Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details)

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SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) (Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member], USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts [Member]
     
Valuation and qualifying accounts [Roll Forward]      
Balance at beginning of period $ 11,177 $ 10,736 $ 11,261
Additions charged to expense 595 1,558 533
Additions charged to other Accounts 306 [1] 0 [1] 580 [1]
Deductions (2,069) [2] (1,117) [2] (1,638) [2]
Balance at end of period $ 10,009 $ 11,177 $ 10,736
[1] Amount comprised principally of acquisitions and purchase accounting adjustments in connection with acquisitions.
[2] Amounts determined not to be collectible (including direct write-offs), net of recoveries.