)	(4,874)	(17,424)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from line of credit borrowings	46,454		35,331
Payments on line of credit borrowings	(46,454)		(35,331)
Proceeds from term notes payable financing	15,000
Principal payments on term notes payable	(937)
Principal payments on financing obligation	(1,472)	(1,302)	(1,155)
Purchases of common stock for treasury	(43,586)	(14,427)	(4,381)
Payment of contingent consideration liability	(2,167)
Income tax benefit (expense) recorded in paid-in capital	(52)	137	2,477
Proceeds from sales of common stock held in treasury	679	689	614
Net cash used for financing activities	(32,535)	(14,903)	(2,445)
Effect of foreign currency exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents	321	(662)	(63)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(5,778)	5,751	(1,808)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the year	16,234	10,483	12,291
Cash and cash equivalents at end of the year	10,456	16,234	10,483
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes	3,410	2,383	6,323
Cash paid for interest	2,231	2,130	2,237
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment financed by accounts payable	$ 334	$ 134	$ 104

Consolidated Statements Of Shareholders' Equity - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Common Stock [Member]	Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]	Retained Earnings [Member]	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income [Member]	Treasury Stock [Member]	Total
Beginning balance, shares at Aug. 31, 2013	27,056,000				(10,759,000)
Beginning balance at Aug. 31, 2013	$ 1,353	$ 210,227	$ 40,429	$ 1,686	$ (147,189)
Issuance of common stock from treasury, shares					698,000
Issuance of common stock from treasury		(9,010)			$ 9,624
Purchase of treasury shares, shares					(222,000)
Purchase of treasury shares					$ (4,381)
Unvested share award, shares					15,000
Unvested share award		(202)			$ 202
Stock-based compensation		3,666
Cumulative translation adjustments				(235)		$ (235)
Tax benefits (expense) recorded in paid-in capital		2,477
Other, shares					2,000
Other		(10)			$ 10
Net income			18,067			18,067
Ending balance, shares at Aug. 31, 2014	27,056,000				(10,266,000)
Ending balance at Aug. 31, 2014	$ 1,353	207,148	58,496	1,451	$ (141,734)
Issuance of common stock from treasury, shares					111,000
Issuance of common stock from treasury		(847)			$ 1,536
Purchase of treasury shares, shares					(778,000)
Purchase of treasury shares					$ (14,427)
Unvested share award, shares					24,000
Unvested share award		(336)			$ 336
Stock-based compensation		2,536
Cumulative translation adjustments				(1,259)		(1,259)
Tax benefits (expense) recorded in paid-in capital		137
Other		(3)			$ 3
Net income			11,116			11,116
Ending balance, shares at Aug. 31, 2015	27,056,000				(10,909,000)
Ending balance at Aug. 31, 2015	$ 1,353	208,635	69,612	192	$ (154,286)	$ 125,506
Issuance of common stock from treasury, shares					57,000	81,757
Issuance of common stock from treasury		(143)			$ 823
Purchase of treasury shares, shares					(2,505,000)
Purchase of treasury shares					$ (43,586)
Unvested share award, shares					25,000
Unvested share award		(356)			$ 356
Stock-based compensation		3,121
Cumulative translation adjustments				1,030		$ 1,030
Tax benefits (expense) recorded in paid-in capital		(52)
Other		(2)			$ 2
Net income			7,016			7,016
Ending balance, shares at Aug. 31, 2016	27,056,000				(13,332,000)
Ending balance at Aug. 31, 2016	$ 1,353	$ 211,203	$ 76,628	$ 1,222	$ (196,691)	$ 93,715

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies

NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Franklin Covey Co. (hereafter referred to as we, us, our, or the Company) is a global company specializing in performance improvement. We help individuals and organizations achieve results that require a change in human behavior and our mission is to “enable greatness in people and organizations everywhere.” Our expertise is in the following seven areas: Leadership, Execution, Productivity, Trust, Sales Performance, Customer Loyalty, and Educational improvement. Our offerings are described in further detail at www.franklincovey.com and elsewhere in this report. We have some of the best-known offerings in the training industry, including a suite of individual-effectiveness and leadership-development training and products based on the best-selling books, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, The Speed of Trust, The Leader In Me, and The Four Disciplines of Execution, and proprietary content in the areas of Execution, Sales Performance, Productivity, Customer Loyalty, and Educational improvement. Through our organizational research and curriculum development efforts, we seek to consistently create, develop, and introduce new services and products that help individuals and organizations achieve their own great purposes.

Fiscal Year

The Company utilizes a modified 52/53-week fiscal year that ends on August 31 of each year. Corresponding quarterly periods generally consist of 13-week periods that ended on November 28, 2015, February 27, 2016, and May 28, 2016 during fiscal 2016. Unless otherwise noted, references to fiscal years apply to the 12 months ended August 31 of the specified year.

Basis of Presentation

The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of the Company and our wholly-owned subsidiaries, which consist of Franklin Development Corp., and our offices in Japan, the United Kingdom, and Australia. Intercompany balances and transactions are eliminated in consolidation.

Pervasiveness of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires us to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the dates of the financial statements, and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Reclassifications

Certain reclassifications have been made to prior period financial statements to conform to the current period presentation. These reclassifications were made to separately disclose deferred revenue on our consolidated balance sheets and the change in deferred revenue on our consolidated statements of cash flows. Deferred revenue amounts were previously classified as a component of accrued liabilities. These reclassifications did not impact our results of operations, current liabilities, or net cash flows in the periods presented.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Some of our cash is deposited with financial institutions located throughout the United States of America and at banks in foreign countries where we operate subsidiary offices, and at times may exceed insured limits. We consider all highly liquid debt instruments with a maturity date of three months or less to be cash equivalents. We did not hold a significant amount of investments that would be considered cash equivalent instruments at August 31, 2016 or 2015.

Inventories

Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market, cost being determined using the first-in, first-out method. Elements of cost in inventories generally include raw materials and direct labor. Cash flows from the sale of inventory are included in cash flows provided by operating activities in our consolidated statements of cash flows. Our inventories are comprised primarily of training materials, books, and related accessories, and consisted of the following (in thousands):



AUGUST 31,		2016		2015
Finished goods	$	5,002	$	3,914
Raw materials		40		35
	$	5,042	$	3,949

Provision is made to reduce excess and obsolete inventories to their estimated net realizable value. In assessing the valuation of inventories, we make judgments regarding future demand requirements and compare these estimates with current and committed inventory levels. Inventory requirements may change based on projected customer demand, training curriculum life-cycle changes, and other factors that could affect the valuation of our inventories.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation expense, which includes depreciation on our corporate campus that is accounted for as a financing obligation (Note 5), and the amortization of assets recorded under capital lease obligations, is calculated using the straight-line method over the lesser of the expected useful life of the asset or the contracted lease period. We generally use the following depreciable lives for our major classifications of property and equipment:

Description	Useful Lives
Buildings	20 years
Machinery and equipment	5–7 years
Computer hardware and software	3–5 years
Furniture, fixtures, and leasehold improvements	5–7 years

Our property and equipment were comprised of the following (in thousands):



AUGUST 31,		2016		2015
Land and improvements	$	1,312	$	1,312
Buildings		32,201		31,556
Machinery and equipment		2,279		2,273
Computer hardware and software		18,552		18,327
Furniture, fixtures, and leasehold
improvements		9,292		10,367
		63,636		63,835
Less accumulated depreciation		(47,553)		(48,336)
	$	16,083	$	15,499

Leasehold improvements are amortized over the lesser of the useful economic life of the asset or the contracted lease period. We expense costs for repairs and maintenance as incurred. Gains and losses resulting from the sale of property and equipment are recorded in operating income.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Long-lived tangible assets and definite-lived intangible assets are reviewed for possible impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets may not be recoverable. We use an estimate of undiscounted future net cash flows of the assets over the remaining useful lives in determining whether the carrying value of the assets is recoverable. If the carrying values of the assets exceed the anticipated future cash flows of the assets, we recognize an impairment loss equal to the difference between the carrying values of the assets and their estimated fair values. Impairment of long-lived assets is assessed at the lowest levels for which there are identifiable cash flows that are independent from other groups of assets. The evaluation of long-lived assets requires us to use estimates of future cash flows. If forecasts and assumptions used to support the realizability of our long-lived tangible and definite-lived intangible assets change in the future, significant impairment charges could result that would adversely affect our results of operations and financial condition. For more information regarding our impaired asset charges in fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014, refer to Note 11.

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets and Goodwill

Intangible assets that are deemed to have an indefinite life and acquired goodwill are not amortized, but rather are tested for impairment on an annual basis or more often if events or circumstances indicate that a potential impairment exists. The Covey trade name intangible asset has been deemed to have an indefinite life. This intangible asset is tested for impairment using qualitative factors or the present value of estimated royalties on trade name related revenues, which consist primarily of training seminars and work sessions, international licensee sales, and related products. Based on the fiscal 2016 evaluation of the Covey trade name, we believe the fair value of the Covey trade name substantially exceeds its carrying value. No impairment charges were recorded against the Covey trade name during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2016, 2015, or 2014.

Goodwill is recorded when the purchase price for an acquisition exceeds the estimated fair value of the net tangible and identified intangible assets acquired. We tested goodwill for impairment at August 31, 2016 at the reporting unit level using a quantitative approach. The first step of the goodwill impairment testing process (Step 1) involves determining whether the estimated fair value of the reporting unit exceeds its respective book value. In performing Step 1, we compare the carrying amount of the reporting unit to its estimated fair value. If the fair value exceeds the book value, goodwill of that reporting unit is not impaired. The estimated fair value of each reporting unit was calculated using a combination of the income approach (discounted cash flows) and the market approach (using market multiples derived from a set of companies with comparable market characteristics). The estimated fair values of the reporting units from these approaches were weighted in the determination of the total fair value.

If the Step 1 result concludes that the fair value does not exceed the book value of the reporting unit, goodwill may be impaired and additional analysis is required (Step 2). Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test compares the implied fair value of a reporting unit’s goodwill to its carrying value. The implied fair value of goodwill is derived by performing a hypothetical purchase price allocation for the reporting unit as of the measurement date, allocating the reporting unit’s estimated fair value to its assets and liabilities, including any recognizable intangible assets. The residual amount from performing this allocation represents the implied fair value of goodwill. To the extent this amount is below the carrying value of goodwill, an impairment loss is recorded.

On an interim basis, we consider whether events or circumstances are present that may lead to the determination that goodwill may be impaired. These circumstances include, but are not limited to, the following:

significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results;

significant change in the manner of our use of acquired assets or the strategy for the overall business;

significant change in prevailing interest rates;

significant negative industry or economic trend;

significant change in market capitalization relative to book value; and/or

significant negative change in market multiples of the comparable company set.

If, based on events or changing circumstances, we determine it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit does not exceed its carrying value, we would be required to test goodwill for impairment.

Determining the fair value of a reporting unit is judgmental in nature and involves the use of significant estimates and assumptions. These estimates and assumptions include revenue growth rates and operating margins used to calculate projected future cash flows, risk-adjusted discount rates, future economic and market conditions, and determination of appropriate market comparables. We base our fair value estimates on assumptions we believe to be reasonable but that are unpredictable and inherently uncertain. Actual future results may differ from those estimates. In addition, we make certain judgments and assumptions in allocating shared assets and liabilities to determine the carrying values for each of our reporting units. The timing and frequency of our goodwill impairment tests are based on an ongoing assessment of events and circumstances that would indicate a possible impairment. Based on the results of our goodwill impairment testing during fiscal 2016, we determined that no impairment existed at August 31, 2016 and 2015, as each reportable operating segment’s estimated fair value substantially exceeded its carrying value. We will continue to monitor our goodwill and intangible assets for impairment and conduct formal tests when impairment indicators are present. For more information regarding our intangible assets and goodwill, refer to Note 3.

Capitalized Curriculum Development Costs

During the normal course of business, we develop training courses and related materials that we sell to our clients. Capitalized curriculum development costs include certain expenditures to develop course materials such as video segments, course manuals, and other related materials. Our capitalized curriculum development spending in fiscal 2016, which totaled $2.2 million, was primarily for offerings related to The Leader In Me and the All Access Pass, as well as various other offerings. During fiscal 2015, our capital spending included significant revisions to the Speed of Trust offering. In fiscal 2014, the majority of our capital spending on curriculum was for our re-created The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Signature Edition, which is our best-selling offering throughout the world. Generally, curriculum costs are capitalized when there is a major revision to an existing course that requires a significant re-write of the course materials or curriculum. Costs incurred to maintain existing offerings are expensed when incurred. In addition, development costs incurred in the research and development of new curriculum and software products to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed are expensed as incurred until economic and technological feasibility has been established.

Capitalized development costs are amortized over three- to five-year useful lives, which are based on numerous factors, including expected cycles of major changes to our content. Capitalized curriculum development costs are reported as a component of other long-term assets in our consolidated balance sheets and totaled $8.9 million and $10.5 million at August 31, 2016 and 2015. Amortization of capitalized curriculum development costs is reported as a component of cost of sales.

Accrued Liabilities

Significant components of our accrued liabilities were as follows (in thousands):


AUGUST 31,		2016		2015
Accrued compensation	$	8,810	$	8,622
Other accrued liabilities		8,608		8,260
	$	17,418	$	16,882

Contingent Consideration for Business Acquisitions

Acquisitions may include contingent consideration payments based on future financial measures of an acquired company. Contingent consideration is required to be recognized at fair value as of the acquisition date. We estimate the fair value of these liabilities based on financial projections of the acquired company and estimated probabilities of achievement. At each reporting date, the contingent consideration obligation is revalued to estimated fair value and changes in fair value subsequent to the acquisition date are reflected in selling, general, and administrative expense in our consolidated income statements, and could have a material impact on our operating results. Changes in the fair value of contingent consideration obligation may result from changes in discount periods or rates, changes in the timing and amount of earnings estimates, and changes in probability assumptions with respect to the likelihood of achieving various payment criteria.

Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions

The functional currencies of our foreign operations are the reported local currencies. Translation adjustments result from translating our foreign subsidiaries’ financial statements into United States dollars. The balance sheet accounts of our foreign subsidiaries are translated into United States dollars using the exchange rate in effect at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated using average exchange rates for each month during the fiscal year. The resulting translation differences are recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income in shareholders’ equity. Foreign currency transaction losses totaled $0.3 million, $1.1 million, and $0.1 million for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively, and are included as a component of selling, general, and administrative expenses in our consolidated income statements.

Sales Taxes

We collect sales tax on qualifying transactions with customers based upon applicable sales tax rates in various jurisdictions. We account for sales taxes collected using the net method; accordingly, we do not include sales taxes in net sales reported in our consolidated income statements.

Revenue Recognition

We recognize revenue when: 1) persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, 2) delivery of product has occurred or services have been rendered, 3) the price to the customer is fixed or determinable, and 4) collectability is reasonably assured. For training and service sales, these conditions are generally met upon presentation of the training seminar or delivery of the consulting services based upon daily rates. For most of our product sales, these conditions are met upon shipment of the product to the customer. At times, our customers may request access to our intellectual property for the flexibility to print certain training materials or to have access to certain training videos and other training aids at their convenience. For intellectual property license sales, the revenue recognition conditions are generally met at the later of delivery of the curriculum to the client or the effective date of the arrangement.

Revenue recognition for multiple-element arrangements requires judgment to determine if multiple elements exist, whether elements can be accounted for as separate units of accounting, and if so, the fair value for each of the elements. A deliverable constitutes a separate unit of accounting when it has standalone value to our clients. We routinely enter into arrangements that can include various combinations of multiple training curriculum, consulting services, and intellectual property licenses. The timing of delivery and performance of the elements typically varies from contract to contract. Generally, these items qualify as separate units of accounting because they have value to the customer on a standalone basis.

When the Company’s training and consulting arrangements contain multiple deliverables, consideration is allocated at the inception of the arrangement to all deliverables based on their relative selling prices at the beginning of the agreement, and revenue is recognized as each curriculum, consulting service, or intellectual property license is delivered. We use the following selling price hierarchy to determine the fair value to be used for allocating revenue to the elements: (i) vendor-specific objective evidence of fair value (VSOE), (ii) third-party evidence (TPE), and (iii) best estimate of selling price (BESP). Generally, VSOE is based on established pricing and discounting practices for the deliverables when sold separately. In determining VSOE, we require that a substantial majority of the selling prices fall within a narrow range. When VSOE cannot be established, judgment is applied with respect to whether a selling price can be established based on TPE, which is determined based on competitor prices for similar offerings when sold separately. Our products and services normally contain a significant level of differentiation such that the comparable pricing of services with similar functionality cannot be obtained. When we are unable to establish a selling price using VSOE or TPE, BESP is used in our allocation of arrangement consideration. BESPs are established as best estimates of what the selling price would be if the deliverables were sold regularly on a stand-alone basis. Our process for determining BESPs requires judgment and considers multiple factors, such as market conditions, type of customer, geographies, stage of product lifecycle, internal costs, and gross margin objectives. These factors may vary over time depending upon the unique facts and circumstances related to each deliverable. However, we do not expect the effect of changes in the selling price or method or assumptions used to determine selling price to have a significant effect on the allocation of arrangement consideration.

Our multiple-element arrangements generally do not include performance, cancellation, termination, or refund-type provisions.

Our international strategy includes the use of licensees in countries where we do not have a wholly-owned direct office. Licensee companies are unrelated entities that have been granted a license to translate our content and offerings, adapt the content and curriculum to the local culture, and sell our content in a specific country or region. Licensees are required to pay us royalties based upon a percentage of their sales to clients. We recognize royalty income each period based upon the sales information reported to us from our licensees. Licensee royalty revenues are included as a component of training sales and totaled $14.4 million, $13.7 million, and $13.8 million for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

Revenue is recognized as the net amount to be received after deducting estimated amounts for discounts and product returns.

Stock-Based Compensation

We record the compensation expense for all stock-based payments to employees and non-employees, including grants of stock options and the compensatory elements of our employee stock purchase plan, in our consolidated income statements based upon their fair values over the requisite service period. For more information on our stock-based compensation plans, refer to Note 10.

Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs

All shipping and handling fees billed to customers are recorded as a component of net sales. All costs incurred related to the shipping and handling of products are recorded in cost of sales.

Advertising Costs

Costs for advertising are expensed as incurred. Advertising costs included in selling, general, and administrative expenses totaled $6.6 million, $7.4 million, and $7.5 million for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

Income Taxes

Our income tax provision has been determined using the asset and liability approach of accounting for income taxes. Under this approach, deferred income taxes represent the future tax consequences expected to occur when the reported amounts of assets and liabilities are recovered or paid. The income tax provision represents income taxes paid or payable for the current year plus the change in deferred taxes during the year. Deferred income taxes result from differences between the financial and tax bases of our assets and liabilities and are adjusted for tax rates and tax laws when changes are enacted. A valuation allowance is provided against deferred income tax assets when it is more likely than not that all or some portion of the deferred income tax assets will not be realized. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recognized as components of income tax expense in our consolidated income statements.

We may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50 percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement.

We provide for income taxes, net of applicable foreign tax credits, on temporary differences in our investment in foreign subsidiaries, which consist primarily of unrepatriated earnings.

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income includes changes to equity accounts that were not the result of transactions with shareholders. Comprehensive income is comprised of net income or loss and other comprehensive income and loss items. Our other comprehensive income and losses generally consist of changes in the cumulative foreign currency translation adjustment, net of tax.

Accounting Pronouncements Issued and Adopted

In November 2015, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2015-17, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Balance Sheet Classification of Deferred Taxes. This guidance requires all deferred tax assets and liabilities to be classified as non-current in the statement of financial position. The provisions of ASU No. 2015-17 are effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2016, including interim periods within that reporting period. We have elected, as permitted by the guidance, to early adopt ASU No. 2015-17 on a prospective basis as of August 31, 2016 and prior periods were not restated. The adoption of this standard did not have a material effect on our consolidated balance sheet at August 31, 2016.

Accounting Pronouncements Issued Not Yet Adopted

On May 28, 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. This new standard was issued in conjunction with the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB) and is designed to create a single, principles-based process by which all businesses calculate revenue. The new standard replaces numerous individual, industry-specific revenue rules found in U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and is required to be adopted in fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2017 and for interim periods therein. The new standard may be applied using the “full retrospective” or “modified retrospective” approach. As of August 31, 2016, we have not yet determined the method of adoption nor the impact that ASU No. 2014-09 will have on our reported revenue or results of operations.

In April 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-10, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) - Identifying Performance Obligations and Licensing. The guidance in ASU 2016-10 clarifies aspects of Topic 606 related to identifying performance obligations and the licensing implementation guidance, while retaining the related core principles for those areas. The effective date and transition requirements for ASU 2016-10 are the same as the effective date and transition requirements for Topic 606 (ASU 2014-09) discussed above. While we do not expect the adoption of ASU 2016-10 to have a material effect on our business, we are evaluating the potential impact that adoption of ASU 2016-10 may have on our financial position, results of operations, and cash flows.

On February 25, 2016, the FASB issued ASU No. 2016-02, Leases. The new lease accounting standard is the result of a collaborative effort with the IASB (similar to the new revenue standard described above), although some differences remain between the two standards. This new standard will affect all entities that lease assets and will require lessees to recognize a lease liability and a right-of-use asset for all leases (except for short-term leases that have a duration of less than one year) as of the date on which the lessor makes the underlying asset available to the lessee. For lessors, accounting for leases is substantially the same as in prior periods. For public companies, the new lease standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2018, including interim periods within those fiscal years. Early adoption is permitted for all entities. For leases existing at, or entered into after, the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements, lessees and lessors must apply a modified retrospective transition approach. While we expect the adoption of this new standard will increase reported assets and liabilities, as of August 31, 2016, we have not yet determined the full impact that the adoption of ASU 2016-02 will have on our financial statements.

In March 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718) - Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting. The guidance in ASU 2016-09 simplifies several aspects of the accounting for stock-based payment transactions, including the income tax consequences, classification of awards as either equity or liabilities, and classification of items on the statement of cash flows. ASU 2016-09 is effective for public companies' annual periods, including interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2016. Early adoption is permitted subject to certain requirements, and the method of application (i.e., retrospective, modified retrospective or prospective) depends on the transaction area that is being amended. Following adoption, the primary impact on our consolidated financial statements will be the recognition of excess tax benefits in the provision for income taxes rather than additional paid-in capital, which will likely result in increased volatility in the reported amounts of income tax expense and net income. As of August 31, 2016, we have not completed our evaluation of the impact of ASU 2016-09 on our results of operations or cash flows.

In June 2014, the FASB issued ASU No. 2014-12, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718). The guidance in ASU No. 2014-12 addresses accounting for share-based payments when the terms of an award provide that a performance target could be achieved after the requisite service period. ASU 2014-12 indicates that, in such situations, the performance target should be treated as a performance condition and, accordingly, the performance target should not be reflected in estimating the grant-date fair value of the award. Instead, compensation cost should be recognized in the period in which it becomes probable that the performance target will be achieved. The guidance in ASU 2014-12 is effective for annual periods and interim periods within those annual periods beginning after December 15, 2015. We do not expect the adoption of ASU 2014-12 in fiscal 2017 will have a material effect on our financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Accounts Receivable

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Accounts Receivable [Abstract]

Accounts Receivable

2.ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE

Accounts receivable are recorded at the invoiced amount and do not bear interest. The allowance for doubtful accounts represents our best estimate of the amount of probable credit losses in the existing accounts receivable balance, and we review the adequacy of the allowance for doubtful accounts on a regular basis. We determine the allowance for doubtful accounts using historical write-off experience based on the age of the receivable balances and current economic conditions in general. Receivable balances past due over 90 days, which exceed a specified dollar amount, are reviewed individually for collectability. As we increase sales to governmental organizations, including school districts, and offer longer payment terms on certain contracts (which are still within our normal payment terms), our collection cycle may increase in future periods. If the risk of non-collection increases for such receivable balances, there may be additional charges to expense to increase the allowance for doubtful accounts.

We classify receivable amounts as current or long-term based on expected payment and record long-term accounts receivable at their net present value. During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, we became aware of financial difficulties at a contracting partner from whom we receive payment for services rendered on a large federal government contract. Subsequent to August 31, 2015 we received a $1.8 million payment from this entity and entered into discussions to convert the remaining receivable, which totaled $2.9 million, into a note receivable. Based on expected payment terms as of August 31, 2015, we reclassified this amount to other assets and other long-term assets on the consolidated balance sheet based on expected principal payments. The note receivable is payable over a three-year period and bears interest at 5.0 percent per year. At August 31, 2016, the contracting partner is current on their payments to us. While we believe the remaining amounts due are collectible within the terms of the note receivable, the failure of the contracting partner to pay us may have an adverse impact on our cash flows, financial position, and liquidity.

Account balances are charged off against the allowance after all means of collection have been exhausted and the potential for recovery is considered remote. We do not have any off-balance sheet credit exposure related to our customers nor do we generally require collateral or other security agreements from our customers. The increase in our account write offs during fiscal 2016 was primarily due to a large Education practice contract that was written off and from uncollectible receivables due from a large sporting goods retailer that went bankrupt in fiscal 2016.

Activity in our allowance for doubtful accounts was comprised of the following for the periods indicated (in thousands):



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2016		2015		2014
Beginning balance	$	1,333	$	918	$	982
Charged to costs and expenses		2,022		699		141
Deductions		(1,776)		(284)		(205)
Ending balance	$	1,579	$	1,333	$	918

Deductions on the foregoing table represent the write-off of amounts deemed uncollectible during the fiscal year presented. Recoveries of amounts previously written off were insignificant for the periods presented.

Intangible Assets And Goodwill

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Abstract]

Intangible Assets And Goodwill

3.INTANGIBLE ASSETS AND GOODWILL

Our intangible assets were comprised of the following (in thousands):



		Gross Carrying		Accumulated		Net Carrying
AUGUST 31, 2016		Amount		Amortization		Amount
Definite-lived intangible assets:
License rights	$	27,000	$	(16,790)	$	10,210
Acquired curriculum		58,564		(42,175)		16,389
Customer lists		16,827		(16,529)		298
Internally developed software		2,049		(2,049)		-
Trade names		1,250		(951)		299
		105,690		(78,494)		27,196
Indefinite-lived intangible asset:
Covey trade name		23,000		-		23,000
	$	128,690	$	(78,494)	$	50,196

AUGUST 31, 2015
Definite-lived intangible assets:
License rights	$	27,000	$	(15,852)	$	11,148
Acquired curriculum		58,549		(40,587)		17,962
Customer lists		16,827		(16,303)		524
Internally developed software		2,049		(1,708)		341
Trade names		1,250		(776)		474
		105,675		(75,226)		30,449
Indefinite-lived intangible asset:
Covey trade name		23,000		-		23,000
	$	128,675	$	(75,226)	$	53,449

Our intangible assets are amortized over the estimated useful life of the asset. The range of remaining estimated useful lives and weighted-average amortization period over which we are amortizing the major categories of definite-lived intangible assets at August 31, 2016 were as follows:


Category of Intangible Asset	Range of Remaining Estimated Useful Lives	Weighted Average Original Amortization Period

License rights	10 years	30 years
Curriculum	3 to 10 years	26 years
Customer lists	1 to 3 years	14 years
Internally developed software	None	3 years
Trade names	1 to 3 years	5 years

Our aggregate amortization expense from definite-lived intangible assets totaled $3.3 million, $3.7 million, and $4.0 million for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014. Amortization expense from our intangible assets over the next five years is expected to be as follows (in thousands):



YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31,
2017	$	2,883
2018		2,729
2019		2,489
2020		2,450
2021		2,449

Our goodwill balance at August 31, 2016 was generated from the fiscal 2009 acquisition of CoveyLink Worldwide, LLC (CoveyLink), the fiscal 2013 acquisition of Ninety Five 5, LLC (Ninety Five 5), and the fiscal 2014 acquisition of Red Tree, Inc. The previous owners of CoveyLink, which includes a brother of one of our executive officers, were entitled to earn annual contingent payments based upon earnings growth over the subsequent five years. These contingent payments were classified as goodwill on our consolidated balance sheets when paid according to previously existing business combination guidance. During fiscal 2015, we made a $0.3 million final payment based on the results of a reassessment of the terms and conditions of the CoveyLink acquisition. Our consolidated goodwill changed as follows during fiscal 2016 and 2015 (in thousands):



Balance at August 31, 2014	$	19,641
Contingent consideration payment on
CoveyLink acquisition		262
Accumulated impairments		-
Balance at August 31, 2015		19,903
Accumulated impairments		-
Balance at August 31, 2016	$	19,903

In connection with the reorganization or our internal reporting structure during fiscal 2016, we allocated our goodwill to the new reportable operating segments based on their relative fair values as follows (in thousands):



Direct offices	$	10,790
Strategic markets		2,930
Education practice		2,176
International licensees		4,007
	$	19,903

The goodwill generated by the Red Tree and Ninety Five 5 acquisitions are primarily attributable to the organization, methodologies, and curriculums that complement our existing practices and content. All of the goodwill generated from the acquisition of Red Tree and Ninety Five 5 is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the aggregate amount of goodwill and a description of intangible assets, which may include (a) for amortizable intangible assets (also referred to as finite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, the amount of any significant residual value, and the weighted-average amortization period, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization (also referred to as indefinite-lived intangible assets), the carrying amount, and (c) the amount of research and development assets acquired and written off in the period, including the line item in the income statement in which the amounts written off are aggregated, if not readily apparent from the income statement. Also discloses (a) for amortizable intangibles assets in total and by major class, the gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization, the total amortization expense for the period, and the estimated aggregate amortization expense for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) for intangible assets not subject to amortization the carrying amount in total and by major class, and (c) for goodwill, in total and for each reportable segment, the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill during the period (including the aggregate amount of goodwill acquired, the aggregate amount of impairment losses recognized, and the amount of goodwill included in the gain (loss) on disposal of a reporting unit). If any part of goodwill has not been allocated to a reportable segment, discloses the unallocated amount and the reasons for not allocating. For each impairment loss recognized related to an intangible asset (excluding goodwill), discloses: (a) a description of the impaired intangible asset and the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method for determining fair value, (c) the caption in the income statement or the statement of activities in which the impairment loss is aggregated, and (d) the segment in which the impaired intangible asset is reported. For each goodwill impairment loss recognized, discloses: (a) a description of the facts and circumstances leading to the impairment, (b) the amount of the impairment loss and the method of determining the fair value of the associated reporting unit, and (c) if a recognized impairment loss is an estimate not finalized and the reasons why the estimate is not final. May also disclose the nature and amount of any significant adjustments made to a previous estimate of an impairment loss.

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Revolving Line Of Credit And Term Notes Payable

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Revolving Line Of Credit And Term Notes Payable [Abstract]

Revolving Line Of Credit And Term Notes Payable

4.REVOLVING LINE OF CREDIT AND TERM NOTES PAYABLE

During fiscal 2011, we entered into an amended and restated secured credit agreement (the Restated Credit Agreement) with our existing lender. The Restated Credit Agreement provides us with a revolving line of credit facility and the ability to borrow on other instruments, such as term loans. We generally renew the Restated Credit Agreement on a regular basis to maintain the long-term availability of this credit facility.

On May 24, 2016, we entered into the Fifth Modification Agreement to the Restated Credit Agreement. The primary purposes of the Fifth Modification Agreement were to (i) obtain a term loan for $15.0 million (the Term Loan); (ii) increase the maximum principal amount of the revolving line of credit from $30.0 million to $40.0 million; (iii) extend the maturity date of the Restated Credit Agreement from March 31, 2018 to March 31, 2019; (iv) permit the Company to convert balances outstanding from time to time under the revolving line of credit to term loans; and (v) adjust the fixed charge coverage ratio from 1.40 to 1.15.

In connection with the Fifth Modification Agreement, we entered into a promissory note, a security agreement, repayment guaranty agreements, and a pledge and security agreement. These agreements pledge substantially all of our assets located in the United States to the lender as collateral for borrowings under the Restated Credit Agreement and subsequent amendments.

Revolving Line of Credit

The key terms and conditions of the revolving line of credit under the Fifth Modification Agreement are as follows:

Available Credit – The maximum available credit is $40.0 million. The amount of available credit may be reduced by additional term loans (refer to discussion below) obtained during the life of Restated Credit Agreement.

Maturity Date – The maturity date of the Revolving Line of Credit is March 31, 2019.

Interest Rate – The effective interest rate continues to be LIBOR plus 1.85 percent per annum and the unused credit fee on the line of credit remains 0.25 percent per annum.

Financial Covenants – The Restated Credit Agreement requires us to be in compliance with specified financial covenants, including (a) a funded debt to EBITDAR (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, and rental expense) ratio of less than 3.00 to 1.00; (b) a fixed charge coverage ratio greater than 1.15 to 1.0; (c) an annual limit on capital expenditures (not including capitalized curriculum development) of $8.0 million; and (d) outstanding borrowings on the Revolving Line of Credit may not exceed 150 percent of consolidated accounts receivable.

In the event of noncompliance with these financial covenants and other defined events of default, the lender is entitled to certain remedies, including acceleration of the repayment of any amounts outstanding on the Restated Credit Agreement. At August 31, 2016, we believe that we were in compliance with the terms and covenants applicable to the Fifth Modification Agreement. The effective interest rate on our Revolving Line of Credit and term notes payable (refer to discussion below) was 2.3 percent at August 31, 2016 and 2.0 percent August 31, 2015. We did not have any borrowings on the revolving line of credit at August 31, 2016 or 2015.

Term Notes Payable

In connection with the Fifth Modification Agreement, we obtained a $15.0 million term loan and have the ability to obtain additional term loans in increments of $5.0 million up to a maximum of $40.0 million. Each additional term loan will reduce the amount available to borrow on the revolving line of credit facility on a dollar-for-dollar basis. Interest on the term loans is payable monthly at LIBOR plus 1.85 percent per annum and each term loan matures in three years. Interest is payable monthly and principal payments are due and payable on the first day of each January, April, July, and October. Principal payments are equal to the original amount of the term loan divided by 16 and any remaining principal at the maturity date is immediately payable. The proceeds from each term loan may be used for general corporate purposes and each term loan may be repaid sooner than the maturity date at our discretion.

Principal payments by fiscal year through the maturity dates of the term loans are as follows (in thousands):



YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31,
2017	$	3,750
2018		3,750
2019		6,563
	$	14,063

Subsequent to August 31, 2016, we obtained an additional term loan with a principal amount of $5.0 million. This additional term loan has the same terms and conditions as described above and the first principal payment is due on October 1, 2016.

Financing Obligation

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Financing Obligation [Abstract]

Financing Obligation

5.FINANCING OBLIGATION

In connection with the sale and leaseback of our corporate headquarters facility located in Salt Lake City, Utah, we entered into a 20-year master lease agreement with the purchaser, an unrelated private investment group. The 20-year master lease agreement also contains six five-year renewal options that will allow us to maintain our operations at the current location for up to 50 years. Although the corporate headquarters facility was sold and the Company has no legal ownership of the property, under applicable accounting guidance we were prohibited from recording the transaction as a sale since we have subleased a significant portion of the property that was sold. Accordingly, we account for the sale as a financing transaction, which requires us to continue reporting the corporate headquarters facility as an asset and to record a financing obligation for the sale price.

The financing obligation on our corporate campus was comprised of the following (in thousands):



AUGUST 31,		2016		2015
Financing obligation payable in
monthly installments of $291 at
August 31, 2016, including
principal and interest, with two
percent annual increases
(imputed interest at 7.7%),
through June 2025	$	24,605	$	26,078
Less current portion		(1,662)		(1,473)
Total financing obligation,
less current portion	$	22,943	$	24,605

Future principal maturities of our financing obligation were as follows at August 31, 2016 (in thousands):



YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31,
2017	$	1,662
2018		1,868
2019		2,092
2020		2,335
2021		2,600
Thereafter		14,048
	$	24,605

Our remaining future minimum payments under the financing obligation in the initial 20-year lease term are as follows (in thousands):



YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31,
2017	$	3,509
2018		3,579
2019		3,651
2020		3,724
2021		3,798
Thereafter		15,157
Total future minimum financing
obligation payments		33,418
Less interest		(10,125)
Present value of future minimum
financing obligation payments	$	23,293

The $1.3 million difference between the carrying value of the financing obligation and the present value of the future minimum financing obligation payments represents the carrying value of the land sold in the financing transaction, which is not depreciated. At the conclusion of the master lease agreement, the remaining financing obligation and carrying value of the land will be offset and written off of our consolidated financial statements.

Operating Leases

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Operating Leases [Abstract]

Operating Leases

6.OPERATING LEASES

Lease Expense

In the normal course of business, we lease office space and warehouse and distribution facilities under non-cancelable operating lease agreements. We rent office space, primarily for international and domestic regional sales administration offices, in commercial office complexes that are conducive to sales and administrative operations. We also rent warehousing and distribution facilities that are designed to provide secure storage and efficient distribution of our training products, books, and accessories. These operating lease agreements often contain renewal options that may be exercised at our discretion after the completion of the base rental term. In addition, many of the rental agreements provide for regular increases to the base rental rate at specified intervals, which usually occur on an annual basis. At August 31, 2016, we had operating leases with remaining terms ranging from less than one year to approximately seven years. The following table summarizes our future minimum lease payments under operating lease agreements at August 31, 2016 (in thousands):



YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31,
2017	$	466
2018		298
2019		307
2020		326
2021		325
Thereafter		362
	$	2,084

We recognize lease expense on a straight-line basis over the life of the lease agreement. Contingent rent expense is recognized as it is incurred and was insignificant for the periods presented. Total rent expense recorded in selling, general, and administrative expense from operating lease agreements was $2.2 million, $2.3 million, and $2.2 million for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

Lease Income

We have subleased the majority of our corporate headquarters campus located in Salt Lake City, Utah to multiple, unrelated tenants as well as to FC Organizational Products (FCOP, refer to Note 17). We recognize sublease income on a straight-line basis over the life of the sublease agreement. The cost basis of the office space available for lease was $35.8 million, which had a carrying value of $9.6 million at August 31, 2016. The following future minimum lease payments due to us from our sublease agreements at August 31, 2016 include lease income of approximately $0.7 million per year from FCOP. The majority of contracted lease income after fiscal 2021 is from FCOP (in thousands):



YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31,
2017	$	4,027
2018		4,073
2019		3,792
2020		3,891
2021		2,056
Thereafter		2,997
	$	20,836

Sublease revenue totaled $4.4 million, $4.4 million, and $3.9 million during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

Commitments And Contingencies	12 Months Ended
Commitments And Contingencies	Aug. 31, 2016
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
Commitments And Contingencies	7.COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Information Systems and Warehouse Outsourcing Contract Prior to July 2016, we had an outsourcing contract with HP Enterprise Services (HPE) to provide information technology system support and product warehousing and distribution services. Effective July 1, 2016, we entered into a new warehousing services agreement with HPE to provide product kitting, warehousing, and order fulfillment services at an HPE facility in Des Moines, Iowa. Under the terms of the new contract, we pay HPE a fixed charge of $18,000 per month for account management services and variable charges for other warehousing services based on specified activities, including shipping charges. The warehouse charges may be increased each year of the contract based upon changes in the Employment Cost Index. The new warehousing contract with HPE expires on June 30, 2019. During fiscal years 2016, 2015, and 2014, we expensed $3.8 million, $4.9 million, and $5.2 million for services provided under the terms of the HPE outsourcing contract. The total amount expensed each year under the HPE contract includes freight charges, which are billed to the Company based upon activity. Freight charges included in our HPE outsourcing costs totaled $1.8 million, $1.9 million, and $2.2 million during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014. Because of the variable component of the agreement, our payments to HPE may fluctuate in future periods based upon sales and levels of specified activities. Purchase Commitments During the normal course of business, we issue purchase orders to various vendors for products and services. At August 31, 2016, we had open purchase commitments totaling $5.2 million for products and services to be delivered primarily in fiscal 2017. The increase over the previous year is primarily due to purchase orders related to our new enterprise resource planning system that is expected to be placed in service during mid-fiscal 2017 and other information system infrastructure projects. Other purchase commitments for materials, supplies, and other items incidental to the ordinary conduct of business were immaterial, both individually and in aggregate, to the Company’s operations at August 31, 2016. Letters of Credit At August 31, 2016 and 2015, we had standby letters of credit totaling $0.1 million. These letters of credit were primarily required to secure commitments for certain insurance policies and expire in January 2017. No amounts were outstanding on the letters of credit at either August 31, 2016 or August 31, 2015. Legal Matters and Loss Contingencies We are the subject of certain legal actions, which we consider routine to our business activities. At August 31, 2016, we believe that, after consultation with legal counsel, any potential liability to us under these other actions will not materially affect our financial position, liquidity, or results of operations.

Shareholders' Equity	12 Months Ended
Shareholders' Equity	Aug. 31, 2016
Shareholders' Equity [Abstract]
Shareholders' Equity	8.SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY Preferred Stock We have 14.0 million shares of preferred stock authorized for issuance. At August 31, 2016 and 2015, no shares of preferred stock were issued or outstanding. Treasury Stock Open Market Purchases On January 23, 2015, our Board of Directors approved a new plan to repurchase up to $10.0 million of the Company’s outstanding common stock. All previously existing common stock repurchase plans were canceled and the new common share repurchase plan does not have an expiration date. On March 27, 2015, our Board of Directors increased the aggregate value of shares of Company common stock that may be purchased under the January 2015 plan to $40.0 million so long as we have either $10.0 million in cash and cash equivalents or have access to debt financing of at least $10.0 million. Through August 31, 2016, we have purchased 1,291,347 shares of our common stock for $22.3 million under the terms of this expanded common stock repurchase plan. The actual timing, number, and value of common shares repurchased under this plan will be determined at our discretion and will depend on a number of factors, including, among others, general market and business conditions, the trading price of our common shares, and applicable legal requirements. The Company has no obligation to repurchase any common shares under the authorization, and the repurchase plan may be suspended, discontinued, or modified at any time for any reason. The cost of common stock purchased for treasury as shown on our consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ending August 31, 2016 includes 2,260 shares withheld for minimum statutory taxes on stock-based compensation awards issued to participants during the year. The withheld shares were valued at the market price on the date the shares were distributed to participants, which totaled approximately $38,000. For the year ended August 31, 2015, we withheld 17,935 shares for minimum statutory taxes on stock-based compensation awards, which had a total value of $0.3 million. Fiscal 2016 Tender Offer On December 8, 2015, we announced that our Board of Directors approved a modified Dutch auction tender offer for up to $35.0 million in value of shares of our common stock at a price within (and including) the range of $15.50 to $17.75 per share. The tender offer commenced on December 14, 2015, and expired at 11:59 p.m. Eastern time, on January 12, 2016. The tender offer was fully subscribed and we acquired 1,971,832 shares of our common stock at $17.75 per share. Including fees to complete the tender offer, the total cost of the tendered shares was $35.3 million, which was financed by existing cash and proceeds from our revolving line of credit facility. For further information regarding the terms and conditions of this completed tender offer, refer to information in the Tender Offer Statement on Schedule TO filed with Securities and Exchange Commission on December 14, 2015 and subsequent amendments thereto.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for shareholders' equity comprised of portions attributable to the parent entity and noncontrolling interest, including other comprehensive income. Includes, but is not limited to, balances of common stock, preferred stock, additional paid-in capital, other capital and retained earnings, accumulated balance for each classification of other comprehensive income and amount of comprehensive income.

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments

9.FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The accounting standards related to fair value measurements include a hierarchy for information and valuations used in measuring fair value that is broken down into the following three levels based on reliability:

Level 1 valuations are based on quoted prices in active markets for identical instruments that the Company can access at the measurement date.

Level 2 valuations are based on inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for the instrument, either directly or indirectly, for substantially the full term of the asset or liability including the following:

quoted prices for similar, but not identical, instruments in active markets;

quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active;

inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the instrument; or

inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

Level 3 valuations are based on information that is unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement.

The book value of our financial instruments at August 31, 2016 and 2015 approximated their fair values. The assessment of the fair values of our financial instruments is based on a variety of factors and assumptions. Accordingly, the fair values may not represent the actual values of the financial instruments that could have been realized at August 31, 2016 or 2015, or that will be realized in the future, and do not include expenses that could be incurred in an actual sale or settlement. The following methods and assumptions were used to determine the fair values of our financial instruments, none of which were held for trading or speculative purposes:

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Accounts Receivable – The carrying amounts of cash, cash equivalents, and accounts receivable approximate their fair values due to the liquidity and short-term maturity of these instruments.

Other Assets – Our other assets, including notes receivable, were recorded at the net realizable value of estimated future cash flows from these instruments.

Debt Obligations – At August 31, 2016, our debt obligations consisted of variable-rate term notes payable and a variable-rate revolving line of credit. The term notes payable and revolving line of credit (Note 4) are negotiated components of our Restated Credit Agreement, which is renewed on a regular basis to maintain the long-term borrowing capability of the agreement. Accordingly, the applicable interest rates on the term loans and revolving line of credit are reflective of current market conditions, and the carrying value of term loan and revolving line of credit obligations approximate their fair value.

Contingent Consideration Liability – During fiscal 2013, we acquired Ninety Five 5, LLC. The purchase price included contingent consideration payments to the former owners up to a maximum of $8.5 million, based on cumulative earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA) as set forth in the purchase agreement. We reassess the fair value of expected contingent consideration and the corresponding liability each period using the Probability Weighted Expected Return Method, which is consistent with the initial measurement of the expected liability. This fair value measurement is considered a Level 3 measurement because we estimate projected earnings during the earn out period utilizing various potential pay-out scenarios. Probabilities were applied to each potential scenario and the resulting values were discounted using a rate that considered Ninety Five 5’s weighted average cost of capital as well as a specific risk premium associated with the riskiness of the contingent consideration itself, the related projections, and the overall business. Contingent consideration is payable in increments of $2.2 million based on the actual and projected financial results during the measurement period, which ends on August 31, 2017.

As a result of significantly improved EBITDA from the sales performance group during the first half of fiscal 2016, we paid the first contingent earn out payment of $2.2 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2016 and may have to pay additional contingent earn out payments in fiscal 2017. We currently believe that projected financial results indicate one more additional payment may be earned during fiscal 2017. However, financial results would need to increase significantly to reach the third payment threshold and we do not currently believe that a third $2.2 million payment is probable. The contingent consideration liability is classified as a component of other long-term liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. During the fiscal years ended August 31, 2016 and 2015, the contingent consideration liability changed as follows (in thousands):



Contingent consideration liability at August 31, 2014	$	2,530
Increase in contingent consideration liability		35
Contingent consideration liability at August 31, 2015		2,565
Payment of first contingent consideration award		(2,167)
Increase in contingent consideration liability		1,538
Contingent consideration liability at August 31, 2016	$	1,936

Changes to the estimated liability are reflected in selling, general, and administrative expenses in our consolidated income statements.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments as well as disclosures related to the fair value of non-financial assets and liabilities. Such disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities would include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate); (2) for items for which it is not practicable to estimate fair value, disclosure would include: (a) information pertinent to estimating fair value (including, carrying amount, effective interest rate, and maturity, and (b) the reasons why it is not practicable to estimate fair value; (3) significant concentrations of credit risk including: (a) information about the activity, region, or economic characteristics identifying a concentration, (b) the maximum amount of loss the entity is exposed to based on the gross fair value of the related item, (c) policy for requiring collateral or other security and information as to accessing such collateral or security, and (d) the nature and brief description of such collateral or security; (4) quantitative information about market risks and how such risks are managed; (5) for items measured on both a recurring and nonrecurring basis information regarding the inputs used to develop the fair value measurement; and (6) for items presented in the financial statement for which fair value measurement is elected: (a) information necessary to understand the reasons for the election, (b) discussion of the effect of fair value changes on earnings, (c) a description of [similar groups] items for which the election is made and the relation thereof to the balance sheet, the aggregate carrying value of items included in the balance sheet that are not eligible for the election; (7) all other required (as defined) and desired information.

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Stock-Based Compensation Plans

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]

Stock-Based Compensation Plans

10.STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS

Overview

We utilize various stock-based compensation plans as integral components of our overall compensation and associate retention strategy. Our shareholders have approved various stock incentive plans that permit us to grant performance awards, unvested share awards, stock options, and employee stock purchase plan (ESPP) shares. In addition, our Board of Directors and shareholders may, from time to time, approve fully vested stock awards. The Organization and Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors (the Compensation Committee) has responsibility for the approval and oversight of our stock-based compensation plans.

On January 23, 2015, our shareholders approved the 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the 2015 Plan), which authorized an additional 1.0 million shares of common stock for issuance to employees and members of the Board of Directors as stock-based payments. We believe that the 2015 Plan will provide sufficient available shares to grant awards over the next several years, based on current expectations of grants in future periods. A more detailed description of the 2015 Plan is set forth in the Company’s Proxy Statement filed with the SEC on December 22, 2014. At August 31, 2016, the 2015 Plan had approximately 705,000 shares available for future grants and our ESPP had approximately 440,000 shares remaining for purchase by plan participants.

The total compensation expense of our stock-based compensation plans was as follows (in thousands):



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2016		2015		2014
Performance awards	$	2,492	$	1,890	$	2,716
Unvested stock awards		450		400		334
Fully vested stock awards		60		125		371
Compensation cost of the ESPP		119		121		113
	$	3,121	$	2,536	$	3,534

The compensation expense of our stock-based compensation plans was included in selling, general, and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated income statements, and no stock-based compensation was capitalized during fiscal years 2016, 2015, or 2014. During fiscal 2016, we issued 81,757 shares of our common stock from shares held in treasury for various stock-based compensation plans. Certain of our stock-based compensation plans allow recipients to have shares withheld from the award to pay minimum statutory tax liabilities. We withheld 2,260 shares of our common stock for minimum statutory taxes during fiscal 2016.

The following is a description of our stock-based compensation plans.

Performance Awards

In fiscal 2015, the Compensation Committee approved a modification to exclude the effects of foreign exchange on the measurement of performance criteria on the outstanding tranches of our long-term incentive plan (LTIP) awards. Accordingly, we calculated incremental compensation expense based upon the fair value of (closing price) our common stock on the modification date, which totaled $0.7 million. We recognized $0.5 million of the incremental compensation expense during fiscal 2015 for service provided in the current and previous fiscal years associated with the modification.

Each of the LTIP performance awards described below have a maximum life of six years and compensation expense is recognized as we determine it is probable that the shares will vest. Adjustments to compensation expense to reflect the timing of and the number of shares expected to be awarded are made on a cumulative basis at the date of the adjustment. No tranches of performance awards vested to participants during fiscal 2016.

Fiscal 2016 LTIP Award – On November 12, 2015, the Compensation Committee granted new performance-based awards for our executive officers and members of senior management. A total of 231,276 shares may be awarded to the participants based on six individual vesting conditions that are divided into two performance measures, trailing four-quarter adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization (Adjusted EBITDA) and increased sales of Organizational Development Suite (OD Suite) offerings as shown below. The OD Suite is defined as Leadership, Productivity, and Trust practice sales.



	Adjusted EBITDA				OD Suite Sales
	Award				Award
	Goal	Number of	Tranche		Goal	Number of	Tranche
	(millions)	Shares	Status		(millions)	Shares	Status
$	36.0	53,964	not vested	$	107.0	23,128	not vested
$	40.0	53,964	not vested	$	116.0	23,128	not vested
$	44.0	53,964	not vested	$	125.0	23,128	not vested
		161,892				69,384

Fiscal 2015 LTIP Award – During fiscal 2015, the Compensation Committee granted a new performance-based award for our executive officers and certain members of senior management. A total of 112,464 shares may be awarded to the participants based on six individual vesting conditions that are divided into two performance measures, trailing four-quarter Adjusted EBITDA and increased sales of OD Suite sales as shown below.



	Adjusted EBITDA				OD Suite Sales
	Award				Award
	Goal	Number of	Tranche		Goal	Number of	Tranche
	(millions)	Shares	Status		(millions)	Shares	Status
$	39.6	26,241	not vested	$	107.0	11,247	not vested
$	45.5	26,241	not vested	$	118.0	11,247	not vested
$	52.3	26,241	not vested	$	130.0	11,247	not vested
		78,723				33,741

Fiscal 2014 LTIP Award – During the first quarter of fiscal 2014, the Compensation Committee granted new performance-based equity awards for our executive officers. A total of 89,418 shares may be awarded to the participants based on six individual vesting conditions that are divided into two performance measures, trailing four-quarter Adjusted EBITDA and trailing four-quarter increased sales of courses related to The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People (the 7 Habits). The following information applies to the fiscal 2014 LTIP award as of August 31, 2016.



	Adjusted EBITDA				7 Habits Increased Sales
	Award				Award
	Goal	Number of	Tranche		Goal	Number of	Tranche
	(millions)	Shares	Status		(millions)	Shares	Status
$	37.0	20,864	not vested	$	5.0	8,942	vested
$	43.0	20,864	not vested	$	10.0	8,942	vested
$	49.0	20,864	not vested	$	12.5	8,942	not vested
		62,592				26,826

Fiscal 2013 LTIP Award – During the first quarter of fiscal 2013, the Compensation Committee granted a new performance-based equity award for the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and the Chief People Officer (CPO). A total of 68,085 shares may be issued to the participants based on six individual vesting conditions that are divided into two performance measures, trailing four-quarter Adjusted EBITDA and Productivity Practice sales. The following information applies to the fiscal 2013 LTIP award as of August 31, 2016.



	Adjusted EBITDA				Productivity Practice Sales
	Award				Award
	Goal	Number of	Tranche		Goal	Number of	Tranche
	(millions)	Shares	Status		(millions)	Shares	Status
$	33.0	15,887	vested	$	23.5	6,808	vested
$	40.0	15,887	not vested	$	26.5	6,808	not vested
$	47.0	15,887	not vested	$	29.5	6,808	not vested
		47,661				20,424

Fiscal 2012 LTIP Award - During fiscal 2012, the Compensation Committee granted a performance-based equity award for the CEO, CFO, and CPO similar to the fiscal 2013 executive award described above. A total of 106,101 shares may be issued to the participants based on six individual vesting conditions that are divided into two performance measures, Adjusted EBITDA and Productivity Practice sales. The following information applies to the fiscal 2012 LTIP award as of August 31, 2016.



	Adjusted EBITDA				Productivity Practice Sales
	Award				Award
	Goal	Number of	Tranche		Goal	Number of	Tranche
	(millions)	Shares	Status		(millions)	Shares	Status
$	26.0	24,757	vested	$	20.5	10,610	vested
$	33.0	24,757	vested	$	23.5	10,610	vested
$	40.0	24,757	not vested	$	26.5	10,610	not vested
		74,271				31,830

Common Stock Price Performance Award – On July 15, 2011, the Compensation Committee approved a stock-based compensation plan that would allow certain members of our management team to receive shares of the Company’s common stock if the closing price of our common stock averaged specified levels over a five-day period. If the price of our common stock achieved the specified levels within three years of the grant date, 100 percent of the awarded shares would vest. If the price of our common stock reached the specified levels between three and five years from the grant date, only 50 percent of the performance shares would vest. No shares would vest to participants if the specified price targets were met after five years from the grant date. This award was designed to grant approximately one-half of the total award shares in fiscal 2011, approximately one-fourth of the award shares in fiscal 2012, and approximately one-fourth in fiscal 2013. Additional supplemental awards were made to three employees during fiscal 2014 as shown on the table below. This award program was designed to increase shareholder value as shares would only be awarded to participants if our share price increased significantly over a relatively short period of time. During fiscal 2014, the specified common share prices for all grants were achieved and all tranches of the award as described below vested to the participants.

Since this performance award had market-based vesting conditions, the fair value and derived service periods of the grants within this award were determined using Monte Carlo simulation valuation models. The following table presents key information related to the tranches granted in this award.


Model Input	Fiscal 2014 Grant 2	Fiscal 2014 Grant 1	Fiscal 2013 Grant	Fiscal 2012 Grant	Fiscal 2011 Grant
Number of shares	13,477	8,352	120,101	177,616	294,158
Vesting price per share	$18.05; 22.00	$22.00	$22.00	$18.05	$17.00
Grant date price per share	$20.01	$19.68	$16.03	$9.55	$11.34
Volatility	47.1%	52.8%	54.2%	54.6%	49.8%
Dividend yield	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Risk-free rate	1.70%	1.39%	1.37%	0.62%	1.48%
Grant date	April 16, 2014	Nov. 22, 2013	July 18, 2013	July 19, 2012	July 15, 2011
Fair value of award (thousands)	$265	$155	$1,651	$1,188	$2,647
Derived service period (years)	0.2	0.2	0.6	1.4	0.9

The April 2014 grant shown above included 9,557 shares with a vesting price of $18.05 per share (equal to the fiscal 2012 grant vesting price) and 3,920 shares with a $22.00 per share vesting price. Since our share price on the grant date was greater than the vesting price for the 9,557 shares granted, the fair value of these shares was determined by multiplying the number of shares by the grant date price per share, which resulted in $0.2 million of stock-based compensation expense. The $0.2 million of compensation expense for these shares was recorded on the summary stock-based compensation table above as a component of fully vested share award expense.

Unvested Stock Awards

The annual Board of Director unvested stock award, which is administered under the terms of the Franklin Covey Co. 2015 Omnibus Incentive Plan, is designed to provide our non-employee directors, who are not eligible to participate in our employee stock purchase plan, an opportunity to obtain an interest in the Company through the acquisition of shares of our common stock. Each eligible director is entitled to receive a whole-share grant equal to $75,000 with a one-year vesting period, which is generally granted in January (following the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting) of each year. Shares granted under the terms of this annual award are ineligible to be voted or participate in any common stock dividends until they are vested.

Under the terms of this program, we issued 25,032 shares, 24,210 shares, and 14,616 shares of our common stock to eligible members of the Board of Directors during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014. The fair value of shares awarded to the directors was $0.5 million in each of fiscal years 2016 and 2015, and $0.3 million in fiscal 2014 as calculated on the grant date of the awards. The corresponding compensation cost is recognized over the vesting period of the awards, which is one year. The cost of the common stock issued from treasury for these awards was $0.3 million, $0.3 million, and $0.2 million for the fiscal years ended August 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014. The following information applies to our unvested stock awards for the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016:



			Weighted-
			Average Grant-
			Date Fair
	Number of		Value Per
	Shares		Share
Unvested stock awards at
August 31, 2015	24,210	$	18.59
Granted	25,032		17.98
Forfeited	-		-
Vested	(24,210)		18.59
Unvested stock awards at
August 31, 2016	25,032	$	17.98

At August 31, 2016, there was $0.2 million of unrecognized compensation cost related to unvested stock awards, which is expected to be recognized over the remaining weighted-average vesting period of approximately three months. The total recognized tax benefit from unvested stock awards totaled $0.1 million for each of the fiscal years ended August 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, respectively. The intrinsic value of our unvested stock awards at August 31, 2016 was $0.4 million.

Stock Options

We have an incentive stock option plan whereby options to purchase shares of our common stock may be issued to key employees at an exercise price not less than the fair market value of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. Information related to our stock option activity during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2016 is presented below:



				Weighted
			Weighted	Average
			Avg. Exercise	Remaining		Aggregate
	Number of		Price Per	Contractual		Intrinsic Value
	Stock Options		Share	Life (Years)		(thousands)
Outstanding at August 31, 2015	631,250	$	11.41
Granted	-		-
Exercised	-		-
Forfeited	-		-
Outstanding at August 31, 2016	631,250	$	11.41	3.8	$	3,052

Options vested and exercisable at
August 31, 2016	631,250	$	11.41	3.8	$	3,052

During fiscal 2014, we had 43,750 stock options exercised on a net share basis, which had an aggregate intrinsic value of $0.5 million. At August 31, 2016, there was no remaining unrecognized compensation expense related to our stock options and no options were exercised during fiscal 2016 or 2015.

The following additional information applies to our stock options outstanding at August 31, 2016:



		Weighted
	Number	Average		Options
	Outstanding	Remaining	Weighted	Exercisable at	Weighted
	at August 31,	Contractual	Average	August 31,	Average
Exercise Prices	2016	Life (Years)	Exercise Price	2016	Exercise Price
$9.00	125,000	3.9	$9.00	125,000	$9.00
$10.00	168,750	3.8	$10.00	168,750	$10.00
$12.00	168,750	3.8	$12.00	168,750	$12.00
$14.00	168,750	3.8	$14.00	168,750	$14.00
	631,250			631,250

Fully Vested Stock Awards

Client Partner and Consultant Award – During fiscal 2011, we implemented a new fully vested stock-based award program that is designed to reward our client partners and training consultants for exceptional long-term performance. The program grants shares of our common stock with a total value of $15,000 to each client partner who has sold over $20.0 million in cumulative sales or training consultant who has delivered over 1,500 days of training during their career. During fiscal 2016, four individuals qualified for this award; in fiscal 2015, five individuals earned this award; and 12 individuals qualified for the award in fiscal 2014.

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, the Compensation Committee approved a fully vested award equal to $10,000 for each general manager or area director that achieved a specified sales goal. Five individuals achieved their sales goals and qualified for the award. This award was only for fourth quarter fiscal 2015 sales performance and no additional awards may be granted under the terms of this award.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

The Company has an employee stock purchase plan that offers qualified employees the opportunity to purchase shares of our common stock at a price equal to 85 percent of the average fair market value of our common stock on the last trading day of each quarter. We issued a total of 49,375 shares, 42,687 shares, and 36,761 shares to ESPP participants during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, which had a corresponding cost basis of $0.7 million, $0.6 million, and $0.5 million, respectively. We received cash proceeds for these shares from ESPP participants totaling $0.7 million, $0.7 million, and $0.6 million during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014.

Impaired Assets

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Impaired Assets [Abstract]

Impaired Assets

11.IMPAIRED ASSETS

Our impaired asset charges consisted of the following (in thousands):



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2015		2014
Long-term receivables from FCOP	$	541	$	363
Capitalized curriculum		414		-
Investment cost method subsidiary		220		-
Prepaid expenses and other long-term assets		127		-
	$	1,302	$	363

The following is a description of the circumstances regarding the impairment of these long-lived assets.

Long-Term Receivables From FCOP – During the third quarter of fiscal 2015, we determined that the operating agreements between the Company and FCOP allow us to collect reimbursement for certain rental expenses prior to the annual required distribution of earnings to FCOP’s creditors. Such rents were previously treated as lower in priority and therefore, were considered long-term receivables. Although this determination is expected to improve our cash flows and collections of rents receivable from FCOP in the short term, it reduces the amount of cash we are expecting to receive from the required distribution of earnings to pay long-term receivable balances. After this determination was made, the present value of our previously recorded long-term receivables was more than the present value of expected corresponding cash flows. Accordingly, we recalculated our discount on the long-term receivables and impaired the remaining balance.

Subsequent to August 31, 2014, we received new cash flow and earnings projections from FCOP that reflected weaker sales of certain accessory products, which had a significant adverse impact on expected cash flows and earnings in future periods. Accordingly, we determined that an additional $0.6 million discount and a corresponding $0.4 million impairment charge were needed to reduce the long-term receivable from FCOP to its net realizable value and net present value.

Capitalized Curriculum – During fiscal 2015, we determined that it would be beneficial to discontinue a component of one of our existing offerings and we received legal notice that another offering contained names trademarked by another entity. Since the Company currently offers a similar program, the decision was made to discontinue the offering rather than modify the curriculum as required by applicable trademark law. Accordingly, we impaired the remaining unamortized carrying value of these offerings. These items were classified as components of other long-term assets on our consolidated balance sheets.

Investment in Cost Method Subsidiary – In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, we became aware of financial difficulties at an entity in which we had an investment accounted for under the cost method. Based on discussions with management of the entity, we determined that the investment in this subsidiary would not be recoverable in future periods due to going concern considerations. Accordingly, we impaired the carrying value of the investment in this entity. The investment in this entity was previously classified as a component of other long-term assets in our consolidated balance sheets.

Prepaid Expenses and Other Long-Term Assets – In connection with a component of one of our offerings that was discontinued (as described above), we had prepaid royalties to an unrelated developer. Based on the decision to impair the curriculum, we determined that the probability of receiving cash flows sufficient to recover the prepaid royalties was remote and we expensed the carrying value of these prepaid assets. Approximately $60,000 of this balance was previously included in other long-term assets.

Restructuring Costs

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Restructuring Costs [Abstract]

Restructuring Costs

12.RESTRUCTURING COSTS

Fiscal 2016 Restructuring Costs

In the fourth quarter of fiscal 2016, we restructured the operations of certain of our domestic sales offices. The cost of this restructuring was $0.4 million and was primarily comprised of employee severance costs, which were paid in August and September 2016.

During the second quarter of fiscal 2016, we restructured the operations of our Australian office. The restructuring was designed to reduce ongoing operating costs by closing the sales offices in Brisbane, Sydney, and Melbourne, and by reducing headcount for administrative and certain sales support functions. Our remaining sales and support personnel in Australia will work from home offices, similar to many of our sales personnel located in the U.S. and Canada. The Australia office restructure cost $0.4 million and was primarily comprised of office closure costs, including remaining lease expense on the offices that were closed, and for employee severance costs. The severance costs included the restructuring charge totaled less than $40,000. Remaining accrued restructuring costs totaled $0.2 million at August 31, 2016 and were included as a component of accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet.

Fiscal 2015 Restructuring Costs

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2015, we realigned our regional sales offices that serve the United States and Canada. As a result of this realignment, we closed our northeastern regional sales office located in Pennsylvania and created new geographic sales regions. In connection with this restructuring, we incurred costs related to involuntary severance and office closure costs. The restructuring charge taken during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2015 was comprised of the following (in thousands):



Description		Amount
Severance costs	$	570
Office closure costs		17
	$	587

The majority of these costs were paid prior to August 31, 2015 and the remaining restructuring liability totaled $0.1 million at August 31, 2015 and was included as a component of accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet. All of the remaining accrued severance at August 31, 2015 was paid during September 2015.

Employee Benefit Plans	12 Months Ended
Employee Benefit Plans	Aug. 31, 2016
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Employee Benefit Plans	13.EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS Profit Sharing Plans We have defined contribution profit sharing plans for our employees that qualify under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. These plans provide retirement benefits for employees meeting minimum age and service requirements. Qualified participants may contribute up to 75 percent of their gross wages, subject to certain limitations. These plans also provide for matching contributions to the participants that are paid by the Company. The matching contributions, which were expensed as incurred, totaled $1.9 million, $1.7 million, and $1.6 million during each of the fiscal years ended August 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014. We do not sponsor or participate in any defined-benefit pension plans. Deferred Compensation Plan We had a non-qualified deferred compensation (NQDC) plan that provided certain key officers and employees the ability to defer a portion of their compensation until a later date. Deferred compensation amounts used to pay benefits were held in a “rabbi trust,” which invested in insurance contracts, various mutual funds, and shares of our common stock as directed by the plan participants. However, due to legal changes resulting from the American Jobs Creation Act of 2004, we determined to cease compensation deferrals to the NQDC plan after December 31, 2004. Following the cessation of deferrals to the NQDC plan, the number of participants remaining in the plan declined steadily, and our Board of Directors decided to partially terminate the NQDC plan. Following this decision, all of the plan’s assets were liquidated, the plan’s liabilities were paid, and the only remaining items in the NQDC plan are shares of our common stock owned by the remaining plan participants. At August 31, 2016 and 2015, the cost basis of the shares of our common stock held by the rabbi trust was $0.4 million.

Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Income Taxes

14.INCOME TAXES

Our provision for income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands):



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2016		2015		2014
Current:
Federal	$	380	$	220	$	(237)
State		197		208		146
Foreign		2,553		2,691		2,557
		3,130		3,119		2,466

Deferred:
Federal		1,584		3,239		1,217
State		(70)		138		277
Foreign		(50)		(200)		(268)
Valuation allowance		301		-		-
		1,765		3,177		1,226
	$	4,895	$	6,296	$	3,692

The allocation of our total income tax provision is as follows (in thousands):



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2016		2015		2014
Net income	$	4,895	$	6,296	$	3,692
Other comprehensive income		(115)		(52)		24
	$	4,780	$	6,244	$	3,716

Income before income taxes consisted of the following (in thousands):



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2016		2015		2014
United States	$	9,328	$	15,073	$	19,256
Foreign		2,583		2,339		2,503
	$	11,911	$	17,412	$	21,759

The differences between income taxes at the statutory federal income tax rate and the consolidated income tax rate reported in our consolidated income statements were as follows:


YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31,	2016	2015	2014
Federal statutory income tax rate	35.0%	35.0%	35.0%
State income taxes, net of federal effect	1.9	2.3	1.9
Valuation allowance	2.5	-	-
Foreign jurisdictions tax differential	(0.6)	1.2	(0.4)
Tax differential on income subject to both U.S. and foreign taxes	1.9	0.5	0.5
Effect of claiming foreign tax credits instead of deductions for prior years	-	(3.2)	(19.3)
Uncertain tax positions	(0.4)	(0.9)	(2.6)
Non-deductible executive compensation	-	0.2	0.9
Non-deductible meals and entertainment	1.6	1.1	0.8
Other	(0.8)	-	0.2
	41.1%	36.2%	17.0%

In prior fiscal years, we elected to take deductions on our U.S. federal income tax returns for foreign income taxes paid, rather than claiming foreign tax credits. During those years we either generated or used net operating loss carryforwards and were therefore unable to utilize foreign tax credits. In fiscal 2011, we began claiming foreign tax credits on our U.S. federal income tax returns. Although we could not utilize the credits we claimed for fiscal 2012 and fiscal 2011 in those respective years, we concluded it was more likely than not that these foreign tax credits will be utilized in the future.

Our overall U.S. taxable income and foreign source income for fiscal 2014 and 2013 were sufficient to utilize all of the foreign tax credits generated during those fiscal years, plus additional credits generated in prior years. Accordingly, we amended our U.S. federal income tax returns from fiscal 2003 through fiscal 2010 to claim foreign tax credits instead of foreign tax deductions. The net tax benefit resulting from claiming these additional foreign tax credits, which was recorded in the period the decision was made to amend the related returns, totaled $4.2 million in fiscal 2014. In fiscal 2015, we finalized the calculations of the impact of amending previously filed federal income tax returns to realize foreign tax credits previously treated as expired under the tax positions taken in the original returns. The income tax benefit recognized from these foreign tax credits totaled $0.6 million in fiscal 2015.

We recognized tax benefits from deductions for stock-based compensation in excess of the corresponding expense recorded for financial statement purposes. Instead of reducing our income tax expense for these benefits, we recorded $0.1 million and $2.5 million for the fiscal years ending August 31, 2015 and 2014. Tax expense related to stock-based compensation recorded in additional paid-in capital for fiscal 2016 was insignificant.

The significant components of our deferred tax assets and liabilities were comprised of the following (in thousands):



AUGUST 31,		2016		2015
Deferred income tax assets:
Sale and financing of corporate
headquarters	$	9,013	$	9,531
Foreign income tax credit
carryforward		2,784		5,106
Stock-based compensation		2,674		1,671
Inventory and bad debt reserves		1,147		1,025
Bonus and other accruals		1,017		934
Deferred revenue		405		328
Other		617		810
Total deferred income tax assets		17,657		19,405
Less: valuation allowance		(301)		-
Net deferred income tax assets		17,356		19,405

Deferred income tax liabilities:
Intangibles step-ups – indefinite lived		(8,528)		(8,515)
Intangibles step-ups – definite lived		(6,003)		(6,552)
Intangible asset impairment and
amortization		(4,505)		(5,001)
Property and equipment depreciation		(3,367)		(3,139)
Unremitted earnings of foreign
subsidiaries		(574)		(546)
Other		(399)		(77)
Total deferred income tax liabilities		(23,376)		(23,830)
Net deferred income taxes	$	(6,020)	$	(4,425)

Deferred income tax amounts are recorded as follows in our consolidated balance sheets (in thousands):



AUGUST 31,		2016		2015
Current assets	$	-	$	2,479
Other long-term assets		650		194
Long-term liabilities		(6,670)		(7,098)
Net deferred income tax liability	$	(6,020)	$	(4,425)

As of August 31, 2016, we have utilized all of our U.S. federal net operating loss carryforwards. The Company still has U.S. state net operating loss carryforwards generated in various jurisdictions that expire primarily between September 1, 2016 and August 31, 2029.

Our U.S. foreign income tax credit carryforwards were comprised of the following at August 31, 2016 (in thousands):



Credit Generated in					Credits Used		Credits Used		Credits
Fiscal Year Ended	Credit Expires		Credits		in Prior		in Fiscal		Carried
August 31,	August 31,		Generated		Years		2016		Forward
2010	2020	$	2,907	$	(1,299)	$	(1,608)	$	-
2011	2021		3,448		-		(664)		2,784
2012	2022		2,563		(2,563)		-		-
2013	2023		2,815		(2,815)		-		-
2014	2024		1,378		(1,378)		-		-
2015	2025		1,422		(1,422)		-		-
2016	2026		1,648		-		(1,648)		-
		$	16,181	$	(9,477)	$	(3,920)	$	2,784

We amended our U.S. federal income tax returns from fiscal 2003 through fiscal 2010 to claim foreign tax credits instead of the foreign tax deductions that were previously claimed. The additional taxable income from claiming these foreign tax credits results in the complete utilization of our remaining net operating loss carryforwards in fiscal 2012, as well as the ability to utilize all of the foreign tax credit generated in fiscal 2012.

During the year ended August 31, 2016, we determined it was more likely than not that deferred tax assets of a foreign subsidiary would not be realized. Accordingly, we recorded a $0.3 million valuation allowance against these deferred tax assets.

We have determined that projected future taxable income is adequate to allow for realization of all deferred tax assets, except for the assets subject to the valuation allowance. We considered sources of taxable income, including future reversals of taxable temporary differences, future taxable income exclusive of reversing temporary differences and carryforwards, and reasonable, practical tax-planning strategies to generate additional taxable income. Based on the factors described above, we concluded that realization of our deferred tax assets, except those subject to the valuation allowance, is more likely than not at August 31, 2016.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of gross unrecognized tax benefits is as follows (in thousands):



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2016		2015		2014
Beginning balance	$	3,115	$	3,491	$	4,129
Additions based on tax positions
related to the current year		199		244		157
Additions for tax positions in
prior years		3		144		60
Reductions for tax positions of prior
years resulting from the lapse of
applicable statute of limitations		(212)		(339)		(663)
Other reductions for tax positions of
prior years		(81)		(425)		(192)
Ending balance	$	3,024	$	3,115	$	3,491

The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate is $2.1 million at August 31, 2016 and $2.2 million at August 31, 2015. Included in the ending balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits at August 31, 2016 is $2.7 million related to individual states’ net operating loss carryforwards. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recognized as components of income tax expense. The net accruals and reversals of interest and penalties increased income tax expense by an insignificant amount in each of fiscal 2016, fiscal 2015 and fiscal 2014. The balance of interest and penalties included on our consolidated balance sheets at August 31, 2016 and 2015 was $0.3 million each year.

During the next 12 months we expect a decrease in unrecognized tax benefits totaling $0.3 million related to foreign tax credits upon the lapse of the applicable statute of limitations. We also expect a decrease of $0.2 million in unrecognized tax benefits relating to state net operating loss deductions upon the lapse of the applicable statute of limitations.

We file United States federal income tax returns as well as income tax returns in various states and foreign jurisdictions. The tax years that remain subject to examinations for our major tax jurisdictions are shown below.

2009-2016	Canada
2009-2016	Australia
2011-2016	Japan, United Kingdom
2012-2016	United States – state and local income tax
2013-2016	United States – federal income tax

Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share

15.EARNINGS PER SHARE

The following is a reconciliation from basic earnings per share (EPS) to diluted EPS (in thousands, except per-share amounts).



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2016		2015		2014
Numerator for basic and
diluted earnings per share:
Net income	$	7,016	$	11,116	$	18,067

Denominator for basic and
diluted earnings per share:
Basic weighted average shares
outstanding		14,944		16,742		16,720
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and other
stock-based awards		132		181		227
Diluted weighted average shares
outstanding		15,076		16,923		16,947

EPS Calculations:
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.47	$	0.66	$	1.08
Diluted		0.47		0.66		1.07

Other securities, including performance stock-based compensation instruments, may have a dilutive effect on our EPS calculation in future periods if our financial results reach specified targets (Note 10).

Segment Information

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Segment Information [Abstract]

Segment Information

16.SEGMENT INFORMATION

Reportable Segments

Our revenues are primarily obtained from the sale of training and consulting services and related products. Effective September 1, 2015, we reorganized our internal reporting structure to include four new divisions and a corporate services group. A brief description of these new divisions follows:

Direct Offices – This division includes our geographic sales offices that serve the United States and Canada; our international sales offices located in Japan, the United Kingdom, and Australia; and our public programs group.

Strategic Markets – This division includes our government services office, the Sales Performance practice, the Customer Loyalty practice, and a new “Global 50” group, which is specifically focused on sales to large, multi-national organizations.

Education practice – This division includes our domestic and international Education practice operations, which are centered on sales to educational institutions.

International Licensees – This division is primarily comprised of our international licensees’ royalty revenues.

We determined that the new divisions are reportable segments under the applicable accounting guidance. Additionally, we determined that the Company’s chief operating decision maker is the CEO, and the primary measurement tool used in business unit performance analysis is Adjusted EBITDA, which may not be calculated as similarly titled amounts calculated by other companies. For reporting purposes, our consolidated Adjusted EBITDA can be calculated as our income or loss from operations excluding stock-based compensation, restructuring charges, depreciation expense, amortization expense, and certain other charges such as impaired asset charges and adjustments for changes in the fair value of contingent earn out liabilities from previous business acquisitions.

Our operations are not capital intensive and we do not own any manufacturing facilities or equipment. Accordingly, we do not allocate assets to the divisions for analysis purposes. Interest expense and interest income are primarily generated at the corporate level and are not allocated. Income taxes are likewise calculated and paid on a corporate level (except for entities that operate in foreign jurisdictions) and are not allocated for analysis purposes.

All prior period segment information has been revised to conform to our current organizational structure, assigned responsibilities, and primary internal reports. We account for our segment information on the same basis as the accompanying consolidated financial statements.



		Sales to
Fiscal Year Ended		External				Adjusted
August 31, 2016		Customers		Gross Profit		EBITDA

Direct offices	$	103,613	$	74,642	$	17,701
Strategic markets		29,778		18,749		3,536
Education practice		40,361		24,030		4,372
International licensees		17,629		13,667		9,174
Total		191,381		131,088		34,783
Corporate and eliminations		8,674		4,066		(7,889)
Consolidated	$	200,055	$	135,154	$	26,894

Fiscal Year Ended
August 31, 2015

Direct offices	$	113,087	$	81,057	$	18,801
Strategic markets		37,039		21,680		8,418
Education practice		33,128		18,797		2,531
International licensees		17,100		12,896		7,198
Total		200,354		134,430		36,948
Corporate and eliminations		9,587		3,659		(5,090)
Consolidated	$	209,941	$	138,089	$	31,858

Fiscal Year Ended
August 31, 2014

Direct offices	$	115,085	$	82,162	$	21,667
Strategic markets		31,841		18,156		4,625
Education practice		30,883		18,591		4,315
International licensees		17,065		13,505		8,406
Total		194,874		132,414		39,013
Corporate and eliminations		10,291		5,852		(4,593)
Consolidated	$	205,165	$	138,266	$	34,420

A reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to consolidated net income is provided below (in thousands):



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2016		2015		2014
Enterprise Adjusted EBITDA	$	34,783	$	36,948	$	39,013
Corporate expenses		(7,889)		(5,090)		(4,593)
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA		26,894		31,858		34,420
Stock-based compensation		(3,121)		(2,536)		(3,534)
Reduction (increase) in
contingent consideration liability		(1,538)		(35)		1,579
Other expenses		(670)		-		-
Impaired assets		-		(1,302)		(363)
Restructuring costs		(776)		(587)		-
Depreciation		(3,677)		(4,142)		(3,383)
Amortization		(3,263)		(3,727)		(3,954)
Income from operations		13,849		19,529		24,765
Interest income		325		383		427
Interest expense		(2,263)		(2,137)		(2,237)
Discount on related party receivable		-		(363)		(1,196)
Income before income taxes		11,911		17,412		21,759
Provision for income taxes		(4,895)		(6,296)		(3,692)
Net income	$	7,016	$	11,116	$	18,067

Geographic Information

Our revenues are derived primarily from the United States. However, we also operate wholly owned offices or contract with licensees to provide our services in various countries throughout the world. Our consolidated revenues were derived from the following countries (in thousands):



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2016		2015		2014
United States	$	155,153	$	162,594	$	153,999
Japan		14,997		14,446		16,652
United Kingdom		7,716		8,997		6,899
China/Singapore		5,027		3,821		3,322
Canada		4,357		6,460		8,780
Australia		3,404		3,774		4,623
Thailand		1,226		1,055		860
Mexico/Central America		917		974		923
Denmark/Scandinavia		863		729		831
India		677		708		684
Central/Eastern Europe		644		492		697
Middle East		584		670		594
Indonesia		579		651		761
Malaysia		384		511		405
Brazil		319		321		595
South Korea		318		179		725
Others		2,890		3,559		3,815
	$	200,055	$	209,941	$	205,165

During the periods presented in this report, there were no customers that accounted for more than ten percent of our consolidated revenues.

At August 31, 2016 and 2015, we had wholly owned direct offices in Australia, Japan, and the United Kingdom. Our long-lived assets, excluding intangible assets, goodwill, and the long-term portion of the FCOP receivable were held in the following locations for the periods indicated (in thousands):



AUGUST 31,		2016		2015
United States/Canada	$	27,288	$	28,770
Japan		2,045		1,227
United Kingdom		114		101
Australia		349		208
	$	29,796	$	30,306

Inter-segment sales were immaterial and were eliminated in consolidation.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for reporting segments including data and tables. Reportable segments include those that meet any of the following quantitative thresholds a) it's reported revenue, including sales to external customers and intersegment sales or transfers is 10 percent or more of the combined revenue, internal and external, of all operating segments b) the absolute amount of its reported profit or loss is 10 percent or more of the greater, in absolute amount of 1) the combined reported profit of all operating segments that did not report a loss or 2) the combined reported loss of all operating segments that did report a loss c) its assets are 10 percent or more of the combined assets of all operating segments.

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Related Party Transactions

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Related Party Transactions

17.RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Knowledge Capital Investment Group

Knowledge Capital Investment Group (Knowledge Capital) held a warrant to purchase 5.9 million shares of our common stock, exercised its warrant at various dates according to the terms of a fiscal 2011 exercise agreement, and received a total of 2.2 million shares of our common stock from shares held in treasury. Two members of our Board of Directors, including our CEO, have an equity interest in Knowledge Capital.

Pursuant to a fiscal 2011 warrant exercise agreement with Knowledge Capital, we filed a registration statement with the SEC on Form S-3 to register shares held by Knowledge Capital. This registration statement was declared effective on January 26, 2015. On May 20, 2015, Knowledge Capital sold 400,000 shares of our common stock on the open market and we did not purchase any of these shares. At each of August 31, 2016 and 2015, Knowledge Capital held 2.8 million shares of our common stock.

FC Organizational Products

During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2008, we joined with Peterson Partners to create a new company, FC Organizational Products, LLC. This new company purchased substantially all of the assets of our consumer solutions business unit with the objective of expanding the worldwide sales of FCOP as governed by a comprehensive license agreement between us and FCOP. On the date of the sale closing, we invested approximately $1.8 million to purchase a 19.5 percent voting interest in FCOP, and made a $1.0 million priority capital contribution with a 10 percent return. At the time of the transaction, we determined that FCOP was not a variable interest entity.

As a result of FCOP’s structure as a limited liability company with separate owner capital accounts, we determined that our investment in FCOP is more than minor and that we are required to account for our investment in FCOP using the equity method of accounting. We have not recorded our share of FCOP’s losses in the accompanying consolidated income statements because we have impaired and written off investment balances, as defined within the applicable accounting guidance, in previous periods in excess of our share of FCOP’s losses through August 31, 2016.

Based on changes to FCOP’s debt agreements and certain other factors in fiscal 2012, we reconsidered whether FCOP was a variable interest entity as defined under FASC 810, and determined that FCOP was a variable interest entity. Although the changes to the debt agreements did not modify the governing documents of FCOP, the changes were substantial enough to raise doubts regarding the sufficiency of FCOP’s equity investment at risk. We further determined that we are not the primary beneficiary of FCOP because we do not have the ability to direct the activities that most significantly impact FCOP’s economic performance, which primarily consist of the day-to-day sale of planning products and related accessories, and we do not have an obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from FCOP that could potentially be significant. Our voting rights and management board representation approximate our ownership interest and we are unable to exercise control through voting interests or through other means.

Our primary exposures related to FCOP are from amounts owed to us by FCOP. We receive reimbursement from FCOP for certain operating costs, some of which are billed to us by third-party providers. The operations of FCOP are primarily financed by the sale of planning products and accessories in the normal course of business. We classify our receivables from FCOP based upon expected payment. Long-term receivable balances are discounted at 15 percent, which was the estimated risk-adjusted borrowing rate of FCOP. This rate was based on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, current market interest rates for various qualities of comparable debt, discussions with FCOP’s lenders, and an evaluation of the realizability of FCOP’s future cash flows. In fiscal 2013, we began to accrete this long-term receivable and the majority of our interest income from fiscal 2014 through fiscal 2016 is attributable to the accretion of interest on long-term receivables.

Throughout fiscal 2014 we were optimistic about FCOP’s improving financial condition, as they increased their cash flows and did not request any working capital advances during calendar 2014. However, subsequent to August 31, 2014, we received new projected earnings and cash flow information that reflected weaker sales of accessory products, which were expected to have a significant adverse impact on expected earnings and cash flows in future periods. Accordingly, we determined that an additional $0.6 million discount charge and a corresponding $0.4 million impairment charge were needed to reduce the long-term receivable from FCOP to its net realizable value and ultimate net present value.

During fiscal 2015, we determined that we will receive payment from FCOP for certain rent expenses earlier than previously estimated and we recognized additional leasing revenues from FCOP totaling $0.2 million due to the change in the priority of the payment of these items. Although we were able to record additional leasing revenues and our cash flows on current related party receivables will improve in the short term, the present value of our share of cash distributions to cover remaining long-term receivables was reduced and was less than the present value of the receivables previously recorded and accordingly, the Company recalculated its discount on the long-term receivables and impaired the remaining balance, which totaled $0.5 million.

At August 31, 2016 and 2015, we had $3.2 million (net of $0.8 million discount) and $4.0 million (net of $1.0 million discount) receivable from FCOP, which have been classified in current assets and long-term assets in our consolidated balance sheets based on expected payment dates. We also owed FCOP $0.1 million and $50,000 at August 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively, for items purchased in the ordinary course of business. These liabilities were classified in accounts payable in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. If FCOP is unable to pay us for these receivables, our liquidity, financial position, and cash flows will be adversely affected.

CoveyLink Acquisition and Contingent Earn Out Payments

During fiscal 2009, we acquired the assets of CoveyLink Worldwide, LLC (CoveyLink). CoveyLink conducts training and provides consulting based upon the book The Speed of Trust by Stephen M.R. Covey, who is the brother of one of our executive officers.

We accounted for the acquisition of CoveyLink using the guidance found in Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141, Business Combinations. The purchase price was $1.0 million in cash plus or minus an adjustment for specified working capital and the costs necessary to complete the transaction, which resulted in a total initial purchase price of $1.2 million. The previous owners of CoveyLink, which includes Stephen M.R. Covey, were also entitled to earn annual contingent payments based upon earnings growth during the five years following the acquisition.

During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2014, we paid $3.5 million in cash to the former owners of CoveyLink for a contractual annual contingent payment. During fiscal 2015, we completed a review of the contingent earn out payments and determined that we owed the former owners of CoveyLink an additional $0.3 million for performance during the earn out measurement period. We do not anticipate any further payments related to the acquisition of CoveyLink. The annual contingent payments were classified as goodwill in our consolidated balance sheets under the accounting guidance applicable at the time of the acquisition.

Prior to the acquisition date, CoveyLink had granted us a non-exclusive license for content related to The Speed of Trust book and related training courses for which we paid CoveyLink specified royalties. As part of the CoveyLink acquisition, an amended and restated license of intellectual property was signed that granted us an exclusive, perpetual, worldwide, transferable, royalty-bearing license to use, reproduce, display, distribute, sell, prepare derivative works of, and perform the licensed material in any format or medium and through any market or distribution channel. We are required to pay the brother of one of our executive officers royalties for the use of certain intellectual property developed by him. The amount expensed for these royalties totaled $1.4 million, $1.4 million, and $1.5 million during the fiscal years ended August 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014. As part of the acquisition of CoveyLink, we signed an amended license agreement as well as a speaker services agreement. Based on the provisions of the speakers’ services agreement, we pay the brother of one of our executive officers a portion of the speaking revenues received for his presentations. We expensed $1.3 million, $1.0 million, and $1.0 million for payment on these presentations during fiscal years 2016, 2015 and 2014. We had $0.7 million accrued for these royalties and speaking fees at each of August 31, 2016 and 2015, which were included as components of accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.

Red Tree Acquisition

On April 10, 2014, we acquired the assets of Red Tree, Inc. (Red Tree), a company that provides training, consulting, and coaching designed to help organizations effectively manage and engage the “Millennial Generation” in their workforces. We determined that this acquisition met the definition of an acquisition of a business under applicable accounting guidance. The purchase price totaled $0.5 million in cash, which was paid at the closing of the purchase agreement. During the 12 months ended December 31, 2013, Red Tree had revenues of $1.3 million (unaudited) and a net loss of $0.1 million (unaudited). The acquisition of Red Tree had an immaterial impact on our consolidated financial statements during the fiscal year ended August 31, 2014 and was determined to be “not significant” as defined by Regulation S-X.

The following table summarizes the estimated fair values of the assets acquired from Red Tree (in thousands):



Inventory	$	7
Intangible assets		405
Goodwill		50
Cash paid	$	462

Based on the initial purchase price allocation, we acquired the following intangible assets, which are being amortized over five years (in thousands):



Category of			Estimated Useful
Intangible Asset	Amount		Life

Tradename	$	31	5 years
Customer lists		142	5 years
Content		232	5 years
	$	405

The acquisition costs associated with the purchase of Red Tree were insignificant and are included with our selling, general, and administrative expenses in fiscal 2014. The goodwill generated from this transaction is primarily attributable to the methodologies and processes acquired, and is expected to be deductible for income tax purposes.

The former owners of Red Tree are related to one of our Named Executive Officers and are currently employed by us.

Other Related Party Transactions

We pay an executive officer of the Company a percentage of the royalty proceeds received from the sales of certain books authored by him in addition to his annual salary. During the fiscal years ended August 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, we expensed $0.3 million, $0.2 million, and $0.2 million for these royalties and we had $0.2 million accrued at each of August 31, 2016 and 2015 as payable under the terms of these arrangements. These amounts are included as a component of accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.

We pay the estate of the late Dr. Stephen R. Covey a percentage of the royalty proceeds received from the sale of certain books that were authored by him. During fiscal 2016, 2015, and 2014, we expensed $0.1 million, $0.1 million, and $0.3 million for royalties under these agreements. At August 31, 2016 and 2015, we had $0.2 million and $0.1 million accrued, respectively, for payment to the estate of the former Vice-Chairman under these royalty agreements. Amounts payable to the estate of Dr. Stephen R. Covey are included as components of accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for related party transactions. Examples of related party transactions include transactions between (a) a parent company and its subsidiary; (b) subsidiaries of a common parent; (c) and entity and its principal owners; and (d) affiliates.

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Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Policy)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Fiscal Year

Basis Of Presentation

Basis of Presentation

Pervasiveness Of Estimates

Pervasiveness of Estimates

Reclassifications

Cash And Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Inventories



AUGUST 31,		2016		2015
Finished goods	$	5,002	$	3,914
Raw materials		40		35
	$	5,042	$	3,949

Property And Equipment

Property and Equipment

Description	Useful Lives
Buildings	20 years
Machinery and equipment	5–7 years
Computer hardware and software	3–5 years
Furniture, fixtures, and leasehold improvements	5–7 years

Our property and equipment were comprised of the following (in thousands):



AUGUST 31,		2016		2015
Land and improvements	$	1,312	$	1,312
Buildings		32,201		31,556
Machinery and equipment		2,279		2,273
Computer hardware and software		18,552		18,327
Furniture, fixtures, and leasehold
improvements		9,292		10,367
		63,636		63,835
Less accumulated depreciation		(47,553)		(48,336)
	$	16,083	$	15,499

Impairment Of Long-Lived Assets

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets And Goodwill

Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets and Goodwill

significant underperformance relative to historical or projected future operating results;

significant change in the manner of our use of acquired assets or the strategy for the overall business;

significant change in prevailing interest rates;

significant negative industry or economic trend;

significant change in market capitalization relative to book value; and/or

significant negative change in market multiples of the comparable company set.

Capitalized Curriculum Development Costs

Accrued Liabilities

Significant components of our accrued liabilities were as follows (in thousands):


AUGUST 31,		2016		2015
Accrued compensation	$	8,810	$	8,622
Other accrued liabilities		8,608		8,260
	$	17,418	$	16,882

Contingent Consideration for Business Acquisitions

Foreign Currency Translation And Transactions

Foreign Currency Translation and Transactions

Sales Taxes

Revenue Recognition

Our multiple-element arrangements generally do not include performance, cancellation, termination, or refund-type provisions.

Revenue is recognized as the net amount to be received after deducting estimated amounts for discounts and product returns.

Stock-Based Compensation

Shipping And Handling Fees And Costs

Shipping and Handling Fees and Costs

All shipping and handling fees billed to customers are recorded as a component of net sales. All costs incurred related to the shipping and handling of products are recorded in cost of sales.

Advertising Costs

Income Taxes

We provide for income taxes, net of applicable foreign tax credits, on temporary differences in our investment in foreign subsidiaries, which consist primarily of unrepatriated earnings.

Comprehensive Income

Accounting Pronouncements Issued And Adopted

Accounting Pronouncements Issued and Adopted

Accounting Pronouncements Issued Not Yet Adopted

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Components Of Inventories



AUGUST 31,		2016		2015
Finished goods	$	5,002	$	3,914
Raw materials		40		35
	$	5,042	$	3,949

Useful Life Of Property And Equipment

Description	Useful Lives
Buildings	20 years
Machinery and equipment	5–7 years
Computer hardware and software	3–5 years
Furniture, fixtures, and leasehold improvements	5–7 years

Property And Equipment



AUGUST 31,		2016		2015
Land and improvements	$	1,312	$	1,312
Buildings		32,201		31,556
Machinery and equipment		2,279		2,273
Computer hardware and software		18,552		18,327
Furniture, fixtures, and leasehold
improvements		9,292		10,367
		63,636		63,835
Less accumulated depreciation		(47,553)		(48,336)
	$	16,083	$	15,499

Accrued Liabilities


AUGUST 31,		2016		2015
Accrued compensation	$	8,810	$	8,622
Other accrued liabilities		8,608		8,260
	$	17,418	$	16,882

Accounts Receivable (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Accounts Receivable [Abstract]

Activity In Allowance For Doubtful Accounts



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2016		2015		2014
Beginning balance	$	1,333	$	918	$	982
Charged to costs and expenses		2,022		699		141
Deductions		(1,776)		(284)		(205)
Ending balance	$	1,579	$	1,333	$	918

Intangible Assets And Goodwill (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Abstract]

Intangible Assets



		Gross Carrying		Accumulated		Net Carrying
AUGUST 31, 2016		Amount		Amortization		Amount
Definite-lived intangible assets:
License rights	$	27,000	$	(16,790)	$	10,210
Acquired curriculum		58,564		(42,175)		16,389
Customer lists		16,827		(16,529)		298
Internally developed software		2,049		(2,049)		-
Trade names		1,250		(951)		299
		105,690		(78,494)		27,196
Indefinite-lived intangible asset:
Covey trade name		23,000		-		23,000
	$	128,690	$	(78,494)	$	50,196

AUGUST 31, 2015
Definite-lived intangible assets:
License rights	$	27,000	$	(15,852)	$	11,148
Acquired curriculum		58,549		(40,587)		17,962
Customer lists		16,827		(16,303)		524
Internally developed software		2,049		(1,708)		341
Trade names		1,250		(776)		474
		105,675		(75,226)		30,449
Indefinite-lived intangible asset:
Covey trade name		23,000		-		23,000
	$	128,675	$	(75,226)	$	53,449

Range Of Remaining Estimated Useful Lives And Weighted-Average Amortization


Category of Intangible Asset	Range of Remaining Estimated Useful Lives	Weighted Average Original Amortization Period

License rights	10 years	30 years
Curriculum	3 to 10 years	26 years
Customer lists	1 to 3 years	14 years
Internally developed software	None	3 years
Trade names	1 to 3 years	5 years

Amortization Expense For Intangible Assets Over The Next Five Years



YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31,
2017	$	2,883
2018		2,729
2019		2,489
2020		2,450
2021		2,449

Consolidated Goodwill



Balance at August 31, 2014	$	19,641
Contingent consideration payment on
CoveyLink acquisition		262
Accumulated impairments		-
Balance at August 31, 2015		19,903
Accumulated impairments		-
Balance at August 31, 2016	$	19,903

Schedule Of Allocated Goodwill To Reportable Operating Segments



Direct offices	$	10,790
Strategic markets		2,930
Education practice		2,176
International licensees		4,007
	$	19,903

Revolving Line Of Credit And Term Notes Payable (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Revolving Line Of Credit And Term Notes Payable [Abstract]

Principal Payments By Fiscal Year



YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31,
2017	$	3,750
2018		3,750
2019		6,563
	$	14,063

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of long-debt instruments or arrangements, including identification, terms, features, collateral requirements and other information necessary to a fair presentation. These are debt arrangements that originally required repayment more than twelve months after issuance or greater than the normal operating cycle of the entity, if longer.

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 210
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-02.22)
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
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-SubTopic 470
-Section 50
-Paragraph 3
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-Topic 235
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.4-08.(e),(f))
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-SubTopic 30
-Section 55
-Paragraph 8
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+ Details

Financing Obligation (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Financing Obligation [Abstract]

Financing Obligation



AUGUST 31,		2016		2015
Financing obligation payable in
monthly installments of $291 at
August 31, 2016, including
principal and interest, with two
percent annual increases
(imputed interest at 7.7%),
through June 2025	$	24,605	$	26,078
Less current portion		(1,662)		(1,473)
Total financing obligation,
less current portion	$	22,943	$	24,605

Future Principal Maturities



YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31,
2017	$	1,662
2018		1,868
2019		2,092
2020		2,335
2021		2,600
Thereafter		14,048
	$	24,605

Future Minimum Payments Under The Financing Obligation



YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31,
2017	$	3,509
2018		3,579
2019		3,651
2020		3,724
2021		3,798
Thereafter		15,157
Total future minimum financing
obligation payments		33,418
Less interest		(10,125)
Present value of future minimum
financing obligation payments	$	23,293

Operating Leases (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Operating Leases [Abstract]

Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Operating Lease Agreements And The Lease Amounts Receivable



YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31,
2017	$	466
2018		298
2019		307
2020		326
2021		325
Thereafter		362
	$	2,084

Future Minimum Lease Payments Due To Company



YEAR ENDING
AUGUST 31,
2017	$	4,027
2018		4,073
2019		3,792
2020		3,891
2021		2,056
Thereafter		2,997
	$	20,836

- Definition

Tabular disclosure of a lessee's leasing arrangements including: (1) the basis on which contingent rental payments are determined, (2) the existence and terms of renewal or purchase options and escalation clauses, (3) restrictions imposed by lease arrangements, such as those concerning dividends, additional debt, and further leasing, (4) rent holidays, rent concessions, or leasehold improvement incentives and unusual provisions or conditions. Disclosure may also include the specific period used to amortize material leasehold improvements made at the inception of the lease or during the lease term. Additionally, for operating leases having initial or remaining noncancelable lease terms in excess of one year: (a) future minimum rental payments required as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, in the aggregate and for each of the five succeeding fiscal years, (b) the total of minimum rentals to be received in the future under noncancelable subleases as of the date of the latest balance sheet presented, and (c) for all operating leases, rental expense for each period for which an income statement is presented, with separate amounts for minimum rentals, contingent rentals, and sublease rentals. Rental payments under leases with terms of a month or less that were not renewed need not be included.

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Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Schedule Of Contingent Consideration Liability



Contingent consideration liability at August 31, 2014	$	2,530
Increase in contingent consideration liability		35
Contingent consideration liability at August 31, 2015		2,565
Payment of first contingent consideration award		(2,167)
Increase in contingent consideration liability		1,538
Contingent consideration liability at August 31, 2016	$	1,936

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Total Cost Of Share-Based Compensation



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2016		2015		2014
Performance awards	$	2,492	$	1,890	$	2,716
Unvested stock awards		450		400		334
Fully vested stock awards		60		125		371
Compensation cost of the ESPP		119		121		113
	$	3,121	$	2,536	$	3,534

Assumptions Used In Estimating The Fair Value Of The Market-Based Performance Award


Model Input	Fiscal 2014 Grant 2	Fiscal 2014 Grant 1	Fiscal 2013 Grant	Fiscal 2012 Grant	Fiscal 2011 Grant
Number of shares	13,477	8,352	120,101	177,616	294,158
Vesting price per share	$18.05; 22.00	$22.00	$22.00	$18.05	$17.00
Grant date price per share	$20.01	$19.68	$16.03	$9.55	$11.34
Volatility	47.1%	52.8%	54.2%	54.6%	49.8%
Dividend yield	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%
Risk-free rate	1.70%	1.39%	1.37%	0.62%	1.48%
Grant date	April 16, 2014	Nov. 22, 2013	July 18, 2013	July 19, 2012	July 15, 2011
Fair value of award (thousands)	$265	$155	$1,651	$1,188	$2,647
Derived service period (years)	0.2	0.2	0.6	1.4	0.9

Unvested Stock Awards



			Weighted-
			Average Grant-
			Date Fair
	Number of		Value Per
	Shares		Share
Unvested stock awards at
August 31, 2015	24,210	$	18.59
Granted	25,032		17.98
Forfeited	-		-
Vested	(24,210)		18.59
Unvested stock awards at
August 31, 2016	25,032	$	17.98

Stock Option Activity



				Weighted
			Weighted	Average
			Avg. Exercise	Remaining		Aggregate
	Number of		Price Per	Contractual		Intrinsic Value
	Stock Options		Share	Life (Years)		(thousands)
Outstanding at August 31, 2015	631,250	$	11.41
Granted	-		-
Exercised	-		-
Forfeited	-		-
Outstanding at August 31, 2016	631,250	$	11.41	3.8	$	3,052

Options vested and exercisable at
August 31, 2016	631,250	$	11.41	3.8	$	3,052

Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable



		Weighted
	Number	Average		Options
	Outstanding	Remaining	Weighted	Exercisable at	Weighted
	at August 31,	Contractual	Average	August 31,	Average
Exercise Prices	2016	Life (Years)	Exercise Price	2016	Exercise Price
$9.00	125,000	3.9	$9.00	125,000	$9.00
$10.00	168,750	3.8	$10.00	168,750	$10.00
$12.00	168,750	3.8	$12.00	168,750	$12.00
$14.00	168,750	3.8	$14.00	168,750	$14.00
	631,250			631,250

Fiscal 2016 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Schedule Of Executive Awards



	Adjusted EBITDA				OD Suite Sales
	Award				Award
	Goal	Number of	Tranche		Goal	Number of	Tranche
	(millions)	Shares	Status		(millions)	Shares	Status
$	36.0	53,964	not vested	$	107.0	23,128	not vested
$	40.0	53,964	not vested	$	116.0	23,128	not vested
$	44.0	53,964	not vested	$	125.0	23,128	not vested
		161,892				69,384

Fiscal 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Schedule Of Executive Awards



	Adjusted EBITDA				OD Suite Sales
	Award				Award
	Goal	Number of	Tranche		Goal	Number of	Tranche
	(millions)	Shares	Status		(millions)	Shares	Status
$	39.6	26,241	not vested	$	107.0	11,247	not vested
$	45.5	26,241	not vested	$	118.0	11,247	not vested
$	52.3	26,241	not vested	$	130.0	11,247	not vested
		78,723				33,741

Fiscal 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Schedule Of Executive Awards



	Adjusted EBITDA				7 Habits Increased Sales
	Award				Award
	Goal	Number of	Tranche		Goal	Number of	Tranche
	(millions)	Shares	Status		(millions)	Shares	Status
$	37.0	20,864	not vested	$	5.0	8,942	vested
$	43.0	20,864	not vested	$	10.0	8,942	vested
$	49.0	20,864	not vested	$	12.5	8,942	not vested
		62,592				26,826

Fiscal 2013 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Schedule Of Executive Awards



	Adjusted EBITDA				Productivity Practice Sales
	Award				Award
	Goal	Number of	Tranche		Goal	Number of	Tranche
	(millions)	Shares	Status		(millions)	Shares	Status
$	33.0	15,887	vested	$	23.5	6,808	vested
$	40.0	15,887	not vested	$	26.5	6,808	not vested
$	47.0	15,887	not vested	$	29.5	6,808	not vested
		47,661				20,424

Fiscal 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]

Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]

Schedule Of Executive Awards



	Adjusted EBITDA				Productivity Practice Sales
	Award				Award
	Goal	Number of	Tranche		Goal	Number of	Tranche
	(millions)	Shares	Status		(millions)	Shares	Status
$	26.0	24,757	vested	$	20.5	10,610	vested
$	33.0	24,757	vested	$	23.5	10,610	vested
$	40.0	24,757	not vested	$	26.5	10,610	not vested
		74,271				31,830

Impaired Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Impaired Assets [Abstract]

Schedule Of Impairment Of Asset Charges



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2015		2014
Long-term receivables from FCOP	$	541	$	363
Capitalized curriculum		414		-
Investment cost method subsidiary		220		-
Prepaid expenses and other long-term assets		127		-
	$	1,302	$	363

Restructuring Costs (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Restructuring Costs [Abstract]

Schedule Of Restructuring Charges



Description		Amount
Severance costs	$	570
Office closure costs		17
	$	587

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Income Taxes [Abstract]

Provision For Income Taxes From Continuing Operations



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2016		2015		2014
Current:
Federal	$	380	$	220	$	(237)
State		197		208		146
Foreign		2,553		2,691		2,557
		3,130		3,119		2,466

Deferred:
Federal		1,584		3,239		1,217
State		(70)		138		277
Foreign		(50)		(200)		(268)
Valuation allowance		301		-		-
		1,765		3,177		1,226
	$	4,895	$	6,296	$	3,692

Allocation Of Total Income Tax Provision



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2016		2015		2014
Net income	$	4,895	$	6,296	$	3,692
Other comprehensive income		(115)		(52)		24
	$	4,780	$	6,244	$	3,716

Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2016		2015		2014
United States	$	9,328	$	15,073	$	19,256
Foreign		2,583		2,339		2,503
	$	11,911	$	17,412	$	21,759

Differences Between Income Taxes At The Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate And Income Taxes From Continuing Operations


YEAR ENDED AUGUST 31,	2016	2015	2014
Federal statutory income tax rate	35.0%	35.0%	35.0%
State income taxes, net of federal effect	1.9	2.3	1.9
Valuation allowance	2.5	-	-
Foreign jurisdictions tax differential	(0.6)	1.2	(0.4)
Tax differential on income subject to both U.S. and foreign taxes	1.9	0.5	0.5
Effect of claiming foreign tax credits instead of deductions for prior years	-	(3.2)	(19.3)
Uncertain tax positions	(0.4)	(0.9)	(2.6)
Non-deductible executive compensation	-	0.2	0.9
Non-deductible meals and entertainment	1.6	1.1	0.8
Other	(0.8)	-	0.2
	41.1%	36.2%	17.0%

Significant Components Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities



AUGUST 31,		2016		2015
Deferred income tax assets:
Sale and financing of corporate
headquarters	$	9,013	$	9,531
Foreign income tax credit
carryforward		2,784		5,106
Stock-based compensation		2,674		1,671
Inventory and bad debt reserves		1,147		1,025
Bonus and other accruals		1,017		934
Deferred revenue		405		328
Other		617		810
Total deferred income tax assets		17,657		19,405
Less: valuation allowance		(301)		-
Net deferred income tax assets		17,356		19,405

Deferred income tax liabilities:
Intangibles step-ups – indefinite lived		(8,528)		(8,515)
Intangibles step-ups – definite lived		(6,003)		(6,552)
Intangible asset impairment and
amortization		(4,505)		(5,001)
Property and equipment depreciation		(3,367)		(3,139)
Unremitted earnings of foreign
subsidiaries		(574)		(546)
Other		(399)		(77)
Total deferred income tax liabilities		(23,376)		(23,830)
Net deferred income taxes	$	(6,020)	$	(4,425)

Deferred Income Tax Amounts Recorded On The Consolidated Balance Sheets



AUGUST 31,		2016		2015
Current assets	$	-	$	2,479
Other long-term assets		650		194
Long-term liabilities		(6,670)		(7,098)
Net deferred income tax liability	$	(6,020)	$	(4,425)

Summary Of Tax Credit Carryforwards



Credit Generated in					Credits Used		Credits Used		Credits
Fiscal Year Ended	Credit Expires		Credits		in Prior		in Fiscal		Carried
August 31,	August 31,		Generated		Years		2016		Forward
2010	2020	$	2,907	$	(1,299)	$	(1,608)	$	-
2011	2021		3,448		-		(664)		2,784
2012	2022		2,563		(2,563)		-		-
2013	2023		2,815		(2,815)		-		-
2014	2024		1,378		(1,378)		-		-
2015	2025		1,422		(1,422)		-		-
2016	2026		1,648		-		(1,648)		-
		$	16,181	$	(9,477)	$	(3,920)	$	2,784

Reconciliation Of The Beginning And Ending Amount Of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2016		2015		2014
Beginning balance	$	3,115	$	3,491	$	4,129
Additions based on tax positions
related to the current year		199		244		157
Additions for tax positions in
prior years		3		144		60
Reductions for tax positions of prior
years resulting from the lapse of
applicable statute of limitations		(212)		(339)		(663)
Other reductions for tax positions of
prior years		(81)		(425)		(192)
Ending balance	$	3,024	$	3,115	$	3,491

Tax Years That Remain Subject To Examinations For Major Tax Jurisdictions

2009-2016	Canada
2009-2016	Australia
2011-2016	Japan, United Kingdom
2012-2016	United States – state and local income tax
2013-2016	United States – federal income tax

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Computation Of EPS



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2016		2015		2014
Numerator for basic and
diluted earnings per share:
Net income	$	7,016	$	11,116	$	18,067

Denominator for basic and
diluted earnings per share:
Basic weighted average shares
outstanding		14,944		16,742		16,720
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and other
stock-based awards		132		181		227
Diluted weighted average shares
outstanding		15,076		16,923		16,947

EPS Calculations:
Net income per share:
Basic	$	0.47	$	0.66	$	1.08
Diluted		0.47		0.66		1.07

Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Segment Information [Abstract]

Schedule Of Segment Operations



		Sales to
Fiscal Year Ended		External				Adjusted
August 31, 2016		Customers		Gross Profit		EBITDA

Direct offices	$	103,613	$	74,642	$	17,701
Strategic markets		29,778		18,749		3,536
Education practice		40,361		24,030		4,372
International licensees		17,629		13,667		9,174
Total		191,381		131,088		34,783
Corporate and eliminations		8,674		4,066		(7,889)
Consolidated	$	200,055	$	135,154	$	26,894

Fiscal Year Ended
August 31, 2015

Direct offices	$	113,087	$	81,057	$	18,801
Strategic markets		37,039		21,680		8,418
Education practice		33,128		18,797		2,531
International licensees		17,100		12,896		7,198
Total		200,354		134,430		36,948
Corporate and eliminations		9,587		3,659		(5,090)
Consolidated	$	209,941	$	138,089	$	31,858

Fiscal Year Ended
August 31, 2014

Direct offices	$	115,085	$	82,162	$	21,667
Strategic markets		31,841		18,156		4,625
Education practice		30,883		18,591		4,315
International licensees		17,065		13,505		8,406
Total		194,874		132,414		39,013
Corporate and eliminations		10,291		5,852		(4,593)
Consolidated	$	205,165	$	138,266	$	34,420

Reconciliation Of Adjusted EBITDA



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2016		2015		2014
Enterprise Adjusted EBITDA	$	34,783	$	36,948	$	39,013
Corporate expenses		(7,889)		(5,090)		(4,593)
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA		26,894		31,858		34,420
Stock-based compensation		(3,121)		(2,536)		(3,534)
Reduction (increase) in
contingent consideration liability		(1,538)		(35)		1,579
Other expenses		(670)		-		-
Impaired assets		-		(1,302)		(363)
Restructuring costs		(776)		(587)		-
Depreciation		(3,677)		(4,142)		(3,383)
Amortization		(3,263)		(3,727)		(3,954)
Income from operations		13,849		19,529		24,765
Interest income		325		383		427
Interest expense		(2,263)		(2,137)		(2,237)
Discount on related party receivable		-		(363)		(1,196)
Income before income taxes		11,911		17,412		21,759
Provision for income taxes		(4,895)		(6,296)		(3,692)
Net income	$	7,016	$	11,116	$	18,067

Consolidated Revenues From Continuing Operations By Country



YEAR ENDED
AUGUST 31,		2016		2015		2014
United States	$	155,153	$	162,594	$	153,999
Japan		14,997		14,446		16,652
United Kingdom		7,716		8,997		6,899
China/Singapore		5,027		3,821		3,322
Canada		4,357		6,460		8,780
Australia		3,404		3,774		4,623
Thailand		1,226		1,055		860
Mexico/Central America		917		974		923
Denmark/Scandinavia		863		729		831
India		677		708		684
Central/Eastern Europe		644		492		697
Middle East		584		670		594
Indonesia		579		651		761
Malaysia		384		511		405
Brazil		319		321		595
South Korea		318		179		725
Others		2,890		3,559		3,815
	$	200,055	$	209,941	$	205,165

Long-Lived Assets By Country



AUGUST 31,		2016		2015
United States/Canada	$	27,288	$	28,770
Japan		2,045		1,227
United Kingdom		114		101
Australia		349		208
	$	29,796	$	30,306

Related Party Transactions (Tables) - Red Tree, Inc [Member]

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2016

Business Acquisition [Line Items]

Schedule Of Estimated Fair Values Of Assets Acquired



Inventory	$	7
Intangible assets		405
Goodwill		50
Cash paid	$	462

Schedule Of Assets Acquired Amortized Over Estimated Useful Lives



Category of			Estimated Useful
Intangible Asset	Amount		Life

Tradename	$	31	5 years
Customer lists		142	5 years
Content		232	5 years
	$	405

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Capitalized curriculum development spending	$ 2,200
Capitalized development costs	8,900	$ 10,500
Foreign currency transaction gains (losses)	(300)	(1,100)	$ (100)
Licensee royalty revenue	14,400	13,700	13,800
Advertising costs	$ 6,600	7,400	7,500
Percent likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement	50.00%
Goodwill, impairment loss
Covey Trade Name [Member]
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Goodwill, impairment loss	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Minimum [Member]
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Capitalized development costs, amortization period	3 years
Maximum [Member]
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Capitalized development costs, amortization period	5 years

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Components Of Inventories) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Finished goods	$ 5,002	$ 3,914
Raw materials	40	35
Inventories	$ 5,042	$ 3,949

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Useful Life Of Property And Equipment) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016
Buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	20 years
Machinery And Equipment [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	5 years
Machinery And Equipment [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	7 years
Computer Hardware And Software [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	3 years
Computer Hardware And Software [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	5 years
Furniture, Fixtures, And Leasehold Improvements [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	5 years
Furniture, Fixtures, And Leasehold Improvements [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Useful life	7 years

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Property And Equipment) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 63,636	$ 63,835
Less accumulated depreciation	(47,553)	(48,336)
Property and equipment	16,083	15,499
Land And Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	1,312	1,312
Buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	32,201	31,556
Machinery And Equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	2,279	2,273
Computer Hardware And Software [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	18,552	18,327
Furniture, Fixtures, And Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, gross	$ 9,292	$ 10,367

Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Accrued Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Nature Of Operations And Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Accrued compensation	$ 8,810	$ 8,622
Other accrued liabilities	8,608	8,260
Accrued liabilities	$ 17,418	$ 16,882

Accounts Receivable (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Accounts Receivable (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Accounts Receivable [Abstract]
Period of trade accounts receivable past due over, collectibility review	90 days
Account receivable	$ 1.8
Note receivable	$ 2.9
Notes receivable, term	3 years
Notes receivable, interest rate	5.00%

Accounts Receivable (Activity In Allowance For Doubtful Accounts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Accounts Receivable [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 1,333	$ 918	$ 982
Charged to costs and expenses	2,022	699	141
Deductions	(1,776)	(284)	(205)
Ending balance	$ 1,579	$ 1,333	$ 918

Intangible Assets And Goodwill (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Abstract]
Duration of contingent payments from CoveyLink Acquisition	5 years
Payments for acquisition earnout		$ 0.3
Aggregate amortization expense from definite-lived intangible assets	$ 3.3	$ 3.7	$ 4.0

Intangible Assets And Goodwill (Intangible Assets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount	$ 105,690	$ 105,675
Definite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(78,494)	(75,226)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net carrying amount	27,196	30,449
Intangible assets, gross carrying amount	128,690	128,675
Intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(78,494)	(75,226)
Intangible assets, net carrying amount	50,196	53,449
Covey Trade Name [Member]
Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Covey trade name	23,000	23,000
Intangible assets, net carrying amount	23,000	23,000
License Rights [Member]
Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount	27,000	27,000
Definite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(16,790)	(15,852)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net carrying amount	10,210	11,148
Acquired Curriculum [Member]
Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount	58,564	58,549
Definite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(42,175)	(40,587)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net carrying amount	16,389	17,962
Customer Lists [Member]
Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount	16,827	16,827
Definite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(16,529)	(16,303)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net carrying amount	298	524
Internally Developed Software [Member]
Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount	2,049	2,049
Definite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(2,049)	(1,708)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net carrying amount		341
Trade Names [Member]
Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount	1,250	1,250
Definite-lived intangible assets, accumulated amortization	(951)	(776)
Finite-lived intangible assets, net carrying amount	$ 299	$ 474

Intangible Assets And Goodwill (Range Of Remaining Estimated Useful Lives And Weighted-Average Amortization) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016
License Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Range of Remaining Estimated Useful Lives	10 years
Weighted Average Original Amortization Period	30 years
Curriculum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Original Amortization Period	26 years
Customer Lists [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Original Amortization Period	14 years
Internally Developed Software [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Original Amortization Period	3 years
Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted Average Original Amortization Period	5 years
Minimum [Member] \| Curriculum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Range of Remaining Estimated Useful Lives	3 years
Minimum [Member] \| Customer Lists [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Range of Remaining Estimated Useful Lives	1 year
Minimum [Member] \| Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Range of Remaining Estimated Useful Lives	1 year
Maximum [Member] \| Curriculum [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Range of Remaining Estimated Useful Lives	10 years
Maximum [Member] \| Customer Lists [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Range of Remaining Estimated Useful Lives	3 years
Maximum [Member] \| Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Range of Remaining Estimated Useful Lives	3 years

Intangible Assets And Goodwill (Amortization Expense For Intangible Assets Over The Next Five Years) (Details) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Abstract]
2017	$ 2,883
2018	2,729
2019	2,489
2020	2,450
2021	$ 2,449

Intangible Assets And Goodwill (Consolidated Goodwill) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Intangible Assets And Goodwill [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 19,903	$ 19,641
Contingent consideration payment from CoveyLink acquisition		262
Accumulated impairments
Ending balance	$ 19,903	$ 19,903

Intangible Assets And Goodwill (Schedule Of Allocated Goodwill To Reportable Operating Segments) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 19,903	$ 19,903	$ 19,641
Direct Offices [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	10,790
Strategic Markets [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	2,930
Education Practice [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	2,176
International Licensees [Member]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 4,007

Revolving Line Of Credit And Term Notes Payable (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions		12 Months Ended
	May 23, 2016 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($)	May 24, 2016 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maturity date		Jan. 01, 2017
Outstanding amount on the revolving line of credit		$ 0.0		$ 0.0
Revolving Line Of Credit [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Maximum borrowing capacity	$ 30.0	$ 40.0
Maturity date	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2019
Fixed charge coverage ratio	1.40	1.15
Percentage added to LIBOR rate		1.85%
Unused commitment fee		0.25%
Maximum asset coverage ratio		150.00%
Interest rate		2.30%		2.00%
Maximum funded debt to EBITDAR ratio		3.00
Limit on capital expenditures		$ 8.0
Term Loan [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan amount			$ 15.0
Percentage added to LIBOR rate		1.85%
Maturity term		3 years
Term Loan [Member] \| Additional [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
First principal payment date		Oct. 01, 2016
Term Loan [Member] \| Additional [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan amount			5.0
Term Loan [Member] \| Additional [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Loan amount			$ 40.0

Revolving Line Of Credit And Term Notes Payable (Principal Payments By Fiscal Year) (Details) - Term Loan [Member] $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2017	$ 3,750
2018	3,750
2019	6,563
Total	$ 14,063

Financing Obligation (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Financing Obligation (Narrative) (Details) $ in Millions	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($) item
Financing Obligation [Abstract]
Duration of master lease agreement	20 years
Number of renewal options \| item	6
Duration of renewal options	5 years
Maximum duration of lease agreement	50 years
Carrying value of the land sold in the financing transaction \| $	$ 1.3

Financing Obligation (Financing Obligation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Financing Obligation [Abstract]
Financing obligation payable in monthly installments of $291 at August 31, 2016, including principal and interest, with two percent annual increases (imputed interest at 7.7%), through June 2025	$ 24,605	$ 26,078
Less current portion	(1,662)	(1,473)
Total financing obligation, less current portion	22,943	$ 24,605
Monthly payment of financing obligation	$ 291
Annual increase to base payment	2.00%
Imputed interest	7.70%
Expiration date	June 2025

Financing Obligation (Future Principal Maturities) (Details) - Financing Obligation [Member] $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Future Principal Maturities Financing Obligation [Line Items]
2017	$ 1,662
2018	1,868
2019	2,092
2020	2,335
2021	2,600
Thereafter	14,048
Total	$ 24,605

Financing Obligation (Future Minimum Payments Under The Financing Obligation) (Details) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Financing Obligation [Abstract]
2017	$ 3,509
2018	3,579
2019	3,651
2020	3,724
2021	3,798
Thereafter	15,157
Total future minimum financing obligation payments	33,418
Less interest	(10,125)
Present value of future minimum financing obligation payments	$ 23,293

Operating Leases (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Total rent expense	$ 2.2	$ 2.3	$ 2.2
Cost basis of office space available for lease	35.8
Carrying value of office space available for lease	9.6
Sublease revenue	$ 4.4	$ 4.4	$ 3.9
Minimum [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating lease term		1 year
Maximum [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Operating lease term	7 years
FC Organizational Products [Member]
Operating Leased Assets [Line Items]
Lease income	$ 0.7

Operating Leases (Future Minimum Lease Payments Under Operating Lease Agreements And The Lease Amounts Receivable) (Details) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Operating Leases [Abstract]
2017	$ 466
2018	298
2019	307
2020	326
2021	325
Thereafter	362
Total	$ 2,084

Operating Leases (Future Minimum Lease Payments Due To Company) (Details) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Operating Leases [Abstract]
2017	$ 4,027
2018	4,073
2019	3,792
2020	3,891
2021	2,056
Thereafter	2,997
Total	$ 20,836

Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	2 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies [Abstract]
HPE outsourcing contract, fixed charge per month	$ 18
HPE outsourcing contract, expiration date		Jun. 30, 2019
HPE outsourcing contract, expense		$ 3,800	$ 4,900	$ 5,200
HPE outsourcing contract, freight charges		1,800	1,900	$ 2,200
Purchase commitments	5,200	5,200
Amount of letters of credit	100	$ 100	100
Letters of credit, expiration date		Jan. 01, 2017
Outstanding amount on letters of credit	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

- Definition

The carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the current and noncurrent portions of long-term obligations drawn from a line of credit, which is a bank's commitment to make loans up to a specific amount. Examples of items that might be included in the application of this element may consist of letters of credit, standby letters of credit, and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a maximum amount as of any point in time conditional on satisfaction of specified terms before, as of and after the date of drawdowns on the line. Includes short-term obligations that would normally be classified as current liabilities but for which (a) postbalance sheet date issuance of a long term obligation to refinance the short term obligation on a long term basis, or (b) the enterprise has entered into a financing agreement that clearly permits the enterprise to refinance the short-term obligation on a long term basis and the following conditions are met (1) the agreement does not expire within 1 year and is not cancelable by the lender except for violation of an objectively determinable provision, (2) no violation exists at the BS date, and (3) the lender has entered into the financing agreement is expected to be financially capable of honoring the agreement.

+ References + Details

Shareholders' Equity (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands				12 Months Ended
	Dec. 08, 2015	Mar. 27, 2015	Jan. 23, 2015	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Dec. 14, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Shares of preferred stock authorized for issuance				14,000,000
Preferred stock issued				0	0
Preferred stock outstanding				0	0
Amount authorized under common stock repurchase plan		$ 40,000
Number of shares withheld for minimum statutory taxes				2,260	17,935
Values of withheld shares				$ 38	$ 300
Dutch auction tender offer amount for shares of common stock	$ 35,000
Dutch auction tender offer commence date	Dec. 14, 2015
Dutch auction tender offer expiration date	Jan. 12, 2016
Common stock shares acquired from fully subscribed Dutch auction tender offer						1,971,832
Price per share, common stock share acquired from fully subscribed Dutch auction tender offer						$ 17.75
Total tender offer cost						$ 35,300
Stock repurchased during period, shares			10,000,000	1,291,347
Stock repurchased during period, value				$ 22,300
Cash and cash equivalents		10,000		$ 10,456	$ 16,234		$ 10,483	$ 12,291
Minimum [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Dutch auction tender offer share price of common stock	$ 15.50
Available cash for debt financing		$ 10,000
Maximum [Member]
Class of Stock [Line Items]
Dutch auction tender offer share price of common stock	$ 17.75

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2013
Contingent consideration liability	$ 2.2
NinetyFive 5, LLC [Member]
Purchase price		$ 8.5

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Schedule Of Contingent Consideration Liability) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]
Contingent consideration liability at beginning of year	$ 2,565	$ 2,530
Payment of first contingent consideration award	(2,167)
Increase in contingent consideration liability	1,538	35	$ (1,579)
Contingent consideration liability at end of year	$ 1,936	$ 2,565	$ 2,530

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Narrative) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands		1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Jan. 23, 2015 shares	Apr. 30, 2014 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Aug. 31, 2015 USD ($) item $ / shares shares	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($) employee item $ / shares shares	Aug. 31, 2015 USD ($) employee $ / shares shares	Aug. 31, 2014 USD ($) employee shares	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012 item shares	Aug. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Nov. 12, 2015 item shares	Nov. 30, 2013 item shares	Dec. 01, 2012 item shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Common stock issued from treasury stock \| shares				81,757
Shares withheld for tax \| shares				2,260
Capitalized stock-based compensation expense				$ 0	$ 0	$ 0
Stock-based compensation expense				$ 3,121	$ 2,536	$ 3,534
Exercise price \| $ / shares			$ 11.41	$ 11.41	$ 11.41
Stock options exercised \| shares
Aggregate intrinsic value				$ 3,052
Fiscal 2011 Grant [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting price per share \| $ / shares				$ 17.00
Average share price \| $ / shares				11.34
Fiscal 2012 Grant [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting price per share \| $ / shares				18.05
Average share price \| $ / shares				9.55
Fiscal 2013 Grant [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting price per share \| $ / shares				22.00
Average share price \| $ / shares				16.03
Fiscal 2014 Grant 1 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting price per share \| $ / shares				22.00
Average share price \| $ / shares				19.68
Fiscal 2014 Grant 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Average share price \| $ / shares				20.01
Stock-based compensation expense		$ 200
Minimum [Member] \| Fiscal 2014 Grant 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting price per share \| $ / shares				18.05
Maximum [Member] \| Fiscal 2014 Grant 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting price per share \| $ / shares				$ 22.00
Stock Options [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense				$ 0
Stock options exercised \| shares				0	0	43,750
Aggregate intrinsic value						$ 500
Performance Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based incremental compensation expense from plan modification				$ 700
Recognized stock-based incremental compensation expense from plan modification					$ 500
Number of tranches \| item				0
Stock-based compensation expense				$ 2,492	1,890	$ 2,716
Fiscal 2016 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares authorized to be issued \| shares										231,276
Number of individual vesting conditions \| item										6
Number of performance measures \| item										2
Fiscal 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares authorized to be issued \| shares				112,464
Number of individual vesting conditions \| item				6
Number of performance measures \| item				2
Fiscal 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Life of awards				6 years
Fiscal 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares authorized to be issued \| shares											89,418
Number of individual vesting conditions \| item											6
Number of performance measures \| item											2
Fiscal 2013 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares authorized to be issued \| shares												68,085
Number of individual vesting conditions \| item												6
Number of performance measures \| item												2
Fiscal 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares authorized to be issued \| shares								106,101
Number of individual vesting conditions \| item								6
Number of performance measures \| item								2
Common Stock Price Performance Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Period which common stock price must average over specified levels				5 days
Percent of performance award to be granted							0.25%	0.25%	0.50%
Number of employees with additional supplemental award \| employee						3
Unvested Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unrecognized compensation expense				$ 200
Stock-based compensation expense				450	$ 400	$ 334
Whole-share grant per eligible director				$ 75
Vesting period of awards				1 year
Shares issued under terms of the award \| shares			24,210	25,032	24,210	14,616
Fair value of shares awarded				$ 500	$ 500	$ 300
Cost of common stock issued from treasury				$ 300	300	200
Weighted-average vesting period for recognition				3 months
Total recognized tax benefit from unvested stock awards				$ 100	$ 100	$ 100
Intrinsic value of unvested stock awards				$ 400
Client Partner And Consultant Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of additional individual vesting conditions \| item			0
Value of shares granted and fully vested			$ 10						$ 15
Number of individuals who qualified for award \| employee				4	5	12
Threshold of cumulative sales over the career in order to receive common stock									$ 20,000
Threshold of consulting days performed over the career in order to receive common stock									1500 days
2015 Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Authorized additional shares of common stock for issuance \| shares	1,000,000
Shares available for granting \| shares				705,000
Shares remaining in employee stock purchase plan \| shares				440,000
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense				$ 119	$ 121	$ 113
Price of common stock as a percent of the average fair market value				85.00%
Shares issued to employee stock purchase plan participants \| shares				49,375	42,687	36,761
Cost basis of shares issued to employee stock purchase plan participants				$ 700	$ 600	$ 500
Proceeds from ESPP participants				$ 700	$ 700	$ 600
Tranche One [Member] \| Fiscal 2014 Grant 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted \| shares		9,557
Vesting price per share \| $ / shares		$ 18.05
Tranche Two [Member] \| Fiscal 2014 Grant 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted \| shares		3,920
Vesting price per share \| $ / shares		$ 22.00
3 Years Or Less [Member] \| Common Stock Price Performance Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Period to achieve specified levels of common stock price				3 years
Percent of shares which will vest				100.00%
3 To 5 Years [Member] \| Common Stock Price Performance Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Percent of shares which will vest				50.00%
3 To 5 Years [Member] \| Common Stock Price Performance Award [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Period to achieve specified levels of common stock price				3 years
3 To 5 Years [Member] \| Common Stock Price Performance Award [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Period to achieve specified levels of common stock price				5 years
After 5 Years [Member] \| Common Stock Price Performance Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Period of the specific price target were met				5 years
Target number of shares expected to vest \| shares				0

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Total Cost Of Share-Based Compensation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation cost	$ 3,121	$ 2,536	$ 3,534
Performance Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation cost	2,492	1,890	2,716
Unvested Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation cost	450	400	334
Fully-Vested Stock Awards [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation cost	60	125	371
Employee Stock Purchase Plan [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Compensation cost	$ 119	$ 121	$ 113

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Schedule Of Executive Awards) (Details) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($) shares
Fiscal 2016 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	161,892
OD Suite Award, Number of Shares	69,384
Fiscal 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	78,723
OD Suite Award, Number of Shares	33,741
Fiscal 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	62,592
Seven Habits Increased Award, Number of Shares	26,826
Fiscal 2013 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	47,661
Productivity Practice Award, Number of Shares	20,424
Fiscal 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	74,271
Productivity Practice Award, Number of Shares	31,830
Tranche One [Member] \| Fiscal 2016 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Goal \| $	$ 36.0
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	53,964
EBITDA Award, Tranche Status	not vested
OD Suite Award Goal \| $	$ 107.0
OD Suite Award, Number of Shares	23,128
OD Suite Award, Tranche Status	not vested
Tranche One [Member] \| Fiscal 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Goal \| $	$ 39.6
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	26,241
EBITDA Award, Tranche Status	not vested
OD Suite Award Goal \| $	$ 107.0
OD Suite Award, Number of Shares	11,247
OD Suite Award, Tranche Status	not vested
Tranche One [Member] \| Fiscal 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Goal \| $	$ 37.0
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	20,864
EBITDA Award, Tranche Status	not vested
Seven Habits Increased Award, Goal \| $	$ 5.0
Seven Habits Increased Award, Number of Shares	8,942
Seven Habits Increased Award, Tranche Status	vested
Tranche One [Member] \| Fiscal 2013 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Goal \| $	$ 33.0
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	15,887
EBITDA Award, Tranche Status	vested
Productivity Practice Award, Goal \| $	$ 23.5
Productivity Practice Award, Number of Shares	6,808
Productivity Practice Award, Tranche Status	vested
Tranche One [Member] \| Fiscal 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Goal \| $	$ 26.0
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	24,757
EBITDA Award, Tranche Status	vested
Productivity Practice Award, Goal \| $	$ 20.5
Productivity Practice Award, Number of Shares	10,610
Productivity Practice Award, Tranche Status	vested
Tranche Two [Member] \| Fiscal 2016 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Goal \| $	$ 40.0
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	53,964
EBITDA Award, Tranche Status	not vested
OD Suite Award Goal \| $	$ 116.0
OD Suite Award, Number of Shares	23,128
OD Suite Award, Tranche Status	not vested
Tranche Two [Member] \| Fiscal 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Goal \| $	$ 45.5
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	26,241
EBITDA Award, Tranche Status	not vested
OD Suite Award Goal \| $	$ 118.0
OD Suite Award, Number of Shares	11,247
OD Suite Award, Tranche Status	not vested
Tranche Two [Member] \| Fiscal 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Goal \| $	$ 43.0
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	20,864
EBITDA Award, Tranche Status	not vested
Seven Habits Increased Award, Goal \| $	$ 10.0
Seven Habits Increased Award, Number of Shares	8,942
Seven Habits Increased Award, Tranche Status	vested
Tranche Two [Member] \| Fiscal 2013 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Goal \| $	$ 40.0
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	15,887
EBITDA Award, Tranche Status	not vested
Productivity Practice Award, Goal \| $	$ 26.5
Productivity Practice Award, Number of Shares	6,808
Productivity Practice Award, Tranche Status	not vested
Tranche Two [Member] \| Fiscal 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Goal \| $	$ 33.0
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	24,757
EBITDA Award, Tranche Status	vested
Productivity Practice Award, Goal \| $	$ 23.5
Productivity Practice Award, Number of Shares	10,610
Productivity Practice Award, Tranche Status	vested
Tranche Three [Member] \| Fiscal 2016 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Goal \| $	$ 44.0
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	53,964
EBITDA Award, Tranche Status	not vested
OD Suite Award Goal \| $	$ 125.0
OD Suite Award, Number of Shares	23,128
OD Suite Award, Tranche Status	not vested
Tranche Three [Member] \| Fiscal 2015 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Goal \| $	$ 52.3
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	26,241
EBITDA Award, Tranche Status	not vested
OD Suite Award Goal \| $	$ 130.0
OD Suite Award, Number of Shares	11,247
OD Suite Award, Tranche Status	not vested
Tranche Three [Member] \| Fiscal 2014 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Goal \| $	$ 49.0
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	20,864
EBITDA Award, Tranche Status	not vested
Seven Habits Increased Award, Goal \| $	$ 12.5
Seven Habits Increased Award, Number of Shares	8,942
Seven Habits Increased Award, Tranche Status	not vested
Tranche Three [Member] \| Fiscal 2013 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Goal \| $	$ 47.0
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	15,887
EBITDA Award, Tranche Status	not vested
Productivity Practice Award, Goal \| $	$ 29.5
Productivity Practice Award, Number of Shares	6,808
Productivity Practice Award, Tranche Status	not vested
Tranche Three [Member] \| Fiscal 2012 Long Term Incentive Plan Award [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
EBITDA Award, Goal \| $	$ 40.0
EBITDA Award, Number of Shares	24,757
EBITDA Award, Tranche Status	not vested
Productivity Practice Award, Goal \| $	$ 26.5
Productivity Practice Award, Number of Shares	10,610
Productivity Practice Award, Tranche Status	not vested

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Assumptions Used In Estimating The Fair Value Of The Market-Based Performance Award) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Fiscal 2014 Grant 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares \| shares	13,477
Grant date share price per share	$ 20.01
Volatility	47.10%
Dividend yield	0.00%
Risk-free rate	1.70%
Grant date	Apr. 16, 2014
Fair value of award \| $	$ 265
Derived service period	2 months 12 days
Fiscal 2014 Grant 1 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares \| shares	8,352
Vesting price per share	$ 22.00
Grant date share price per share	$ 19.68
Volatility	52.80%
Dividend yield	0.00%
Risk-free rate	1.39%
Grant date	Nov. 22, 2013
Fair value of award \| $	$ 155
Derived service period	2 months 12 days
Fiscal 2013 Grant [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares \| shares	120,101
Vesting price per share	$ 22.00
Grant date share price per share	$ 16.03
Volatility	54.20%
Dividend yield	0.00%
Risk-free rate	1.37%
Grant date	Jul. 18, 2013
Fair value of award \| $	$ 1,651
Derived service period	7 months 6 days
Fiscal 2012 Grant [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares \| shares	177,616
Vesting price per share	$ 18.05
Grant date share price per share	$ 9.55
Volatility	54.60%
Dividend yield	0.00%
Risk-free rate	0.62%
Grant date	Jul. 19, 2012
Fair value of award \| $	$ 1,188
Derived service period	1 year 4 months 24 days
Fiscal 2011 Grant [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares \| shares	294,158
Vesting price per share	$ 17.00
Grant date share price per share	$ 11.34
Volatility	49.80%
Dividend yield	0.00%
Risk-free rate	1.48%
Grant date	Jul. 15, 2011
Fair value of award \| $	$ 2,647
Derived service period	10 months 24 days
Minimum [Member] \| Fiscal 2014 Grant 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting price per share	$ 18.05
Maximum [Member] \| Fiscal 2014 Grant 2 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting price per share	$ 22.00

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Unvested Stock Awards) (Details) - Unvested Stock Awards [Member]	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016 $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Unvested stock awards at August 31, 2015, Number of Shares \| shares	24,210
Granted, Number of Shares \| shares	25,032
Vested, Number of Shares \| shares	(24,210)
Unvested stock awards at May 28, 2016, Number of Shares \| shares	25,032
Unvested stock awards at August 31, 2015, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share \| $ / shares	$ 18.59
Granted, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share \| $ / shares	17.98
Vested, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share \| $ / shares	18.59
Unvested stock awards at May 28, 2016, Weighted-Average Grant Date Fair Value Per Share \| $ / shares	$ 17.98

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Stock Option Activity) (Details) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Stock-Based Compensation Plans [Abstract]
Number of Stock Options, Outstanding at August 31, 2015 \| shares	631,250
Number of Stock Options, Granted \| shares
Number of Stock Options, Exercised \| shares
Number of Stock Options, Forfeited \| shares
Number of Stock Options, Outstanding at August 31, 2016 \| shares	631,250
Number of Stock Options, Options vested and exercisable at August 31, 2016 \| shares	631,250
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Outstanding at August 31, 2015 \| $ / shares	$ 11.41
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Granted \| $ / shares
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Exercised \| $ / shares
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Forfeited \| $ / shares
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Outstanding at August 31, 2016 \| $ / shares	11.41
Weighted Average Exercise Price Per Share, Options vested and exercisable at August 31, 2016 \| $ / shares	$ 11.41
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life, Outstanding at August 31, 2016	3 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life, Options vested and exercisable at August 31, 2016	3 years 9 months 18 days
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Outstanding at August 31, 2016 \| $	$ 3,052
Aggregate Intrinsic Value, Options vested and exercisable at August 31, 2016 \| $	$ 3,052

Stock-Based Compensation Plans (Stock Options Outstanding And Exercisable) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016 $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number Outstanding at August 31, 2016 \| shares	631,250
Options Exercisable at August 31, 2016 \| shares	631,250
$9.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercise Prices	$ 9.00
Number Outstanding at August 31, 2016 \| shares	125,000
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	3 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding	$ 9.00
Options Exercisable at August 31, 2016 \| shares	125,000
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable	$ 9.00
$10.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercise Prices	$ 10.00
Number Outstanding at August 31, 2016 \| shares	168,750
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	3 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding	$ 10.00
Options Exercisable at August 31, 2016 \| shares	168,750
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable	$ 10.00
$12.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercise Prices	$ 12.00
Number Outstanding at August 31, 2016 \| shares	168,750
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	3 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding	$ 12.00
Options Exercisable at August 31, 2016 \| shares	168,750
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable	$ 12.00
$14.00 [Member]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Exercise Prices	$ 14.00
Number Outstanding at August 31, 2016 \| shares	168,750
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Life	3 years 9 months 18 days
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Outstanding	$ 14.00
Options Exercisable at August 31, 2016 \| shares	168,750
Weighted Average Exercise Price, Exercisable	$ 14.00

Impaired Assets (Schedule Of Impairment Of Asset Charges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Long-term receivables from FCOP	$ 541	$ 363
Capitalized curriculum	414
Investment cost method subsidiary	220
Prepaid expenses and other long-term assets	127
Total impairment of assets	1,302	363
Other long-term assets	$ 60
FC Organizational Products, LLC [Member]
Additional discount charge		600
Impairment charge needed to reduce the long-term receivable		$ 400

Restructuring Costs (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs	$ 400	$ 776	$ 587
Office restructure cost		400
Severance costs			570
Accrued restructuring costs	$ 200	200
Restructuring liability			$ 100
Maximum [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Severance costs		$ 40

Restructuring Costs (Schedule Of Restructuring Charges) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Restructuring Costs [Abstract]
Severance costs			$ 570
Office closure costs			17
Total restructuring charge	$ 400	$ 776	$ 587

Employee Benefit Plans (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Employee Benefit Plans [Abstract]
Maximum percent of gross wages employees may contribute	75.00%
Matching contributions	$ 1.9	$ 1.7	$ 1.6
Value of shares of common stock owned by remaining plan participants in deferred compensation plan	$ 0.4	$ 0.4

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Effective income tax rate	41.10%	36.20%	17.00%
Foreign income tax credit carryforward	$ 2,784	$ 5,106
Operating loss carryforwards	2,700
Income tax benefit from foreign tax credits	600	4,200
Valuation allowance against deferred tax assets	301
Total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate	2,100	2,200
Balance of interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions	300	300
Reductions for tax positions of prior years resulting from the lapse of applicable statute of limitations	(212)	(339)	$ (663)
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Reduction of income tax expense in additional paid in capital	$ (52)	$ 137	$ 2,477

Income Taxes (Provision For Income Taxes From Continuing Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Current, Federal	$ 380	$ 220	$ (237)
Current, State	197	208	146
Current, Foreign	2,553	2,691	2,557
Current	3,130	3,119	2,466
Deferred, Federal	1,584	3,239	1,217
Deferred, State	(70)	138	277
Deferred, Foreign	(50)	(200)	(268)
Deferred, Valuation allowance	301
Deferred	1,765	3,177	1,226
Provision for income taxes	$ 4,895	$ 6,296	$ 3,692

Income Taxes (Allocation Of Total Income Tax Provision) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Net income	$ 4,895	$ 6,296	$ 3,692
Other comprehensive income	(115)	(52)	24
Total income tax provision	$ 4,780	$ 6,244	$ 3,716

Income Taxes (Income From Continuing Operations Before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
United States	$ 9,328	$ 15,073	$ 19,256
Foreign	2,583	2,339	2,503
Income before income taxes	$ 11,911	$ 17,412	$ 21,759

Income Taxes (Differences Between Income Taxes At The Statutory Federal Income Tax Rate And Income Taxes From Continuing Operations) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Federal statutory income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State income taxes, net of federal effect	1.90%	2.30%	1.90%
Valuation allowance	2.50%
Foreign jurisdictions tax differential	(0.60%)	1.20%	(0.40%)
Tax differential on income subject to both U.S. and foreign taxes	1.90%	0.50%	0.50%
Effect of claiming foreign tax credits instead of deductions for prior years		(3.20%)	(19.30%)
Uncertain tax positions	(0.40%)	(0.90%)	(2.60%)
Non-deductible executive compensation		0.20%	0.90%
Non-deductible meals and entertainment	1.60%	1.10%	0.80%
Other	(0.80%)		0.20%
Income tax rate	41.10%	36.20%	17.00%

Income Taxes (Significant Components Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Sale and financing of corporate headquarters	$ 9,013	$ 9,531
Foreign income tax credit carryforward	2,784	5,106
Stock-based compensation	2,674	1,671
Inventory and bad debt reserves	1,147	1,025
Bonus and other accruals	1,017	934
Deferred revenue	405	328
Other	617	810
Total deferred income tax assets	17,657	19,405
Less: valuation allowance	(301)
Net deferred income tax assets	17,356	19,405
Intangible step-ups - indefinite lived	(8,528)	(8,515)
Intangible step-ups - definite lived	(6,003)	(6,552)
Intangible asset impairment and amortization	(4,505)	(5,001)
Property and equipment depreciation	(3,367)	(3,139)
Unremitted earnings of foreign subsidiaries	(574)	(546)
Other	(399)	(77)
Total deferred income tax liabilities	(23,376)	(23,830)
Net deferred income tax liability	$ (6,020)	$ (4,425)

Income Taxes (Deferred Income Tax Amounts Recorded On The Consolidated Balance Sheets) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Current assets		$ 2,479
Other long-term assets	$ 650	194
Long-term liabilities	(6,670)	(7,098)
Net deferred income tax liability	$ (6,020)	$ (4,425)

Income Taxes (Summary Of Tax Credit Carryforwards) (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Credits Generated	$ 16,181
Credits Used in Prior Years	(9,477)
Credits Used in Fiscal 2016	(3,920)
Credits Carried Forward	$ 2,784
2010 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Credit Generated in Fiscal Year Ended	Aug. 31, 2010
Credit Expires	Aug. 31, 2020
Credits Generated	$ 2,907
Credits Used in Prior Years	(1,299)
Credits Used in Fiscal 2016	(1,608)
Credits Carried Forward
2011 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Credit Generated in Fiscal Year Ended	Aug. 31, 2011
Credit Expires	Aug. 31, 2021
Credits Generated	$ 3,448
Credits Used in Fiscal 2016	(664)
Credits Carried Forward	$ 2,784
2012 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Credit Generated in Fiscal Year Ended	Aug. 31, 2012
Credit Expires	Aug. 31, 2022
Credits Generated	$ 2,563
Credits Used in Prior Years	(2,563)
Credits Used in Fiscal 2016
Credits Carried Forward
2013 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Credit Generated in Fiscal Year Ended	Aug. 31, 2013
Credit Expires	Aug. 31, 2023
Credits Generated	$ 2,815
Credits Used in Prior Years	(2,815)
Credits Used in Fiscal 2016
Credits Carried Forward
2014 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Credit Generated in Fiscal Year Ended	Aug. 31, 2014
Credit Expires	Aug. 31, 2024
Credits Generated	$ 1,378
Credits Used in Prior Years	(1,378)
Credits Used in Fiscal 2016
Credits Carried Forward
2015 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Credit Generated in Fiscal Year Ended	Aug. 31, 2015
Credit Expires	Aug. 31, 2025
Credits Generated	$ 1,422
Credits Used in Prior Years	(1,422)
Credits Used in Fiscal 2016
Credits Carried Forward
2016 [Member]
Tax Credit Carryforward [Line Items]
Credit Generated in Fiscal Year Ended	Aug. 31, 2016
Credit Expires	Aug. 31, 2026
Credits Generated	$ 1,648
Credits Used in Fiscal 2016	(1,648)
Credits Carried Forward

Income Taxes (Reconciliation Of The Beginning And Ending Amount Of Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Income Taxes [Abstract]
Beginning balance	$ 3,115	$ 3,491	$ 4,129
Additions based on tax positions related to the current year	199	244	157
Additions for tax positions in prior years	3	144	60
Reductions for tax positions of prior years resulting from the lapse of applicable statute of limitations	(212)	(339)	(663)
Other reductions for tax positions of prior years	(81)	(425)	(192)
Ending balance	$ 3,024	$ 3,115	$ 3,491

Income Taxes (Tax Years That Remain Subject To Examinations For Major Tax Jurisdictions) (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016
Canada [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years that remain subject to examinations	2009
Canada [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years that remain subject to examinations	2016
Australia [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years that remain subject to examinations	2009
Australia [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years that remain subject to examinations	2016
Japan, United Kingdom [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years that remain subject to examinations	2011
Japan, United Kingdom [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years that remain subject to examinations	2016
United States - State And Local Income Tax [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years that remain subject to examinations	2012
United States - State And Local Income Tax [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years that remain subject to examinations	2016
United States - Federal Income Tax [Member] \| Minimum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years that remain subject to examinations	2013
United States - Federal Income Tax [Member] \| Maximum [Member]
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Tax years that remain subject to examinations	2016

Earnings Per Share (Computation Of EPS) (Details) - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share:
Net income	$ 7,016	$ 11,116	$ 18,067
Denominator for basic and diluted earnings per share:
Basic weighted average shares outstanding	14,944	16,742	16,720
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock options and other stock-based awards	132	181	227
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding	15,076	16,923	16,947
EPS Calculations:
Net income (loss) per share: Basic	$ 0.47	$ 0.66	$ 1.08
Net income (loss) per share: Diluted	$ 0.47	$ 0.66	$ 1.07

Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	12 Months Ended
Segment Information (Narrative) (Details)	Aug. 31, 2016 customer
Segment Information [Abstract]
Number of customers accounted for more than ten percent of revenues	0

Segment Information (Schedule Of Segment Operations) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales to external customers	$ 200,055	$ 209,941	$ 205,165
Gross profit	135,154	138,089	138,266
Adjusted EBITDA	26,894	31,858	34,420
Direct Offices [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales to external customers	103,613	113,087	115,085
Gross profit	74,642	81,057	82,162
Adjusted EBITDA	17,701	18,801	21,667
Strategic Markets [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales to external customers	29,778	37,039	31,841
Gross profit	18,749	21,680	18,156
Adjusted EBITDA	3,536	8,418	4,625
Education Practice [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales to external customers	40,361	33,128	30,883
Gross profit	24,030	18,797	18,591
Adjusted EBITDA	4,372	2,531	4,315
International Licensees [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales to external customers	17,629	17,100	17,065
Gross profit	13,667	12,896	13,505
Adjusted EBITDA	9,174	7,198	8,406
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales to external customers	191,381	200,354	194,874
Gross profit	131,088	134,430	132,414
Adjusted EBITDA	34,783	36,948	39,013
Corporate And Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales to external customers	8,674	9,587	10,291
Gross profit	4,066	3,659	5,852
Adjusted EBITDA	$ (7,889)	$ (5,090)	$ (4,593)

Segment Information (Reconciliation Of Adjusted EBITDA) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA		$ 26,894	$ 31,858	$ 34,420
Stock-based compensation		(3,121)	(2,536)	(3,534)
Reduction (increase) to contingent consideration liability		(1,538)	(35)	1,579
Other expenses		(670)
Impaired assets			(1,302)	(363)
Restructuring costs	$ (400)	(776)	(587)
Depreciation		(3,677)	(4,142)	(3,383)
Amortization		(3,263)	(3,727)	(3,954)
Income from operations		13,849	19,529	24,765
Interest income		325	383	427
Interest expense		(2,263)	(2,137)	(2,237)
Discount on related-party receivables			(363)	(1,196)
Income before income taxes		11,911	17,412	21,759
Provision for income taxes		(4,895)	(6,296)	(3,692)
Net income		7,016	11,116	18,067
Operating Segments [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA		34,783	36,948	39,013
Corporate And Eliminations [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA		$ (7,889)	$ (5,090)	$ (4,593)

Segment Information (Consolidated Revenues From Continuing Operations By Country) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	$ 200,055	$ 209,941	$ 205,165
United States [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	155,153	162,594	153,999
Japan [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	14,997	14,446	16,652
United Kingdom [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	7,716	8,997	6,899
China/Singapore [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	5,027	3,821	3,322
Canada [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	4,357	6,460	8,780
Australia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	3,404	3,774	4,623
Thailand [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	1,226	1,055	860
Mexico/Central America [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	917	974	923
Denmark/Scandinavia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	863	729	831
India [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	677	708	684
Central/Eastern Europe [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	644	492	697
Middle East [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	584	670	594
Indonesia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	579	651	761
Malaysia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	384	511	405
Brazil [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	319	321	595
South Korea [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	318	179	725
Others [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Sales	$ 2,890	$ 3,559	$ 3,815

Segment Information (Long-Lived Assets By Country) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	$ 29,796	$ 30,306
United States/Canada [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	27,288	28,770
Japan [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	2,045	1,227
United Kingdom [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	114	101
Australia [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Long-Lived Assets	$ 349	$ 208

Related Party Transactions (Narrative) (Details) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2008 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($) item shares	Aug. 31, 2015 USD ($) shares	Aug. 31, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2012	Aug. 31, 2009 USD ($)	May 20, 2015 shares
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Total revenue		$ 200,055	$ 209,941	$ 205,165
Net loss		$ 7,016	11,116	18,067
Annual contingent payment			262	6,167
Red Tree, Inc [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchase price in cash			$ 500
Total revenue					$ 1,300
Net loss					$ (100)
Knowledge Capital [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Number of shares of common stock purchasable from warrant \| shares		5,900
Number of shares held in treasury \| shares		2,200
Number of members of Boards of Directors with equity interest \| item		2
Number of shares sold \| shares								400
Number of shares remaining after exercise of warrants \| shares		2,800	2,800
Stephen M.R. Covey [Member] \| Intellectual Property [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Royalty payments		$ 1,400	$ 1,400	1,500
Son Of The Former Vice-Chairman Of The Board Of Directors [Member] \| Speaking Fees [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Royalty payments		1,300	1,000	1,000
Accrued royalties payable		700	700
Son Of The Former Vice-Chairman Of The Board Of Directors [Member] \| Sales Of Books [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Royalty payments		300	200	200
Accrued royalties payable		200	200
Former Vice-Chairman Of The Board Of Directors [Member] \| Sales Of Books [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Royalty payments		100	100	300
Accrued royalties payable		200	100
CoveyLink Worldwide, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Purchase price in cash							$ 1,000
Total initial purchase price							$ 1,200
Annual contingent payment		3,500
Additional annual contingent payment		300
FC Organizational Products, LLC [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Investment	$ 1,800
Percent ownership interest in related party	19.50%
Capital contribution	$ 1,000
Percent return on capital contribution	10.00%
Discount on receivable from related party		800	1,000
Additional discount charge from related parties				600
Percent discount on long-term portion of note receivable						15.00%
Additional leasing revenues from related party			200
Discount on long-term receivables and impaired remaining balance			500
Payable to FCOP		100	50
Impairment of related-party receivable				$ 400
Receivable from related party		$ 3,200	$ 4,000

Related Party Transactions (Schedule Of Estimated Fair Values Of Assets Acquired) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2016	Aug. 31, 2015	Aug. 31, 2014
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 19,903	$ 19,903	$ 19,641
Red Tree, Inc [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Inventory		7
Intangible assets		405
Goodwill		50
Cash paid		$ 462

Related Party Transactions (Schedule Of Assets Acquired Amortized Over Estimated Useful Lives) (Details) - Red Tree, Inc [Member] $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2016 USD ($)
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 405
Trade Names [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 31
Estimated Useful Life	5 years
Customer Relationships [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 142
Estimated Useful Life	5 years
Content [Member]
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible Assets Acquired	$ 232
Estimated Useful Life	5 years