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$ 453,430

$ 455,487

$ 478,702

115,941

102,878

112,413

50,312

47,278

39,620

Selling, general and administrative

619,683

605,643

630,735

Operating expenses:

Cost of revenues

^[1]

186,470

180,932

206,448

Research and development

62,129

73,581

73,626

^[1]

223,615

225,263

209,319

Loss on sale of product line assets

^[1]

7,741

10,901

12,891

Restructuring

12,391

1,617

8,711

2,993

Total operating expenses

492,346

492,294

513,988

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

127,337

113,349

116,747

Interest income

2,192

1,688

4,717

Interest expense

(32,364)

(24,124)

(25,481)

Other income, net

290

1,391

1,587

97,455

92,304

97,570

Provision for income taxes

25,893

27,847

32,105

Income from continuing operations

71,562

64,457

65,465

Loss from discontinued operations

(363)

Net income

$ 71,562

$ 64,457

$ 65,102

Basic earnings (loss) per share:

Continuing operations

$ 1.82

$ 1.44

$ 1.35

Discontinued operations

(0.01)

1.82

1.44

1.34

Diluted earnings (loss) per share:

Continuing operations

1.79

1.42

1.34

Discontinued operations

(0.01)

Shares used in computing earnings (loss) per share:

$ 1.79

$ 1.42

$ 1.33

39,359

44,903

48,658

Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

39,988

45,308

48,776

[1]	Cost of revenues and selling, general and administrative expenses exclude the amortization of intangible assets. See Note 8 to consolidated financial statements.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Total	Common Stock	Paid-in-Capital	Treasury Stock	Retained Earnings	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	Comprehensive Income
Beginning Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2008		48,473
Beginning Balance at Sep. 30, 2008	$ 561,941	$ 485	$ 1,110,165	$ (1,374,455)	$ 825,109	$ 637
Share-based compensation	19,935		19,935
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		148
Exercise of stock options	1,831	$ 1	(3,197)	5,027
Tax benefit from share based payment arrangements	(9,545)		(9,545)
Forfeitures of restricted stock			64	(64)
Forfeitures of restricted stock		(2)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)		(832)
Repurchases of common stock	(18,500)	$ (8)		(18,492)
Issuance of ESPP shares from treasury (in shares)		195
Issuance of ESPP shares from treasury	2,800	$ 2	(3,848)	6,646
Issuance of restricted stock to employees from treasury (in shares)		174
Issuance of restricted stock to employees from treasury	(1,342)	$ 2	(7,282)	5,938
Dividends paid ($0.08 per share)	(3,887)				(3,887)
Net income	65,102				65,102		$ 65,102
Unrealized (losses) gains on investments, net of tax benefit (expense) of ($23) in 2011,($250) in 2010 and $232 in 2009	359					359	359
Cumulative translation adjustments	(18,425)					(18,425)	(18,425)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2009		48,156
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2009	600,269	$ 482	1,106,292	(1,375,400)	886,324	(17,429)	47,036
Share-based compensation	17,305		17,305
Exercise of stock options (in shares)		288
Exercise of stock options	3,992	$ 3	(5,539)	9,528
Tax benefit from share based payment arrangements	(4,717)		(4,717)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)		(8,790)
Repurchases of common stock	(197,982)	$ (88)		(197,894)
Issuance of ESPP shares from treasury (in shares)		2
Issuance of ESPP shares from treasury	37		(18)	55
Issuance of restricted stock to employees from treasury (in shares)		226
Issuance of restricted stock to employees from treasury	(2,619)	$ 2	(10,079)	7,458
Dividends paid ($0.08 per share)	(3,579)				(3,579)
Net income	64,457				64,457		64,457
Unrealized (losses) gains on investments, net of tax benefit (expense) of ($23) in 2011,($250) in 2010 and $232 in 2009	(387)					(387)	(387)
Cumulative translation adjustments	(1,862)					(1,862)	(1,862)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2010		39,882
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2010	474,914	$ 399	1,103,244	(1,556,253)	947,202	(19,678)	62,208
Share-based compensation	$ 15,500		15,500
Exercise of stock options (in shares)	554	554
Exercise of stock options	$ 10,803	$ 6	(6,784)	17,581
Tax benefit from share based payment arrangements	(2,599)		(2,599)
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)		(3,598)
Repurchases of common stock	(96,325)	$ (36)		(96,289)
Issuance of ESPP shares from treasury (in shares)		1
Issuance of ESPP shares from treasury	27		(7)	34
Issuance of restricted stock to employees from treasury (in shares)		245
Issuance of restricted stock to employees from treasury	(3,217)	$ 2	(10,966)	7,747
Dividends paid ($0.08 per share)	(3,140)				(3,140)
Net income	71,562				71,562		71,562
Unrealized (losses) gains on investments, net of tax benefit (expense) of ($23) in 2011,($250) in 2010 and $232 in 2009	(33)					(33)	(33)
Cumulative translation adjustments	(1,998)					(1,998)	(1,998)
Ending Balance (in shares) at Sep. 30, 2011		37,084
Ending Balance at Sep. 30, 2011	$ 465,494	$ 371	$ 1,098,388	$ (1,627,180)	$ 1,015,624	$ (21,709)	$ 131,739

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (Parenthetical) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Dividends paid, per share	$ 0.08	$ 0.08	$ 0.08
Unrealized (losses) gains on investments, tax benefit (expense)	$ 23	$ 250	$ 232
Common Stock
Repurchases of common stock (in shares)	(3,598)	(8,790)	(832)

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income	$ 71,562	$ 64,457	$ 65,102
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization	24,197	30,918	38,419
Share-based compensation	15,500	17,305	19,935
Deferred income taxes	1,252	6,761	(5,031)
Tax benefit from share based payment arrangements	(2,599)	(4,717)	(9,545)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	(1,664)	(1,158)	(280)
Net amortization of premium on marketable securities	554	2,174	1,057
Provision for (Benefit from) doubtful accounts	(583)	(118)	499
Loss on sale of product line assets			2,993
Net loss on sales of property and equipment	169	694	115
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of disposition effects:
Accounts receivable	8,571	(11,561)	31,316
Prepaid expenses and other assets	2,060	315	36
Accounts payable	(1,749)	(317)	(2,519)
Accrued compensation and employee benefits	3,154	5,413	(976)
Other liabilities	18,727	(3,290)	3,214
Deferred revenue	(2,995)	(1,096)	7,298
Net cash provided by operating activities	136,156	105,780	151,633
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchases of property and equipment	(14,020)	(17,453)	(13,958)
Cash proceeds from sales of property and equipment		50
Cash proceeds from sales of product line assets		2,182	4,000
Purchases of marketable securities	(144,224)	(71,749)	(197,274)
Proceeds from sale of marketable securities	13,644	10,014	7,400
Proceeds from maturities of marketable securities	92,759	187,593	116,585
Distribution from cost method investees	140		1,300
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities	(51,701)	110,637	(81,947)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on revolving line of credit		(295,000)
Proceeds from issuance of senior notes		245,000
Payments on senior notes	(8,000)
Debt issuance costs	(736)	(1,343)
Proceeds from issuances of common stock under employee stock option and purchase plans	7,613	1,410	3,289
Dividends paid	(3,140)	(3,579)	(3,887)
Repurchases of common stock	(91,422)	(196,119)	(18,500)
Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements	1,664	1,158	280
Net cash used in financing activities	(94,021)	(248,473)	(18,818)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(881)	98	(2,389)
Increase (Decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(10,447)	(31,958)	48,479
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year	146,199	178,157	129,678
Cash and cash equivalents, end of year	135,752	146,199	178,157
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes, net of refunds of $207, $457 and $2,742 during the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively	11,460	26,885	28,364
Cash paid for interest	$ 31,974	$ 21,048	$ 26,189

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Cash paid for income taxes, refunds	$ 207	$ 457	$ 2,742

Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

1. Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Fair Isaac Corporation

Incorporated under the laws of the State of Delaware, Fair Isaac Corporation (“FICO”) is a provider of analytic, software and data management products and services that enable businesses to automate, improve and connect decisions. FICO provides a range of analytical solutions, credit scoring and credit account management products and services to banks, credit reporting agencies, credit card processing agencies, insurers, retailers and healthcare organizations.

In these consolidated financial statements, FICO is referred to as “we,” “us,” “our,” or “FICO”.

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of FICO and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates

The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and 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. These estimates and assumptions include, but are not limited to, assessing the following: the recoverability of accounts receivable, goodwill, intangible assets, software development costs, deferred tax assets, the benefits related to uncertain tax positions, the determination of the fair value of share-based compensation, the ability to estimate hours in connection with fixed-fee service contracts, the ability to estimate transactional-based revenues for which actual transaction volumes have not yet been received, and the determination of whether fees are fixed or determinable and collection is probable or reasonably assured.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash in banks and investments with a maturity of 90 days or less at time of purchase.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair value of certain of our financial instruments, including cash and cash equivalents, receivables, other current assets, accounts payable, accrued compensation and employee benefits, other accrued liabilities and amounts outstanding under our revolving line of credit, approximate their carrying amounts because of the short-term maturity of these instruments. The fair values of our cash and cash equivalents and marketable security investments are disclosed in Note 4. The fair value of our Senior Notes is disclosed in Note 11.

Investments

Management determines the appropriate classification of our investments in marketable debt and equity securities at the time of purchase, and re-evaluates this designation at each balance sheet date. While it is our intent to hold debt securities to maturity, our investments in U.S. government obligations and marketable equity and debt securities that have readily determinable fair values are classified as available-for-sale, as the sale of such securities may be required prior to maturity to implement management strategies. Therefore, such securities are carried at fair value with unrealized gains or losses related to these securities included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). The fair value of marketable securities is based upon inputs including quoted prices for identical or similar assets. Realized gains and losses are included in other income, net on the consolidated statements of income. The cost of investments sold is based on the specific identification method. Losses resulting from other than temporary declines in fair value are charged to operations. Investments with remaining maturities over one year are classified as long-term investments.

Our investments in equity securities of companies over which we do not have significant influence are accounted for under the cost method. Investments in which we own 20% to 50% and exercise significant influence over operating and financial policies are accounted for using the equity method. Under the equity method, the investment is originally recorded at cost and adjusted to recognize our share of net earnings or losses of the investee, limited to the extent of our investment in, advances to, and financial guarantees for the investee. Under the cost method, the investment is originally recorded at cost and adjusted for additional contributions or distributions. Management periodically reviews equity-method and cost-method investments for instances where fair value is less than the carrying amount and the decline in value is determined to be other than temporary. If the decline in value is judged to be other than temporary, the carrying amount of the security is written down to fair value and the resulting loss is charged to operations.

Concentration of Risk

Financial instruments that potentially expose us to concentrations of risk consist primarily of cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities and accounts receivable, which are generally not collateralized. Our policy is to place our cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities with high quality financial institutions, commercial corporations and government agencies in order to limit the amount of credit exposure. We have established guidelines relative to diversification and maturities for maintaining safety and liquidity. We generally do not require collateral from our customers, but our credit extension and collection policies include analyzing the financial condition of potential customers, establishing credit limits, monitoring payments, and aggressively pursuing delinquent accounts. We maintain allowances for potential credit losses.

A significant portion of our revenues are derived from the sales of products and services to the consumer credit, banking and insurance industries.

Property and Equipment

Property and equipment are recorded at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Major renewals and improvements are capitalized, while repair and maintenance costs are expensed as incurred. Depreciation and amortization charges are calculated using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:


		Estimated Useful Life
Data processing equipment and software		2 to 3 years
Office furniture and equipment		3 to 7 years
Leasehold improvements		Shorter of estimated useful life or lease term

The cost and accumulated depreciation for property and equipment sold, retired or otherwise disposed of are removed from the applicable accounts and resulting gains or losses are recorded in our consolidated statement of operations. Depreciation and amortization on property and equipment totaled $16.5 million, $20.0 million and $25.5 million during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Internal-use Software

Costs incurred to develop internal-use software during the application development stage are capitalized and reported at cost, subject to an impairment test as described below. Application development stage costs generally include costs associated with internal-use software configuration, coding, installation and testing. Costs of significant upgrades and enhancements that result in additional functionality are also capitalized whereas costs incurred for maintenance and minor upgrades and enhancements are expensed as incurred. Capitalized costs are amortized using the straight-line method over two to three years.

We assess potential impairment of capitalized internal-use software whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset group to the future undiscounted net cash flows that are expected to be generated by the asset group. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. Assets to be disposed of are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell. We capitalized $0.3 million, $0, and $0.3 million of internal-use software during fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. During fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 we impaired $0, $0.6 million and $0, respectively, of previously capitalized internal-use software. We did not amortize any internal-use software in fiscal 2011 or 2010 while we amortized $0.3 million in fiscal 2009.

Capitalized Software and Research and Development Costs

All costs incurred prior to the resolution of unproven functionality and features, including new technologies, are expensed as research and development costs. Software development costs incurred between completion of a working prototype and general availability of the related products have not been significant and have been expensed as incurred. Technological feasibility for our products occurs approximately concurrently with the general release of our products, accordingly, we have not capitalized any development or production costs. Costs we incur to maintain and support our existing products after the general release of the product are expensed in the period they are incurred and included in research and development costs in our statements of operations. Research and development costs totaled $62.1 million, $73.6 million and $73.6 million in fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill represents the excess of the purchase price over the fair value of net assets acquired in connection with our business combinations accounted for by the purchase method of accounting (see Note 8). We test goodwill for impairment at the reporting unit level at least annually during the fourth quarter of each fiscal year and more frequently if impairment indicators are identified. We have determined that our reporting units are the same as our reportable segments. The first step of the goodwill impairment test is a comparison of the fair value of a reporting unit to its carrying value. We estimate the fair values of our reporting units using discounted cash flow valuation models and by comparing our reporting units to guideline publicly-traded companies. These methods require estimates of our future revenues, profits, capital expenditures, working capital, and other relevant factors, as well as selecting appropriate guideline publicly-traded companies for each reporting unit. We estimate these amounts by evaluating historical trends, current budgets, operating plans, industry data, and other relevant factors.

Definite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment if impairment indicators arise. We amortize our definite-lived intangible assets, which result from our acquisitions accounted for under the purchase method of accounting, using the straight-line method or based on the forecasted cash flows associated with the assets over the following estimated useful lives:


		Estimated Useful Life
Completed technology		4 to 6 years
Customer contracts and relationships		5 to 15 years
Trade names		5 years

Revenue Recognition

Software Licenses

Software license fee revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, software is made available to our customers, the fee is fixed or determinable and collection is probable. The determination of whether fees are fixed or determinable and collection is probable involves the use of judgment. If at the outset of an arrangement we determine that the arrangement fee is not fixed or determinable, revenue is deferred until the arrangement fee becomes fixed or determinable, assuming all other revenue recognition criteria have been met. If at the outset of an arrangement we determine that collectability is not probable, revenue is deferred until the earlier of when collectability becomes probable or the receipt of payment. If there is uncertainty as to the customer’s acceptance of our deliverables, revenue is not recognized until the earlier of receipt of customer acceptance, expiration of the acceptance period, or when we can demonstrate we meet the acceptance criteria. We evaluate contract terms and customer information to ensure that these criteria are met prior to our recognition of license fee revenue.

We use the residual method to recognize revenue when a software arrangement includes one or more elements to be delivered at a future date and vendor-specific objective evidence (“VSOE”) of the fair value of all undelivered elements exists. VSOE of fair value is based on the normal pricing practices for those products and services when sold separately by us and customer renewal rates for post-contract customer support services. Under the residual method, the fair value of the undelivered elements is deferred and the remaining portion of the arrangement fee is recognized as revenue. If evidence of the fair value of one or more undelivered elements does not exist, the revenue is deferred and recognized when delivery of those elements occurs or when fair value can be established. Changes to the elements in a software arrangement, the ability to identify VSOE for those elements, the fair value of the respective elements, and change to a product’s estimated life cycle could materially impact the amount of earned and unearned revenue.

When software licenses are sold together with implementation or consulting services, license fees are recognized upon delivery provided that the above criteria are met, payment of the license fees is not dependent upon the performance of the services, and the services do not provide significant customization or modification of the software products and are not essential to the functionality of the software that was delivered. For arrangements with services that are essential to the functionality of the software, the license and related service revenues are recognized using contract accounting as described below.

Revenues from post-contract customer support services, such as software maintenance, are recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the support period. The majority of our software maintenance agreements provide technical support as well as unspecified software product upgrades and releases when and if made available by us during the term of the support period.

Transactional-based Revenues

Transactional-based revenue is recognized when persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists, fees are fixed or determinable, and collection is reasonably assured. Revenues from our credit scoring, data processing, data management and internet delivery services are recognized as these services are performed. Revenues from transactional or unit-based license fees under software license arrangements, network service and internally-hosted software agreements are recognized based on minimum contractual amounts or on system usage that exceeds minimum contractual amounts. Certain of our transactional-based revenues are based on transaction or active account volumes as reported by our clients. In instances where volumes are reported to us in arrears, we estimate volumes based on preliminary customer transaction information or average actual reported volumes for an immediate trailing period. Differences between our estimates and actual final volumes reported are recorded in the period in which actual volumes are reported. We have not experienced significant variances between our estimates and actual reported volumes in the past and anticipate that we will be able to continue to make reasonable estimates in the future. If for some reason we were unable to reasonably estimate transaction volumes in the future, revenue may be deferred until actual customer data is received, and this could have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations.

Consulting Services

We provide consulting, training, model development and software integration services under both hourly-based time and materials and fixed-priced contracts. Revenues from these services are generally recognized as the services are performed. For fixed-price service contracts, we apply the percentage-of-completion method of contract accounting to determine progress towards completion, which requires the use of estimates. In such instances, management is required to estimate the input measures, generally based on hours incurred to date compared to total estimated hours of the project, with consideration also given to output measures, such as contract milestones, when applicable. Adjustments to estimates are made in the period in which the facts requiring such revisions become known and, accordingly, recognized revenues and profits are subject to revisions as the contract progresses to completion. Estimated losses, if any, are recorded in the period in which current estimates of total contract revenue and contract costs indicate a loss. If substantive uncertainty related to customer acceptance of services exists, we apply the completed contract method of accounting and defer the associated revenue until the contract is completed. If we are unable to accurately estimate the input measures used for percentage-of-completion accounting, revenue would be deferred until the contract is complete, and this could have a material impact on our consolidated results of operations.

Hosting Services

We are an application service provider (“ASP”), where we provide hosting services that allow customers access to software that resides on our servers. The ASP model typically includes an up-front fee and a monthly commitment from the customer that commences upon completion of the implementation through the remainder of the contractual term. The up-front fee is the initial setup fee, or the implementation fee. The monthly commitment includes, but is not limited to, a fixed monthly fee or a transactional fee based on system usage that exceeds monthly minimums. Revenue is recognized from ASP when there is persuasive evidence of an arrangement, the service has been provided to the customer, the amount of fees is fixed or determinable and the collection of the Company’s fees is probable. We do not view the activities of signing the contract or providing initial setup services as discrete earnings events. Revenue is typically deferred until the date the customer commences use of our services at which point the up-front fees are recognized ratably over the contractual term of the customer arrangement. ASP transactional fees are recorded monthly as earned.

Multiple-Deliverable Arrangements including Non-Software

Each deliverable within a multiple-deliverable revenue arrangement that includes non-software is accounted for as a separate unit of accounting if the following criteria are met: (i) the delivered item or items have value to the customer on a standalone basis and (ii) for an arrangement that includes a general right of return relative to the delivered item(s), delivery or performance of the undelivered item(s) is considered probable and substantially in our control. We consider a deliverable to have standalone value if we sell this item separately or if the item is sold by another vendor or could be resold by the customer. Further, our revenue arrangements generally do not include a general right of return relative to delivered products. Revenue for multiple element arrangements is allocated to the software and non-software deliverables based on a relative selling price. We use VSOE in our allocation of arrangement consideration when it is available. We define VSOE as a median price of recent standalone transactions that are priced within a narrow range, as defined by us. If a product or service is seldom sold separately, it is unlikely that we can determine VSOE. In circumstances when VSOE does not exist, we then assess whether we can obtain third-party evidence (“TPE”) of the selling price. It may be difficult for us to obtain sufficient information on competitor pricing to substantiate TPE and therefore we may not always be able to use TPE. When we are unable to establish selling price using VSOE or TPE, we use estimated selling price (“ESP”) in its allocation of arrangement consideration. The objective of ESP is to determine the price at which we would transact if the product or service were sold by us on a standalone basis. Our determination of ESP involves weighting several factors based on the specific facts and circumstances of each arrangement. The factors include, but are not limited to, geographies, market conditions, gross margin objectives, pricing practices and controls and customer segment pricing strategies and the product lifecycle. We analyze selling prices used in our allocation of arrangement consideration on an annual basis, or more frequently if necessary. Selling prices will be analyzed more frequently if a significant change in our business necessitates a more timely analysis or if we experience significant variances in our selling prices.

Gross vs. Net Revenue Reporting

We apply accounting guidance to determine whether we report revenue for certain transactions based upon the gross amount billed to the customer, or the net amount retained by us. In accordance with the guidance we record revenue on a gross basis for sales in which we have acted as the principal and on a net basis for those sales in which we have in substance acted as an agent or broker in the transaction.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

We make estimates regarding the collectability of our accounts receivable. When we evaluate the adequacy of our allowance for doubtful accounts, we analyze specific accounts receivable balances, historical bad debts, customer creditworthiness, current economic trends and changes in our customer payment cycles. Material differences may result in the amount and timing of expense for any period if we were to make different judgments or utilize different estimates. If the financial condition of our customers deteriorates resulting in an impairment of their ability to make payments, additional allowances might be required.

Income Taxes

We use the asset and liability approach to account for income taxes. This methodology recognizes deferred tax assets and liabilities for the expected future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and the tax base of assets and liabilities and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. We then record a valuation allowance to reduce deferred tax assets to an amount that more likely than not will be realized. We consider future taxable income and ongoing prudent and feasible tax planning strategies in assessing the need for the valuation allowance, which requires the use of estimates. If we determine during any period that we could realize a larger net deferred tax asset than the recorded amount, we would adjust the deferred tax asset to increase income for the period or reduce goodwill if such deferred tax asset relates to an acquisition. Conversely, if we determine that we would be unable to realize a portion of our recorded deferred tax asset, we would adjust the deferred tax asset to record a charge to income. To the extent an adjustment in our deferred tax assets relates to a business combination the adjustment is recorded either in income from continuing operations in the period of the combination or directly in contributed capital, depending on the circumstances. Although we believe that our estimates are reasonable, there is no assurance that our valuation allowance will not need to be increased to cover additional deferred tax assets that may not be realizable, and such an increase could have a material adverse impact on our income tax provision and results of operations in the period in which such determination is made. In addition, the calculation of tax liabilities also involves significant judgment in estimating the impact of uncertainties in the application of complex tax laws. Resolution of these uncertainties in a manner inconsistent with management’s expectations could also have a material impact on our income tax provision and consolidated results of operations in the period in which such determination is made.

Earnings per Share

Basic earnings per share are computed on the basis of the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period under measurement. Diluted earnings per share are based on the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding and potential common shares. Potential common shares result from the assumed exercise of outstanding stock options or other potentially dilutive equity instruments, when they are dilutive under the treasury stock method or the if-converted method.

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive income is the change in our equity (net assets) during each period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. It includes net income, foreign currency translation adjustments and unrealized gains and losses on our investments in marketable securities, net of tax.

Foreign Currency

We have determined that the functional currency of each foreign operation is the local currency. Assets and liabilities denominated in their local foreign currencies are translated into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate on the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at average rates of exchange prevailing during the period. Translation adjustments are accumulated as a separate component of consolidated stockholders’ equity.

At the end of the reporting period, foreign currency denominated receivables and liabilities are remeasured into the functional currency of the reporting entities at current market rates. The change in value from this remeasurement is reported as a foreign exchange gain or loss for that period in other income, net in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. We recorded ($1.0) million, ($1.2) million and $2.5 million of transactional foreign currency exchange gains (losses) during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Derivative Financial Instruments

From time to time, we utilize forward contract instruments to manage market risks associated with fluctuations in certain foreign currency exchange rates as they relate to specific balances of accounts receivable and cash denominated in foreign currencies. It is our policy to use derivative financial instruments to protect against market risks arising in the normal course of business. Our policies prohibit the use of derivative instruments for the sole purpose of trading for profit on price fluctuations or to enter into contracts that intentionally increase our underlying exposure. All of our forward foreign currency contracts have maturity periods of less than three months. Gains or losses from forward foreign currency contracts are included in other income, net.

Share-Based Compensation

We account for share-based compensation using the fair value recognition provisions as required in the accounting literature. We estimate the fair value of options granted using the Black-Scholes option valuation model. We estimate the volatility of our common stock at the date of grant based on a combination of the implied volatility of publicly traded options on our common stock and our historical volatility rate. Our decision to use implied volatility was based upon the availability of actively traded options on our common stock and our assessment that implied volatility is more representative of future stock price trends than historical volatility. We estimate the expected term of options granted based on historical exercise patterns. The dividend yield assumption is based on historical dividend payouts. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on observed interest rates appropriate for the term of our employee options. We use historical data to estimate pre-vesting option forfeitures and record share-based compensation expense only for those awards that are expected to vest. For options granted, we amortize the fair value on a straight-line basis. All options are amortized over the requisite service periods of the awards, which are generally the vesting periods. If factors change we may decide to use different assumptions under the Black-Scholes option valuation model in the future, which could materially affect our share-based compensation expense, net income and earnings per share. See Note 15 for further discussion of our share-based employee benefit plans.

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

We assess potential impairment to long-lived assets and certain identifiable intangible assets with finite lives whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets to be held and used is measured by a comparison of the carrying amount of an asset to the future undiscounted net cash flows that are expected to be generated by the asset. If such assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment to be recognized is measured by the amount by which the carrying amount of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. We determined that our long-lived assets were not impaired at September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009. Assets to be disposed are reported at the lower of the carrying amount or fair value less costs to sell.

Advertising and Promotion Costs

Advertising and promotion costs are expensed as incurred and are included in selling, general and administrative expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income. Advertising and promotion costs totaled $1.0 million, $3.0 million and $6.8 million in fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

On May 12, 2011 the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2011-04, “Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Amendments to Achieve Common Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure Requirements in U.S. GAAP and IFRSs” (ASU 2011-04). This update amends Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) Topic 820, “Fair Value Measurement and Disclosure.” ASU 2011-04 clarifies the application of certain existing fair value measurement guidance and expands the disclosures for fair value measurements that are estimated using significant unobservable (Level 3) inputs. ASU 2011-04 is effective for annual and interim reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2011, which means that it will be effective for our fiscal quarter beginning January 1, 2012. The new guidance is to be adopted prospectively and early adoption is not permitted. We do not believe that adoption of ASU 2011-04 will have a significant impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

On June 16, 2011 the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-05, “Comprehensive Income (Topic 220): Presentation of Comprehensive Income” (ASU 2011-05). This update amends ASC Topic 220, “Comprehensive Income” to provide that total comprehensive income will be reported in one continuous statement or two separate but consecutive statements of financial performance. Presentation of total comprehensive income in the statement of stockholders’ equity or the footnotes will no longer be allowed. The calculation of net income and basic and diluted net income per share will not be affected. ASU 2011-005 is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning on or after December 15, 2011, which means that it will be effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2012. Retrospective adoption is required and early adoption is permitted. We do not believe that adoption of ASU 2011-05 will have a significant impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

On September 15, 2011, the FASB issued ASU No. 2011-08, “Intangibles—Goodwill and Other (Topic 350): Testing Goodwill for Impairment” (ASU 2011-08). This update amends the guidance in ASC 350-20 on testing goodwill for impairment. Under the revised guidance, entities testing goodwill for impairment have the option of performing a qualitative assessment before calculating the fair value of the reporting unit (i.e. step 1 of the goodwill impairment test). If entities determine, on the basis of qualitative factors, that the fair value of the reporting unit is more likely than not less than the carrying amount, the two-step impairment test would be required. ASU 2011-08 does not change how goodwill is calculated or assigned to reporting units, nor does it revise the requirement to test goodwill annually for impairment. In addition, ASU 2011-08 does not amend the requirement to test goodwill for impairment between annual tests if events or circumstances warrant; however, it does revise the examples of events and circumstances that an entity should consider. ASU 2011-08 is effective for annual and interim goodwill impairment tests performed for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2011, which means that it will be effective for our fiscal year beginning October 1, 2013. Early adoption is permitted. We do not believe that adoption of ASU 2011-08 will have a significant impact on our financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

Discontinued Operations	12 Months Ended
Discontinued Operations	Sep. 30, 2011
Discontinued Operations	2. Discontinued Operations In April 2008, we completed the sale of our Insurance Bill Review business unit for $16.0 million in cash. During fiscal 2009, we recorded an additional charge of $0.4 million, net of tax, as a result of an unfavorable final working capital adjustment.

The entire disclosure for the facts and circumstances leading to the completed or expected disposal, manner and timing of disposal, the gain (loss) recognized in the income statement and the income statement caption that includes that gain (loss), amounts of revenues and pretax profit or loss reported in discontinued operations, the segment in which the disposal group was reported, and the classification (whether sold or classified as held for sale) and carrying value of the assets and liabilities comprising the disposal group. Includes all disposal groups, including those classified as components of the entity (discontinued operations).

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Sales of Product Line Assets

Sales of Product Line Assets

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

3. Sales of Product Line Assets

In June 2009, we sold the assets associated with our LCT and RoamEx product lines. These solutions were included in our Applications segment. The LCT sale, which was for $3.5 million, included a $0.5 million receivable for post-closing working capital adjustments. All post-closing working capital amounts were received in fiscal 2010. The primary assets sold included accounts receivable and goodwill. Included in the results of operations for fiscal 2009 were a $1.5 million pre-tax loss and a $2.1 million after-tax loss on the sale as the goodwill associated with the LCT solution product line was not deductible for income tax purposes. Revenues attributable to the LCT solutions product line were $9.1 million during fiscal 2009. The RoamEx sale, which was for $2.7 million, included a $1.4 million escrow balance and a $0.3 million receivable for post-closing working capital adjustments. All amounts included in escrow and applicable post-closing working capital adjustments were received in fiscal 2010. The primary assets sold included accounts receivable and goodwill. We recognized a $1.5 million pre-tax loss, and a $1.8 million after-tax loss on the sale as the goodwill associated with the RoamEx product line was not deductible for income tax purposes. Revenues attributable to the RoamEx product line were $6.6 million in fiscal 2009.

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities Available for Sale

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities Available for Sale

4. Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities Available for Sale

The following is a summary of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities available for sale at September 30, 2011 and 2010:


	2011									2010
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Cash	$	68,248	$	—	$	—		$	68,248	$	63,654	$	—	$	—		$	63,654
Money market funds		20,333		—		—			20,333		82,545		—		—			82,545
Non U.S. money market funds		42,171		—		—			42,171		—		—		—			—
U.S. commercial paper		5,000		—		—			5,000		—		—		—			—

	$	135,752	$	—	$	—		$	135,752	$	146,199	$	—	$	—		$	146,199

Short-term Marketable Securities:
U.S. government obligations	$	90,291	$	14	$	(1	)	$	90,304	$	48,325	$	42	$	—		$	48,367
U.S. corporate debt		1,531		—		(2	)		1,529		2,972		9		—			2,981
U.S. commercial paper		13,997		—		(4	)		13,993		—		—		—			—
Non U.S. corporate debt		—		—		—			—		17,257		13		(3	)		17,267

	$	105,819	$	14	$	(7	)	$	105,826	$	68,554	$	64	$	(3	)	$	68,615

Long-term Marketable Securities:
Marketable equity securities	$	4,649	$	—	$	(479	)	$	4,170	$	4,847	$	—	$	(480	)	$	4,367

Short-term marketable securities mature at various dates over the course of the next twelve months. The long-term marketable equity securities represent securities held under a supplemental retirement and savings plan for certain officers and senior management employees, which are distributed upon termination or retirement of the employees.

The following table shows the gross unrealized losses and fair value of our investments with unrealized losses that are not deemed to be other-than-temporarily impaired, aggregated by investment category and length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position, at September 30, 2011 and 2010:


	2011
	Less than 12 months					12 months or greater				Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	(In thousands)
Description of Securities:
U.S. commercial paper	$	18,993	$	(4	)	$	—	$	—	$	18,993	$	(4	)
U.S. government obligations		2,008		(1	)		—		—		2,008		(1	)
Non U.S. corporate debt		1,528		(2	)		—		—		1,528		(2	)

	$	22,529	$	(7	)	$	—	$	—	$	22,529	$	(7	)


	2010
	Less than 12 months					12 months or greater				Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	(In thousands)
Description of Securities:
Non U.S. corporate debt	$	2,255	$	(3	)	$	—	$	—	$	2,255	$	(3	)

Fair Value Measurements

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Fair Value Measurements

5. Fair Value Measurements

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received from the sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability (an exit price) in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. The accounting guidance establishes a three-level hierarchy for disclosure that is based on the extent and level of judgment used to estimate the fair value of assets and liabilities.

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Level 1—uses unadjusted quoted prices that are available in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Our Level 1 securities are comprised of money market funds.

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Level 2—uses inputs other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are either directly or indirectly observable through correlation with market data. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; and inputs to valuation models or other pricing methodologies that do not require significant judgment because the inputs used in the model, such as interest rates and volatility, can be corroborated by readily observable market data. Our Level 2 securities are comprised of U.S. government and corporate debt obligations that are generally held to maturity.

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Level 3—uses one or more significant inputs that are unobservable and supported by little or no market activity, and that reflect the use of significant management judgment. Level 3 assets and liabilities include those whose fair value measurements are determined using pricing models, discounted cash flow methodologies or similar valuation techniques, and significant management judgment or estimation. We do not have any assets or liabilities that are valued using inputs identified under a Level 3 hierarchy.

The following table represents financial assets that we measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively:


September 30, 2011	Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Fair Value as of September 30, 2011
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	67,504	$	—	$	67,504
U.S. corporate debt (2)		—		1,529		1,529
U.S. commercial paper (2)		—		13,993		13,993
Non U.S. corporate debt (2)		—		—		—
U.S. government obligations (2)		—		44,092		44,092
U.S. municipal obligations (2)		—		46,212		46,212
Marketable securities (3)		4,170		—		4,170

Total	$	71,674	$	105,826	$	177,500


September 30, 2010	Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Fair Value as of September 30, 2010
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	82,545	$	—	$	82,545
U.S. corporate debt (2)		—		2,981		2,981
U.S. commercial paper (2)		—		—		—
Non U.S. corporate debt (2)		—		17,267		17,267
U.S. government obligations (2)		—		39,452		39,452
U.S. municipal obligations (2)		—		8,915		8,915
Marketable securities (3)		4,367		—		4,367

Total	$	86,912	$	68,615	$	155,527

(1)	Included in cash and cash equivalents on our balance sheet at September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010. Not included in this table are cash deposits of $68.2 million and $63.7 million at September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively.

(2)	Included in current marketable securities on our balance sheet at September 30, 2011 and 2010.

(3)	Represents securities held under a supplemental retirement and savings plan for certain officers and senior management employees, which are distributed upon termination or retirement of the employees. Included in long-term marketable securities on our balance sheet at September 30, 2011 and 2010.

Where applicable, we use quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities to determine fair value. This pricing applies to our Level 1 investments. To the extent quoted prices in active markets for assets or liabilities are not available, the valuation techniques used to measure the fair values of our financial assets incorporate market inputs, which include reported trades, broker/dealer quotes, benchmark yields, issuer spreads, benchmark securities and other inputs derived from or corroborated by observable market data. This methodology applies to our Level 2 investments. The Company has not changed its valuation techniques in measuring the fair value of any financial assets and liabilities during the period.

For the fair value of our derivative instruments, see Note 6 to the financial statements.

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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Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

6. Derivative Financial Instruments

We use derivative instruments to manage risks caused by fluctuations in foreign exchange rates. The primary objective of our derivative instruments is to protect the value of foreign currency denominated accounts receivable and cash balances from the effects of volatility in foreign exchange rates that might occur prior to conversion to their functional currency. We principally utilize foreign currency forward contracts, which enable us to buy and sell foreign currencies in the future at fixed exchange rates and economically offset changes in foreign currency exchange rates. We routinely enter into contracts to offset exposures denominated in the British pound, Euro and Canadian dollar.

Foreign currency denominated accounts receivable and cash balances are re-measured at foreign currency rates in effect on the balance sheet date with the effects of changes in foreign currency rates reported in other income, net. The forward contracts are not designated as hedges and are marked to market through other income, net. Fair value changes in the forward contracts help mitigate the changes in the value of the re-measured accounts receivable and cash balances attributable to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. The forward contracts are short-term in nature and typically have average maturities at inception of less than three months.

The following table summarizes the fair value of our derivative instruments and their location in the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2011 and 2010:

September 30, 2011

(In thousands)

Assets

Liabilities

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Balance Sheet Location

Amount

Balance Sheet Location

Amount

Foreign currency forward contracts

Other current assets

—

Other current liabilities

—

September 30, 2010

(In thousands)

Assets

Liabilities

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Balance Sheet Location

Amount

Balance Sheet Location

Amount

Foreign currency forward contracts

Other current assets

—

Other current liabilities

—

The following table summarizes our outstanding forward foreign currency contracts, by currency at September 30, 2011 and 2010:


	September 30, 2011
	Contract Amount			Fair Value
	Foreign Currency	US$		US$
	(In thousands)
Sell foreign currency:
Canadian dollar (CAD)	CAD 8,000	$	7,663	$	—
Euro (EUR)	EUR 4,830	$	6,524		—

Buy foreign currency:
British pound (GBP)	GBP 3,911	$	6,100		—


	September 30, 2010
	Contract Amount			Fair Value
	Foreign Currency	US$		US$
	(In thousands)
Sell foreign currency:
Canadian dollar (CAD)	CAD 1,300	$	1,258	$	—
Euro (EUR)	EUR 5,460	$	7,446		—

Buy foreign currency:
British pound (GBP)	GBP 3,672	$	5,800		—

The forward foreign currency contracts were all entered into on September 30, 2011 and 2010; therefore, their fair value was $0.

Gains (losses) on derivative financial instruments are recorded in our consolidated statements of income as a component of other income, net. These amounts are shown for the years ended September 30, 2011, 2010 and 2009:


	Year Ended September 30,
	2011		2010		2009
	(in thousands)
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	—	$	319	$	(2,064	)

The entire disclosure for the entity's entire derivative instruments and hedging activities. Describes an entity's risk management strategies, derivatives in hedging activities and non-hedging derivative instruments, the assets, obligations, liabilities, revenues and expenses arising therefrom, and the amounts of and methodologies and assumptions used in determining the amounts of such items.

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Receivables

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Receivables

7. Receivables

Receivables at September 30, 2011 and 2010 consisted of the following:


	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Billed	$	80,858		$	92,305
Unbilled		27,830			26,863

		108,688			119,168
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts		(3,714	)		(5,981	)

Receivables, net	$	104,974		$	113,187

Unbilled receivables represent revenue recorded in excess of amounts billable pursuant to contract provisions and generally become billable at contractually specified dates or upon the attainment of milestones. Unbilled amounts are expected to be realized within one year. During fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, we increased (decreased) our allowance for the provision for doubtful accounts by ($0.6) million, ($0.1) million and $0.5 million, respectively, and wrote off receivables (net of recoveries) of $1.7 million, $0.9 million and $1.4 million, respectively.

The entire disclosure for claims held for amounts due a company. Examples include trade accounts receivables, notes receivables, loans receivables.

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Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

8. Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually or more frequently if impairment indicators arise. Our intangible assets have definite lives and are being amortized using the straight-line method or based on the forecasted cash flows associated with the assets over their estimated useful lives.

We have determined that our reporting units are the same as our reportable segments (see Note 18). We performed our annual goodwill impairment test, and determined that goodwill was not impaired as of September 30, 2011 and 2010.

Intangible assets that are subject to amortization consisted of the following at September 30, 2011 and 2010:


	2011										2010
	(In thousands, except average life)
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net			Average Life		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net			Average Life
Completed technology	$	66,037	$	(65,618	)	$	419			4	$	66,037	$	(63,344	)	$	2,693			4
Customer contracts and relationships		60,756		(41,792	)		18,964			12		60,756		(36,463	)		24,293			12
Trade names		9,291		(9,110	)		181			5		9,291		(8,972	)		319			5

	$	136,084	$	(116,520	)		19,564			11	$	136,084	$	(108,779	)		27,305			11

Foreign currency translation adjustments							(66	)									(61	)

Intangible assets, net						$	19,498									$	27,244

Amortization expense associated with our intangible assets, which has been reflected as a separate operating expense caption within the accompanying consolidated statements of income, consisted of the following during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009:


	2011		2010		2009
	(In thousands)
Cost of revenues	$	2,274	$	5,415	$	6,827
Selling, general and administrative expenses		5,467		5,486		6,064

	$	7,741	$	10,901	$	12,891

In the table above, cost of revenues reflects our amortization of completed technology, and selling, general and administrative expenses reflect our amortization of other intangible assets.

Estimated future intangible asset amortization expense associated with intangible assets existing at September 30, 2011, was as follows (in thousands):


Fiscal year
2012	$	6,127
2013		4,126
2014		2,407
2015		2,407
2016		2,407
Thereafter		2,024

	$	19,498

The following table summarizes changes to goodwill during fiscal 2011 and 2010, both in total and as allocated to our operating segments.


	Applications			Scores		Tools			Total
	(In thousands)
Balance at September 30, 2010	$	452,248		$	146,648	$	67,057		$	665,953
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(1,043	)		—		(222	)		(1,265	)

Balance at September 30, 2011	$	451,205		$	146,648	$	66,835		$	664,688

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.

Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions

Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

9. Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions


	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Property and equipment:
Data processing equipment and software	$	155,326		$	175,590
Office furniture and equipment		9,232			19,685
Leasehold improvements		19,268			22,850
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization		(150,809	)		(187,150	)

	$	33,017		$	30,975

Other accrued liabilities:
Interest payable	$	9,950		$	10,152
Income taxes payable		15,588			3,797
Other		21,493			14,783

	$	47,031		$	28,732

Revolving Line of Credit

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Revolving Line of Credit

10. Revolving Line of Credit

We have a $200 million unsecured revolving line of credit with a syndicate of banks that expires on September 28, 2016. Proceeds from the credit facility can be used for working capital and general corporate purposes and may also be used for the refinancing of existing debt, acquisitions, and the repurchase of the Company’s common stock. Interest on amounts borrowed under the credit facility is based on (i) a base rate, which is the greater of (a) the prime rate and (b) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50% or (ii) LIBOR plus an applicable margin. The margin on LIBOR borrowings ranges from 1.000% to 1.625% and is determined based on our consolidated leverage ratio. In addition, we must pay utilization fees if borrowings and commitments under the credit facility exceed 50% of the total credit facility commitment, as well as facility fees. The credit facility contains certain restrictive covenants including maintaining a maximum consolidated leverage ratio of 3.0 and a minimum fixed charge ratio of 2.5, and also contains other covenants typical of unsecured facilities. As of September 30, 2011, we had no borrowings outstanding under the credit facility and were in compliance with all financial covenants.

Senior Notes

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Senior Notes

11. Senior Notes

On May 7, 2008, we issued $275 million of Senior Notes in a private placement to a group of institutional investors. The Senior Notes were issued in four series as follows:


Series	Amount	Interest Rate			Maturity Date
A	$41 million		6.37	%		May 7, 2013
B	$40 million		6.37	%		May 7, 2015
C	$63 million		6.71	%		May 7, 2015
D	$131 million		7.18	%		May 7, 2018

We are required to pay the entire unpaid principal balances of each note series on its maturity date except for Series B notes, which requires annual principal payments of $8.0 million starting on May 7, 2011 and ending on May 7, 2015.

On July 14, 2010, we issued $245 million of Senior Notes in a private placement to a group of institutional investors. The Senior Notes were issued in four series as follows:


Series	Amount		Interest Rate			Maturity Date
E	$	60 million		4.72	%		July 14, 2016
F	$	72 million		5.04	%		July 14, 2017
G	$	28 million		5.42	%		July 14, 2019
H	$	85 million		5.59	%		July 14, 2020

The Senior Notes require interest payments semi-annually and also include certain restrictive covenants. As of September 2011, we were in compliance with all financial covenants which include the maintenance of consolidated net debt to consolidated EBITDA and a fixed charge coverage ratio The issuance of the Senior Notes also required us to make certain covenants typical of unsecured facilities. The fair value of the $275 million Senior Notes was $305.9 million and $315.0 million at September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. The fair value of the $245 million Senior Notes was $266.6 million and $258.7 million at September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively. We determined fair value based on quoted market prices and interest rate spreads of similar securities.

Future principal payments for the Senior Notes are as follows (in thousands):


Fiscal Year
2012	$	8,000
2013		49,000
2014		8,000
2015		71,000
2016		60,000
Thereafter		316,000

	$	512,000

Employee Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Employee Benefit Plans

12. Employee Benefit Plans

Defined Contribution Plans

We sponsor the Fair Isaac Corporation 401(k) plan for eligible employees. Under this plan, eligible employees may contribute up to 25% of compensation, not to exceed statutory limits. We also provide a company matching contribution. Investment in FICO common stock is not an option under this plan. Our contributions into all 401(k) plans, including former acquired company sponsored plans that have since merged into the Fair Isaac Corporation 401(k) plan or have been frozen, totaled $5.1 million, $5.4 million and $5.7 million during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Employee Incentive Plans

We maintain various employee incentive plans for the benefit of eligible employees, including officers. The awards generally are based on the achievement of certain financial and performance objectives subject to the discretion of management. Total expenses under our employee incentive plans were $10.1 million, $5.4 million and $5.5 million during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

The entire disclosure for pension and other postretirement benefits.

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Restructuring Expenses

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Restructuring Expenses

13. Restructuring Expenses

During fiscal 2011, we incurred charges totaling $12.4 million as a result of $8.2 million in severance charges due to the elimination of 177 positions throughout the company, and $4.2 million in facilities charges associated with vacating excess leased space primarily in Minnesota and Georgia. Cash payments for substantially all the severance costs have been paid by the end of fiscal 2011.

During fiscal 2010, we incurred charges totaling $1.6 million as a result of $0.9 million in facilities charges from adjusting two lease exit accruals due to a reduction in estimated sublease income and $0.7 million in severance charges due to the elimination of 35 positions in the U.S., U.K. and India. Cash payments for the severance costs were paid during fiscal 2011.

During fiscal 2009, we incurred net charges totaling $8.7 million consisting mainly of $5.9 million for severance costs associated with the reduction of 255 positions throughout the company and $2.6 million associated with vacating excess leased space. We also recognized a $1.2 million charge due to unfavorable sublease arrangements we entered into for lease space previously vacated. In addition, we reversed $0.6 million of accrued expenses as a result of a favorable lease termination agreement that we entered into for office space that was previously vacated and $0.4 million of previously recognized severance costs due to favorable adjustments. Cash payments for the severance costs were paid during fiscal 2009.

The following table summarizes our restructuring accruals associated with the above actions. The current portion and non-current portion was recorded in other accrued current liabilities and other liabilities, respectively, within the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.


	Accrual at September 30, 2008			Expense Additions		Cash Payments			Expense Reversals			Accrual at September 30, 2009
	(In thousands)
Facilities charges	$	9,688		$	3,876	$	(9,143	)	$	(650	)	$	3,771
Employee separation		930			5,860		(6,415	)		(375	)		—

		10,618		$	9,736	$	(15,558	)	$	(1,025	)		3,771

Less: current portion		(4,224	)										(1,361	)

Non-current	$	6,394										$	2,410


	Accrual at September 30, 2009			Expense Additions		Cash Payments			Expense Reversals		Accrual at September 30, 2010
	(In thousands)
Facilities charges	$	3,771		$	875	$	(1,810	)	$	—	$	2,836
Employee separation		—			742		—			—		742

		3,771		$	1,617	$	(1,810	)	$	—		3,578

Less: current portion		(1,361	)									(1,474	)

Non-current	$	2,410									$	2,104


	Accrual at September 30, 2010			Expense Additions		Cash Payments			Expense Reversals		Accrual at September 30, 2011
	(In thousands)
Facilities charges	$	2,836		$	4,226	$	(1,700	)	$	—	$	5,362
Employee separation		742			8,165		(7,873	)		—		1,034

		3,578		$	12,391	$	(9,573	)	$	—		6,396

Less: current portion		(1,474	)									(3,062	)

Non-current	$	2,104									$	3,334

The entire disclosure for restructuring and related activities. Description of restructuring activities such as exit and disposal activities, include facts and circumstances leading to the plan, the expected plan completion date, the major types of costs associated with the plan activities, total expected costs, the accrual balance at the end of the period, and the periods over which the remaining accrual will be settled.

Income Taxes

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Income Taxes

14. Income Taxes

The provision for income taxes was as follows during fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009:


	2011			2010			2009
	(In thousands)
Current:
Federal	$	22,019		$	10,190		$	16,704
State		2,873			4,406			4,979
Foreign		(251	)		6,490			15,453

		24,641			21,086			37,136

Deferred:
Federal		59			7,761			(2,317	)
State		(112	)		(644	)		(2,018	)
Foreign		1,305			(356	)		(696	)

		1,252			6,761			(5,031	)

Total provision	$	25,893		$	27,847		$	32,105

The foreign provision was based on foreign pretax earnings of $20.6 million, $25.3 million and $30.8 million in fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009, respectively. Current foreign tax expense related to foreign tax withholdings was $5.4 million, $2.3 million and $5.0 million in fiscal year 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Deferred tax assets and liabilities at September 30, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:


	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforward	$	9,373		$	10,004
Research credit carryforward		1,388			1,028
Capital loss carryforward		21			134
Investments		1,235			1,260
Accrued compensation		1,586			2,176
Share-based compensation		24,489			23,531
Deferred revenue		1,042			2,345
Accrued lease costs		2,526			1,611
Property and equipment		4,239			5,890
Capitalized R&D		—			323
Other		5,988			11,356

		51,887			59,658
Less valuation allowance		(3,422	)		(3,540	)

		48,465			56,118

Deferred tax liabilities:
Intangible assets		(20,541	)		(19,732	)
Prepaid expense		(3,942	)		(4,534	)
Other		(1,040	)		(2,865	)

		(25,523	)		(27,131	)

Deferred tax assets, net	$	22,942		$	28,987

Based upon the level of historical taxable income and projections for future taxable income over the periods that the deferred tax assets will reverse, management believes it is more likely than not that we will realize the benefits of the deferred tax asset, net of the existing valuation allowance at September 30, 2011.

For fiscal 2011, the decrease in the valuation allowance was due to the expiration of a portion of the U.S. capital loss carryforward. The remaining valuation allowance is associated with operations where the company has a net operating loss carryforward where realization remains uncertain.

During fiscal 2011, the change in net operating loss (NOL) was due to utilization of federal NOL. The increase in the research credit carryforward was due to less than expected utilization on the fiscal 2010 tax return. We acquired the following U.S. Federal and state NOL in connection with our acquisition of Braun in fiscal 2005. As of September 30, 2011, we had available U.S. federal, state and foreign NOL carryforwards of approximately $14.6 million, $3.2 million, and $13.6 million, respectively. We also have available excess California state research credit of approximately $1.4 million. The U.S. federal NOL carryforward will expire at various dates beginning in fiscal 2024, if not utilized. The state NOL carryforward will begin to expire in fiscal 2021 through fiscal 2024, if not utilized. Utilization of the U.S. federal and state NOL are subject to an annual limitation due to the “change in ownership” provisions of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the “Code”), as amended, and similar state provisions.

The reconciliation between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 35% and our effective tax rate is shown below for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009:


	2011			2010			2009
	(In thousands)
Income tax provision at U.S. federal statutory rate	$	34,117		$	32,306		$	34,150
State income taxes, net of U.S. federal benefit		2,770			2,452			1,383
Foreign taxes		(6,045	)		(4,721	)		(3,469	)
Research credits		(2,559	)		(353	)		(1,950	)
Domestic production deduction		(2,494	)		(1,204	)		(1,421	)
Reduction in valuation allowance		—			—			(148	)
Other		104			(633	)		3,560

Recorded income tax provision	$	25,893		$	27,847		$	32,105

The decrease in our income tax provision in fiscal 2011 compared with fiscal 2010 was largely due to a one-time discrete entry recorded in the recognition of the 2010 extension of the US Federal Research and Development Credit and a manufacturing deduction rate increase. In addition, there was a one-time Foreign Tax Credit benefit related to an intercompany dividend.

Unrecognized Tax Benefit for Uncertain Tax Positions

We conduct business globally and, as a result, file income tax returns in the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. In the normal course of business, we are subject to examination by taxing authorities. With few exceptions, we are no longer subject to U.S. federal, state, local, or foreign income tax examinations for fiscal years prior to 2008. We are currently under audit by the IRS for tax returns filed for fiscal 2008 and 2009 and by California Franchise Tax Board for fiscal 2006 through 2009. We do not anticipate any adjustments related to those audits that will result in a material change to our financial position.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:


	2011			2010			2009
	(in thousands)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits upon adoption on October 1	$	12,286		$	18,587		$	26,265
Gross increases for tax positions in prior periods		547			—			3,566
Gross decreases for tax positions in prior periods		—			(7,025	)		(2,141	)
Gross increases based on tax positions related to the current year		1,000			724			1,802
Decreases for settlements and payments		(4,294	)		—			(10,905	)
Decreases due to statute expiration		—			—			—

Gross unrecognized tax benefits at September 30	$	9,539		$	12,286		$	18,587

We had $9.5 million of total unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2011. Included in the $9.5 million of total gross unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2011 was $7.9 million of tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective tax rate. The Company expects that approximately $7.1 million of unrecognized tax benefits will settle over the next 12 months.

We recognize interest expense related to unrecognized tax benefits and penalties as part of the provision for income taxes in our consolidated statements of income. We recognize interest earned related to income tax matters as interest income in our consolidated statements of income. As of September 30, 2011, we have accrued interest of $0.8 million related to the unrecognized tax benefits.

Pretax earnings of a non-U.S. subsidiary or affiliate are generally subject to U.S. taxation when repatriated. We reinvest international earnings in our international operations and currently do not have a plan to repatriate those earnings. Accordingly, no provision has been made for the taxes related to any future repatriation of these earnings.

The entire disclosure for income taxes. Disclosures may include net deferred tax liability or asset recognized in an enterprise's statement of financial position, net change during the year in the total valuation allowance, approximate tax effect of each type of temporary difference and carryforward that gives rise to a significant portion of deferred tax liabilities and deferred tax assets, utilization of a tax carryback, and tax uncertainties information.

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Stock-Based Employee Benefit Plans

Stock-Based Employee Benefit Plans

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

15. Stock-Based Employee Benefit Plans

Description of Stock Option and Share Plans

We maintain the 1992 Long-term Incentive Plan (the “1992 Plan”) under which we may grant stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units and common stock to officers, key employees and non-employee directors. As of September 30, 2011, 5,637,085 shares remained available for grants under this plan. The 1992 Plan will terminate in February 2012. In November 2003, our Board of Directors approved the adoption of the 2003 Employment Inducement Award Plan (the “2003 Plan”). The 2003 Plan reserves 2,250,000 shares of common stock solely for the granting of inducement stock options and other awards, as defined, that meet the “employment inducement award” exception to the New York Stock Exchange’s listing standards requiring shareholder approval of equity-based inducement incentive plans. Except for the employment inducement award criteria, awards under the 2003 Plan will be generally consistent with those made under our 1992 Plan. As of September 30, 2011, 1,841,723 shares remained available for grants under this plan. The 2003 Plan shall remain in effect until terminated by the Board of Directors. Stock option awards typically had a maximum term of seven years and vested ratably over four years. Stock option awards granted prior to October 1, 2005, typically had a maximum term of ten years and vested ratably over four years.

Description of Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Under our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“Purchase Plan”), we are authorized to issue up to 5,062,500 shares of common stock to eligible employees. Employees may have up to 10% of their base salary withheld through payroll deductions to purchase FICO common stock during semi-annual offering periods. The purchase price of the stock is 85% of the fair market value on the exercise date (the last day of each offering period). Offering period means approximately six-month periods commencing (a) on the first trading day on or after January 1 and terminating on the last trading day in the following June, and (b) on the first trading day on or after July 1 and terminating on the last trading day in the following December. The Purchase Plan was suspended effective January 1, 2009 and employees cannot contribute to the Purchase Plan until the suspension is repealed.

A total of approximately 192,000 shares of our common stock with a weighted average purchase price of $14.33 per share were issued under the Purchase Plan during fiscal 2009. At September 30, 2011, 2,707,966 shares remained available for issuance.

Share-Based Compensation Expense

We recorded $15.5 million, $17.3 million and $19.9 million of share-based compensation expense for stock options, restricted stock units, non-vested shares and purchases under the Purchase Plan in fiscal years 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. The total tax benefit related to this share-based compensation expense was $5.8 million, $6.6 million and $7.5 million in fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. As of September 30, 2011, there was $26.1 million of total unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements granted under all equity compensation plans. Total unrecognized compensation cost will be adjusted for future changes in estimated forfeitures. We expect to recognize that cost over a weighted average period of 2.5 years.

Determining Fair Value

We estimate the fair value of stock options granted using the Black-Scholes option valuation model and we amortize the fair value on a straight-line basis over the vesting period. We used the following assumptions to estimate the fair value of our stock options during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009:


	2011			2010			2009
Stock Options:
Average expected term (years)		4.27			4.22			4.31
Expected volatility (range)		39-41	%		35-42	%		45-48	%
Weighted average volatility		40	%		41	%		47	%
Risk-free interest rate (range)		0.6-2.1	%		0.2-3.1	%		1.1-2.3	%
Average expected dividend yield		0.3	%		0.4	%		0.4	%
Expected dividend yield (range)		0.3	%		0.4-0.5	%		0.4	%

The fair value of restricted stock units and non-vested shares granted is the fair value of our common stock on the date of grant adjusted for the expected dividend yield. We amortize the fair value on a straight-line basis over the vesting period.

Expected Volatility. We estimate the volatility of our common stock at the date of grant based on a combination of the implied volatility of publicly traded options on our common stock and our historical volatility rate. Our decision to use implied volatility was based upon the availability of actively traded options on our common stock and our assessment that implied volatility is more representative of future stock price trends than historical volatility.

Expected Term. The expected term represents the period that our stock options are expected to be outstanding. We estimate the expected term based on historical experience of similar awards, giving consideration to the contractual terms of the stock-based awards, vesting schedules and expectations of future employee behavior.

Dividends. The dividend yield assumption is based on historical dividend payouts.

Risk-Free Interest Rate. The risk-free interest rate assumption is based on observed interest rates appropriate for the term of our employee options.

Forfeitures. We use historical data to estimate pre-vesting option forfeitures and record share-based compensation expense only for those awards that are expected to vest.

Stock-Based Activity

The following table summarizes option activity during fiscal 2011:


	Shares			Weighted- average Exercise Price		Weighted- average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(In thousands)					(In years)		(In thousands)
Outstanding at October 1, 2010		6,573		$	30.25
Granted		1,078			24.24
Exercised		(554	)		19.49
Forfeited		(475	)		20.94
Expired		(810	)		37.30

Outstanding at September 30, 2011		5,812		$	29.94		3.71	$	4,661

Options exercisable at September 30, 2011		4,035		$	33.32		2.86	$	2,118

Non-vested options expected to vest at September 30, 2011		1,195		$	21.67		5.81	$	1,699

The weighted average fair value of options granted during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 were $8.02, $7.58 and $5.40, respectively. The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding at September 30, 2011 was calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying options and the market price of our common stock for the 1.0 million shares that had exercise prices that were lower than the $21.83 market price of our common stock at September 30, 2011. The total intrinsic value of options exercised during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $4.4 million, $2.7 million and $0.8 million, respectively, determined as of the date of exercise.

The following table summarizes restricted stock unit activity during fiscal 2011:


	Shares			Weighted- average Price
	(In thousands)
Outstanding at October 1, 2010		1,211		$	22.78
Granted		590			24.67
Released		(366	)		24.49
Forfeited		(330	)		23.04

Outstanding at September 30, 2011		1,105			23.14

The weighted average fair value of restricted stock units and non-vested shares granted during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 were $24.38, $22.05 and $17.80, respectively. The total intrinsic value of restricted stock units and non-vested shares that vested during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 was $9.7 million, $7.7 million and $4.1 million, respectively, determined as of the date of exercise.

We received $7.6 million in cash from stock option exercises and the issuance of stock under the Purchase Plan in fiscal 2011. The actual tax benefit that we realized for the tax deductions from option exercises totaled $1.7 million for that period.

Due primarily to our ongoing program of repurchasing shares on the open market; we had approximately $51.8 million treasury shares at September 30, 2011. We satisfy stock option exercises, Purchase Plan issuances and vesting of restricted stock units from this pool of treasury shares.

The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details.

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Related Party Transactions

Earnings Per Share

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Earnings Per Share

16. Earnings Per Share

The following reconciles the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) from continuing operations during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009:


	2011		2010		2009
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Numerator for basic earnings per share: income from continuing operations	$	71,562	$	64,457	$	65,465

Numerator for diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	71,562	$	64,457	$	65,465

Denominator—share:
Basic weighted-average shares		39,359		44,903		48,658
Effect of dilutive securities		629		405		118

Diluted weighted-average shares		39,988		45,308		48,776

Earnings per share from continuing operations:
Basic	$	1.82	$	1.44	$	1.35

Diluted	$	1.79	$	1.42	$	1.34

The computation of diluted EPS for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009 excludes options to purchase approximately 3,598,000, 4,939,000 and 7,189,000 shares of common stock, respectively, because the options’ exercise prices exceeded the average market price of our common stock in these fiscal years and their inclusion would be antidilutive.

Related Party Transactions

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

17. Related Party Transactions

We have a $10 million investment in convertible preferred stock in a private company. The company is developing a range of products focused on revenue cycle activities for hospitals and healthcare providers. Related party revenues for the year ended September 30, 2011 included $0.1 million in transactional revenue and $0.3 million in professional services revenue. Related party revenues for the year ended September 30, 2010 included $0.1 million in transactional revenue and $0.3 million in professional services revenue. Related party revenues for the year ended September 30, 2009 included $0.3 million in maintenance revenue and $0.3 million in professional services revenue. The accounts receivable balance from this company was not significant as of September 30, 2011 and 2010.

The entire disclosure for related party transactions, including the nature of the relationship(s), a description of the transactions, the amount of the transactions, the effects of any change in the method of establishing the terms of the transaction from the previous period, stated interest rate, expiration date, terms and manner of settlement per the agreement with the related party, and amounts due to or from related parties. If the entity and one or more other entities are under common ownership or management control and this control affects the operating results or financial position, disclosure includes the nature of the control relationship even if there are no transactions between the entities. Disclosure may also include the aggregate amount of current and deferred tax expense for each statement of earnings presented where the entity is a member of a group that files a consolidated tax return, the amount of any tax related balances due to or from affiliates as of the date of each statement of financial position presented, the principal provisions of the method by which the consolidated amount of current and deferred tax expense is allocated to the members of the group and the nature and effect of any changes in that method. 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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Segment Information

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Segment Information

18. Segment Information

We are organized into the following three reportable segments to align with internal management of our worldwide business operations based on product offerings.

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Applications. Our Applications products are pre-configured Decision Management applications and associated professional services, designed for a specific type of business problem or process, such as marketing, account origination, customer management, fraud and insurance claims management.

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Scores. This segment includes our business-to-business scoring solutions, our myFICO^® solutions for consumers and associated professional services. Our scoring solutions give our clients access to analytics that can be easily integrated into their transaction streams and decision-making processes. Our scoring solutions are distributed through major credit reporting agencies, as well as services through which we provide our scores to clients directly.

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Tools. The Tools segment is composed of software tools and associated professional services that clients can use to create their own custom Decision Management applications.

Our Chief Executive Officer evaluates segment financial performance based on segment revenues and segment operating income. Segment operating expenses consist of direct and indirect costs principally related to personnel, facilities, consulting, travel and depreciation. Indirect costs are allocated to the segments generally based on relative segment revenues, fixed rates established by management based upon estimated expense contribution levels and other assumptions that management considers reasonable. We do not allocate share-based compensation expense, restructuring expense, amortization expense, various corporate charges and certain other income and expense measures to our segments. These income and expense items are not allocated because they are not considered in evaluating the segment’s operating performance. Our Chief Executive Officer does not evaluate the financial performance of each segment based on its respective assets or capital expenditures; rather, depreciation amounts are allocated to the segments from their internal cost centers as described above.

The following tables summarize segment information for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009:


	2011
	Applications			Scores			Tools			Unallocated Corporate Expenses			Total
	(In thousands)
Segment revenues:
Transactional and maintenance	$	258,736		$	164,918		$	29,776		$	—		$	453,430
Professional services		100,921			2,102			12,918			—			115,941
License		23,371			1,547			25,394			—			50,312

Total segment revenues		383,028			168,567			68,088			—			619,683
Segment operating expense		(276,467	)		(55,169	)		(54,398	)		(70,680	)		(456,714	)

Segment operating income	$	106,561		$	113,398		$	13,690		$	(70,680	)		162,969

Unallocated share-based compensation expense														(15,500	)
Unallocated amortization expense														(7,741	)
Unallocated restructuring expense														(12,391	)

Operating income														127,337
Unallocated interest income														2,192
Unallocated interest expense														(32,364	)
Unallocated other expense, net														290

Income before income taxes													$	97,455

Depreciation expense	$	12,784		$	1,007		$	1,667		$	998		$	16,456


	2010
	Applications			Scores			Tools			Unallocated Corporate Expenses			Total
	(In thousands)
Segment revenues:
Transactional and maintenance	$	257,275		$	170,141		$	28,071					$	455,487
Professional services		86,097			2,042			14,739						102,878
License		23,886			156			23,236						47,278

Total segment revenues		367,258			172,339			66,046			—			605,643
Segment operating expense		(273,983	)		(61,688	)		(57,634	)		(69,166	)		(462,471	)

Segment operating income	$	93,275		$	110,651		$	8,412		$	(69,166	)		143,172

Unallocated share-based compensation expense														(17,305	)
Unallocated amortization expense														(10,901	)
Unallocated restructuring expense														(1,617	)

Operating income														113,349
Unallocated interest income														1,688
Unallocated interest expense														(24,124	)
Unallocated other expense, net														1,391

Income before income taxes													$	92,304

Depreciation expense	$	14,998		$	1,339		$	2,147		$	1,533		$	20,017


	2009
	Applications			Scores			Tools			Unallocated Corporate Expenses			Total
	(In thousands)
Segment revenues:
Transactional and maintenance	$	274,123		$	178,048		$	26,531		$	—		$	478,702
Professional services		92,000			1,527			18,886			—			112,413
License		17,007			—			22,613			—			39,620

Total segment revenues		383,130			179,575			68,030			—			630,735
Segment operating expense		(270,541	)		(57,373	)		(60,676	)		(80,868	)		(469,458	)

Segment operating income	$	112,589		$	122,202		$	7,354		$	(80,868	)		161,277

Unallocated share-based compensation expense														(19,935	)
Unallocated amortization expense														(12,891	)
Unallocated restructuring expense														(8,711	)
Unallocated loss on sale of product line assets														(2,993	)

Operating income														116,747
Unallocated interest income														4,717
Unallocated interest expense														(25,481	)
Unallocated other income, net														1,587

Income before income taxes													$	97,570

Depreciation expense	$	19,569		$	1,827		$	2,248		$	1,884		$	25,528

Our revenues and percentage of revenues by reportable market segments were as follows for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, the majority of which were derived from the sale of products and services within the banking and insurance industries:


	2011				2010				2009
	(Dollars in thousands)
Applications	$	383,028	62	%	$	367,258	61	%	$	383,130	61	%
Scores		168,567	27	%		172,339	28	%		179,575	28	%
Tools		68,088	11	%		66,046	11	%		68,030	11	%

	$	619,683	100	%	$	605,643	100	%	$	630,735	100	%

Within our Applications segment our fraud solutions accounted for 23%, 20% and 20% of total revenues in each of fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively, our customer management solutions accounted for 13%, 14% and 15% of total revenues, in each of these periods, respectively, and our marketing solutions accounted for 10%, 11% and 9% for each of these periods, respectively.

Our revenues and percentage of revenues on a geographical basis are summarized below for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009. No individual country outside of the United States accounted for 10% or more of revenue in any of these years.


	2011				2010				2009
	(Dollars in thousands)
United States	$	389,676	63	%	$	396,036	65	%	$	430,958	68	%
Other International		230,007	37	%		209,607	35	%		199,777	32	%

	$	619,683	100	%	$	605,643	100	%	$	630,735	100	%

During fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, no individual customer accounted for 10% or more of our total revenues; however, we derive a substantial portion of our revenues from our contracts with the three major credit reporting agencies, TransUnion, Equifax and Experian. Revenues collectively generated by agreements with these customers accounted for 18%, 20% and 19% of our total revenues in fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively. At September 30, 2011 and 2010, no individual customer accounted for 10% or more of total consolidated receivables.

Our property and equipment, net, on a geographical basis are summarized below at September 30, 2011 and 2010. At September 30, 2011 and 2010, no individual country outside of the United States accounted for 10% or more of total consolidated net property and equipment.


	2011				2010
	(Dollars in thousands)
United States	$	29,899	91	%	$	27,452	89	%
International		3,118	9	%		3,523	11	%

	$	33,017	100	%	$	30,975	100	%

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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Commitments

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Commitments

19. Commitments

Minimum future commitments under non-cancelable operating leases and other obligations were as follows at September 30, 2011:


Fiscal Year	Future Minimum Lease Commitments		Other Commitments
	(In thousands)
2012	$	22,669	$	5,100
2013		19,615		4,400
2014		18,237		2,600
2015		15,425		—
2016		13,101		—
Thereafter		30,242		—

	$	119,289	$	12,100

Lease Commitments

The above amounts have been reduced by contractual sublease commitments totaling $1.1 million, $1.1 million, $0.7 million in fiscal 2012 through 2014, respectively. We occupy the majority of our facilities under non-cancelable operating leases with lease terms in excess of one year. Such facility leases generally provide for annual increases based upon the Consumer Price Index or fixed increments. Rent expense under operating leases, including month-to-month leases, totaled $21.1 million, $22.6 million and $24.4 million during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

Other Commitments

In the ordinary course of business, we enter into contractual purchase obligations and other agreements that are legally binding and specify certain minimum payment terms.

We are also a party to a management agreement with 23 of our executives providing for certain payments and other benefits in the event of a qualified change in control of FICO, coupled with a termination of the officer during the following year.

Contingencies

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Contingencies

20. Contingencies

We are in disputes with certain customers regarding amounts owed in connection with the sale of certain of our products and services. We also have had claims asserted by former employees relating to compensation and other employment matters. We are also involved in various other claims and legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. We believe that none of these aforementioned claims or actions will result in a material adverse impact to our consolidated results of operations, liquidity or financial condition. However, the amount or range of any potential liabilities associated with these claims and actions, if any, cannot be determined with certainty. Set forth below are additional details concerning certain ongoing litigation.

Braun Consulting, Inc.

Braun (which we acquired in November 2004) was a defendant in a lawsuit filed on November 26, 2001, in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York (Case No. 01 CV 10629) that alleges violations of federal securities laws in connection with Braun’s initial public offering in August 1999. This lawsuit is among approximately 300 coordinated putative class actions against certain issuers, their officers and directors, and underwriters with respect to such issuers’ initial public offerings.

On April 2, 2009, a stipulation and agreement of settlement between the plaintiffs, issuer defendants and underwriter defendants was submitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York for preliminary approval. This settlement requires no financial contribution from us. The Court granted the plaintiffs’ motion for preliminary approval and preliminarily certified the settlement classes on June 10, 2009. The settlement “fairness” hearing was held on September 10, 2009. The Court granted the plaintiffs’ motion for final approval of the settlement and certified the settlement classes on October 5, 2009. The Court determined that the settlement is fair to the class members, approved the settlement and dismissed, with prejudice, the case against the Company and its individual defendants. Appeals of the opinion granting final approval were filed, and the appeals filed by one objector have been remanded to the district court to determine standing to appeal. Due to the inherent uncertainties of litigation and because the settlement remains subject to appeal, the ultimate outcome of the matter is uncertain.

The entire disclosure for loss and gain contingencies. Describes any existing condition, situation, or set of circumstances involving uncertainty as of the balance sheet date (or prior to issuance of the financial statements) as to a probable or reasonably possible loss incurred by an entity that will ultimately be resolved when one or more future events occur or fail to occur, and typically discloses the amount of loss recorded or a range of possible loss, or an assertion that no reasonable estimate can be made.

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Supplementary Financial Data (Unaudited)

Guarantees

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Guarantees

21. Guarantees

In the ordinary course of business, we are not subject to potential obligations under guarantees, except for standard indemnification and warranty provisions that are contained within many of our customer license and service agreements and certain supplier agreements, including underwriter agreements, as well as standard indemnification agreements that we have executed with certain of our officers and directors, and give rise only to the disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. In addition, we continue to monitor the conditions that are subject to the guarantees and indemnifications to identify whether it is probable that a loss has occurred, and would recognize any such losses under the guarantees and indemnifications when those losses are estimable.

Indemnification and warranty provisions contained within our customer license and service agreements and certain supplier agreements are generally consistent with those prevalent in our industry. The duration of our product warranties generally does not exceed 90 days following delivery of our products. We have not incurred significant obligations under customer indemnification or warranty provisions historically and do not expect to incur significant obligations in the future. Accordingly, we do not maintain accruals for potential customer indemnification or warranty-related obligations. The indemnification agreements that we have executed with certain of our officers and directors would require us to indemnify such officers and directors in certain instances. We have not incurred obligations under these indemnification agreements historically and do not expect to incur significant obligations in the future. Accordingly, we do not maintain accruals for potential officer or director indemnification obligations. The maximum potential amount of future payments that we could be required to make under the indemnification provisions in our customer license and service agreements, and officer and director agreements is unlimited.

Supplementary Financial Data (Unaudited)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

22. Supplementary Financial Data (Unaudited)

The following table presents selected unaudited consolidated financial results for each of the eight quarters in the two-year period ended September 30, 2011. In the opinion of management, this unaudited information has been prepared on the same basis as the audited information and includes all adjustments (consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, except as noted below) necessary for a fair statement of the consolidated financial information for the period presented.


	December 31, 2010		March 31, 2011		June 30, 2011		September 30, 2011
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Revenues	$	155,931	$	152,824	$	150,679	$	160,249
Cost of revenues (2)		45,803		48,506		43,398		48,763

Gross profit		110,128		104,318		107,281		111,486

Net income (3)		16,009		7,745		23,189		24,619

Earnings per share (1):
Basic	$	0.40	$	0.19	$	0.59	$	0.65

Diluted		0.40		0.19		0.58		0.64

Shares used in computing earnings per share:
Basic		39,923		40,010		39,451		38,088
Diluted		40,439		40,618		40,241		38,687


	December 31, 2009		March 31, 2010		June 30, 2010		September 30, 2010
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Revenues	$	151,496	$	143,720	$	155,329	$	155,098
Cost of revenues (2)		42,519		44,641		45,316		48,456

Gross profit		108,977		99,079		110,013		106,642

Net income (3)		17,686		12,992		17,938		15,841

Earnings per share (1):
Basic	$	0.37	$	0.28	$	0.40	$	0.39

Diluted		0.37		0.28		0.40		0.38

Shares used in computing earnings per share:
Basic		47,606		46,447		44,446		41,141
Diluted		47,915		46,870		44,885		41,590

(1)	Earnings per share is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of the quarterly per share amounts may not equal the totals for the respective years.

(2)

Cost of revenues excludes amortization expense for the quarters ended December 31, 2009, March 31, 2010, June 30, 2010, September 30, 2010, December 31, 2010, March 31, 2011, June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2011 of $1.7 million, $1.7 million, $1.3 million, $0.7 million, $0.6 million, $0.6 million, $0.6 million, and $0.5 million respectively.

(3)	Net income includes restructuring expenses (income) for the quarters ended and September 30, 2010, December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011 of $1.6 million, $0.9 million and $11.5 million, respectively.

The entire disclosure for the quarterly financial data in the annual financial statements. The disclosure may include a tabular presentation of financial information for each fiscal quarter for the current and previous year, including revenues, gross profit, income or loss before extraordinary items and earnings per share data. It also includes an indication if the information in the note is unaudited, comments on the aggregate effect of year-end adjustments, and an explanation of matters or transactions that affect comparability or are pertinent to an understanding of the information furnished.

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

Subsequent Events	12 Months Ended
Subsequent Events	Sep. 30, 2011
Subsequent Events	23. Subsequent Events In November 2011, our Board of Directors approved a common stock repurchase program that allows us to purchase shares of our common stock up to an aggregate cost of $150.0 million, which replaced a similar program approved in June 2010.

Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Fair Isaac Corporation

Fair Isaac Corporation

In these consolidated financial statements, FICO is referred to as “we,” “us,” “our,” or “FICO”.

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation

The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of FICO and its subsidiaries. All intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated.

Use of Estimates

Use of Estimates

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and Cash Equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents consist of cash in banks and investments with a maturity of 90 days or less at time of purchase.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Fair Value of Financial Instruments

Investments

Investments

Concentration of Risk

Concentration of Risk

A significant portion of our revenues are derived from the sales of products and services to the consumer credit, banking and insurance industries.

Property and Equipment

Property and Equipment


		Estimated Useful Life
Data processing equipment and software		2 to 3 years
Office furniture and equipment		3 to 7 years
Leasehold improvements		Shorter of estimated useful life or lease term

Internal-use Software

Internal-use Software

Capitalized Software and Research and Development Costs

Capitalized Software and Research and Development Costs

Goodwill and Intangible Assets

Goodwill and Intangible Assets


		Estimated Useful Life
Completed technology		4 to 6 years
Customer contracts and relationships		5 to 15 years
Trade names		5 years

Revenue Recognition

Revenue Recognition

Software Licenses

Transactional-based Revenues

Consulting Services

Hosting Services

Multiple-Deliverable Arrangements including Non-Software

Gross vs. Net Revenue Reporting

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Income Taxes

Income Taxes

Earnings per Share

Earnings per Share

Comprehensive Income

Comprehensive Income

Foreign Currency

Foreign Currency

Derivative Financial Instruments

Derivative Financial Instruments

Share-Based Compensation

Share-Based Compensation

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets

Advertising and Promotion Costs

Advertising and Promotion Costs

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

New Accounting Pronouncements Not Yet Adopted

Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Schedule Of Useful Lives For Property Plant Equipment

Depreciation and amortization charges are calculated using the straight-line method over the following estimated useful lives:


		Estimated Useful Life
Data processing equipment and software		2 to 3 years
Office furniture and equipment		3 to 7 years
Leasehold improvements		Shorter of estimated useful life or lease term

Schedule Of Useful Lives For Finite Lived Intangible Assets

We amortize our definite-lived intangible assets, which result from our acquisitions accounted for under the purchase method of accounting, using the straight-line method or based on the forecasted cash flows associated with the assets over the following estimated useful lives:


		Estimated Useful Life
Completed technology		4 to 6 years
Customer contracts and relationships		5 to 15 years
Trade names		5 years

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities Available for Sale (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities

The following is a summary of cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities available for sale at September 30, 2011 and 2010:


	2011									2010
	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
	(In thousands)
Cash and Cash Equivalents:
Cash	$	68,248	$	—	$	—		$	68,248	$	63,654	$	—	$	—		$	63,654
Money market funds		20,333		—		—			20,333		82,545		—		—			82,545
Non U.S. money market funds		42,171		—		—			42,171		—		—		—			—
U.S. commercial paper		5,000		—		—			5,000		—		—		—			—

	$	135,752	$	—	$	—		$	135,752	$	146,199	$	—	$	—		$	146,199

Short-term Marketable Securities:
U.S. government obligations	$	90,291	$	14	$	(1	)	$	90,304	$	48,325	$	42	$	—		$	48,367
U.S. corporate debt		1,531		—		(2	)		1,529		2,972		9		—			2,981
U.S. commercial paper		13,997		—		(4	)		13,993		—		—		—			—
Non U.S. corporate debt		—		—		—			—		17,257		13		(3	)		17,267

	$	105,819	$	14	$	(7	)	$	105,826	$	68,554	$	64	$	(3	)	$	68,615

Long-term Marketable Securities:
Marketable equity securities	$	4,649	$	—	$	(479	)	$	4,170	$	4,847	$	—	$	(480	)	$	4,367

Schedule of Unrealized Loss on Investments


	2011
	Less than 12 months					12 months or greater				Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	(In thousands)
Description of Securities:
U.S. commercial paper	$	18,993	$	(4	)	$	—	$	—	$	18,993	$	(4	)
U.S. government obligations		2,008		(1	)		—		—		2,008		(1	)
Non U.S. corporate debt		1,528		(2	)		—		—		1,528		(2	)

	$	22,529	$	(7	)	$	—	$	—	$	22,529	$	(7	)


	2010
	Less than 12 months					12 months or greater				Total
	Fair Value		Unrealized Losses			Fair Value		Unrealized Losses		Fair Value		Unrealized Losses
	(In thousands)
Description of Securities:
Non U.S. corporate debt	$	2,255	$	(3	)	$	—	$	—	$	2,255	$	(3	)

Fair Value Measurements (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis

The following table represents financial assets that we measured at fair value on a recurring basis at September 30, 2011 and 2010, respectively:


September 30, 2011	Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Fair Value as of September 30, 2011
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	67,504	$	—	$	67,504
U.S. corporate debt (2)		—		1,529		1,529
U.S. commercial paper (2)		—		13,993		13,993
Non U.S. corporate debt (2)		—		—		—
U.S. government obligations (2)		—		44,092		44,092
U.S. municipal obligations (2)		—		46,212		46,212
Marketable securities (3)		4,170		—		4,170

Total	$	71,674	$	105,826	$	177,500


September 30, 2010	Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1)		Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)		Fair Value as of September 30, 2010
	(In thousands)
Assets:
Cash equivalents (1)	$	82,545	$	—	$	82,545
U.S. corporate debt (2)		—		2,981		2,981
U.S. commercial paper (2)		—		—		—
Non U.S. corporate debt (2)		—		17,267		17,267
U.S. government obligations (2)		—		39,452		39,452
U.S. municipal obligations (2)		—		8,915		8,915
Marketable securities (3)		4,367		—		4,367

Total	$	86,912	$	68,615	$	155,527

(1)	Included in cash and cash equivalents on our balance sheet at September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010. Not included in this table are cash deposits of $68.2 million and $63.7 million at September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively.

(2)	Included in current marketable securities on our balance sheet at September 30, 2011 and 2010.

(3)	Represents securities held under a supplemental retirement and savings plan for certain officers and senior management employees, which are distributed upon termination or retirement of the employees. Included in long-term marketable securities on our balance sheet at September 30, 2011 and 2010.

Tabular disclosure of assets, including [financial] instruments measured at fair value that are classified in stockholders' equity, if any, by class that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The disclosures contemplated herein include the fair value measurements at the reporting date by the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall, segregating fair value measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).

Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

The following table summarizes the fair value of our derivative instruments and their location in the consolidated balance sheet as of September 30, 2011 and 2010:

September 30, 2011

(In thousands)

Assets

Liabilities

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Balance Sheet Location

Amount

Balance Sheet Location

Amount

Foreign currency forward contracts

Other current assets

—

Other current liabilities

—

September 30, 2010

(In thousands)

Assets

Liabilities

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

Balance Sheet Location

Amount

Balance Sheet Location

Amount

Foreign currency forward contracts

Other current assets

—

Other current liabilities

Schedule of Notional Amounts of Outstanding Derivative Positions

The following table summarizes our outstanding forward foreign currency contracts, by currency at September 30, 2011 and 2010:


	September 30, 2011
	Contract Amount			Fair Value
	Foreign Currency	US$		US$
	(In thousands)
Sell foreign currency:
Canadian dollar (CAD)	CAD 8,000	$	7,663	$	—
Euro (EUR)	EUR 4,830	$	6,524		—

Buy foreign currency:
British pound (GBP)	GBP 3,911	$	6,100		—


	September 30, 2010
	Contract Amount			Fair Value
	Foreign Currency	US$		US$
	(In thousands)
Sell foreign currency:
Canadian dollar (CAD)	CAD 1,300	$	1,258	$	—
Euro (EUR)	EUR 5,460	$	7,446		—

Buy foreign currency:
British pound (GBP)	GBP 3,672	$	5,800

Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance


	Year Ended September 30,
	2011		2010		2009
	(in thousands)
Foreign currency forward contracts	$	—	$	319	$	(2,064	)

Tabular disclosure of the location and amount of gains and losses reported in the statement of financial performance, or when applicable, the statement of financial position. For example, (a) gains and losses recognized in the income statement on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges and (b) gains and losses initially recognized in other comprehensive income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges.

Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable

Receivables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Receivables at September 30, 2011 and 2010 consisted of the following:


	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Billed	$	80,858		$	92,305
Unbilled		27,830			26,863

		108,688			119,168
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts		(3,714	)		(5,981	)

Receivables, net	$	104,974		$	113,187

Goodwill and Intangible Assets (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class

Intangible assets that are subject to amortization consisted of the following at September 30, 2011 and 2010:


	2011										2010
	(In thousands, except average life)
	Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net			Average Life		Gross Carrying Amount		Accumulated Amortization			Net			Average Life
Completed technology	$	66,037	$	(65,618	)	$	419			4	$	66,037	$	(63,344	)	$	2,693			4
Customer contracts and relationships		60,756		(41,792	)		18,964			12		60,756		(36,463	)		24,293			12
Trade names		9,291		(9,110	)		181			5		9,291		(8,972	)		319			5

	$	136,084	$	(116,520	)		19,564			11	$	136,084	$	(108,779	)		27,305			11

Foreign currency translation adjustments							(66	)									(61	)

Intangible assets, net						$	19,498									$	27,244

Schedule of Amortization Expense


	2011		2010		2009
	(In thousands)
Cost of revenues	$	2,274	$	5,415	$	6,827
Selling, general and administrative expenses		5,467		5,486		6,064

	$	7,741	$	10,901	$	12,891

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense

Estimated future intangible asset amortization expense associated with intangible assets existing at September 30, 2011, was as follows (in thousands):


Fiscal year
2012	$	6,127
2013		4,126
2014		2,407
2015		2,407
2016		2,407
Thereafter		2,024

	$	19,498

Schedule of Goodwill

The following table summarizes changes to goodwill during fiscal 2011 and 2010, both in total and as allocated to our operating segments.


	Applications			Scores		Tools			Total
	(In thousands)
Balance at September 30, 2010	$	452,248		$	146,648	$	67,057		$	665,953
Foreign currency translation adjustment		(1,043	)		—		(222	)		(1,265	)

Balance at September 30, 2011	$	451,205		$	146,648	$	66,835		$	664,688

Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total. Disclosure details may include, but are not limited to, the carrying amount of goodwill, goodwill acquired during the year, goodwill impairment losses recognized, goodwill written-off due to the sale of a business unit, goodwill not yet allocated, and any other changes to goodwill.

Property, Plant and Equipment

Composition of Certain Financial Statement Captions (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011


	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Property and equipment:
Data processing equipment and software	$	155,326		$	175,590
Office furniture and equipment		9,232			19,685
Leasehold improvements		19,268			22,850
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization		(150,809	)		(187,150	)

	$	33,017		$	30,975

Schedule of Accrued Liabilities


	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Property and equipment:
Data processing equipment and software	$	155,326		$	175,590
Office furniture and equipment		9,232			19,685
Leasehold improvements		19,268			22,850
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization		(150,809	)		(187,150	)

	$	33,017		$	30,975

Other accrued liabilities:
Interest payable	$	9,950		$	10,152
Income taxes payable		15,588			3,797
Other		21,493			14,783

	$	47,031		$	28,732

Senior Notes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments

The Senior Notes were issued in four series as follows:


Series	Amount	Interest Rate			Maturity Date
A	$41 million		6.37	%		May 7, 2013
B	$40 million		6.37	%		May 7, 2015
C	$63 million		6.71	%		May 7, 2015
D	$131 million		7.18	%		May 7, 2018

On July 14, 2010, we issued $245 million of Senior Notes in a private placement to a group of institutional investors. The Senior Notes were issued in four series as follows:


Series	Amount		Interest Rate			Maturity Date
E	$	60 million		4.72	%		July 14, 2016
F	$	72 million		5.04	%		July 14, 2017
G	$	28 million		5.42	%		July 14, 2019
H	$	85 million		5.59	%		July 14, 2020

Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt

Future principal payments for the Senior Notes are as follows (in thousands):


Fiscal Year
2012	$	8,000
2013		49,000
2014		8,000
2015		71,000
2016		60,000
Thereafter		316,000

	$	512,000

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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Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs

Restructuring Expenses (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011


	Accrual at September 30, 2008			Expense Additions		Cash Payments			Expense Reversals			Accrual at September 30, 2009
	(In thousands)
Facilities charges	$	9,688		$	3,876	$	(9,143	)	$	(650	)	$	3,771
Employee separation		930			5,860		(6,415	)		(375	)		—

		10,618		$	9,736	$	(15,558	)	$	(1,025	)		3,771

Less: current portion		(4,224	)										(1,361	)

Non-current	$	6,394										$	2,410


	Accrual at September 30, 2009			Expense Additions		Cash Payments			Expense Reversals		Accrual at September 30, 2010
	(In thousands)
Facilities charges	$	3,771		$	875	$	(1,810	)	$	—	$	2,836
Employee separation		—			742		—			—		742

		3,771		$	1,617	$	(1,810	)	$	—		3,578

Less: current portion		(1,361	)									(1,474	)

Non-current	$	2,410									$	2,104


	Accrual at September 30, 2010			Expense Additions		Cash Payments			Expense Reversals		Accrual at September 30, 2011
	(In thousands)
Facilities charges	$	2,836		$	4,226	$	(1,700	)	$	—	$	5,362
Employee separation		742			8,165		(7,873	)		—		1,034

		3,578		$	12,391	$	(9,573	)	$	—		6,396

Less: current portion		(1,474	)									(3,062	)

Non-current	$	2,104									$	3,334

Income Taxes (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense (Benefit)

The provision for income taxes was as follows during fiscal 2011, 2010, and 2009:


	2011			2010			2009
	(In thousands)
Current:
Federal	$	22,019		$	10,190		$	16,704
State		2,873			4,406			4,979
Foreign		(251	)		6,490			15,453

		24,641			21,086			37,136

Deferred:
Federal		59			7,761			(2,317	)
State		(112	)		(644	)		(2,018	)
Foreign		1,305			(356	)		(696	)

		1,252			6,761			(5,031	)

Total provision	$	25,893		$	27,847		$	32,105

Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities

Deferred tax assets and liabilities at September 30, 2011 and 2010 were as follows:


	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforward	$	9,373		$	10,004
Research credit carryforward		1,388			1,028
Capital loss carryforward		21			134
Investments		1,235			1,260
Accrued compensation		1,586			2,176
Share-based compensation		24,489			23,531
Deferred revenue		1,042			2,345
Accrued lease costs		2,526			1,611
Property and equipment		4,239			5,890
Capitalized R&D		—			323
Other		5,988			11,356

		51,887			59,658
Less valuation allowance		(3,422	)		(3,540	)

		48,465			56,118

Deferred tax liabilities:
Intangible assets		(20,541	)		(19,732	)
Prepaid expense		(3,942	)		(4,534	)
Other		(1,040	)		(2,865	)

		(25,523	)		(27,131	)

Deferred tax assets, net	$	22,942		$	28,987

Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation

The reconciliation between the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 35% and our effective tax rate is shown below for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009:


	2011			2010			2009
	(In thousands)
Income tax provision at U.S. federal statutory rate	$	34,117		$	32,306		$	34,150
State income taxes, net of U.S. federal benefit		2,770			2,452			1,383
Foreign taxes		(6,045	)		(4,721	)		(3,469	)
Research credits		(2,559	)		(353	)		(1,950	)
Domestic production deduction		(2,494	)		(1,204	)		(1,421	)
Reduction in valuation allowance		—			—			(148	)
Other		104			(633	)		3,560

Recorded income tax provision	$	25,893		$	27,847		$	32,105

Reconciliation of the Beginning and Ending Amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits is as follows:


	2011			2010			2009
	(in thousands)
Gross unrecognized tax benefits upon adoption on October 1	$	12,286		$	18,587		$	26,265
Gross increases for tax positions in prior periods		547			—			3,566
Gross decreases for tax positions in prior periods		—			(7,025	)		(2,141	)
Gross increases based on tax positions related to the current year		1,000			724			1,802
Decreases for settlements and payments		(4,294	)		—			(10,905	)
Decreases due to statute expiration		—			—			—

Gross unrecognized tax benefits at September 30	$	9,539		$	12,286		$	18,587

Stock-Based Employee Benefit Plans (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions

We used the following assumptions to estimate the fair value of our stock options during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009:


	2011			2010			2009
Stock Options:
Average expected term (years)		4.27			4.22			4.31
Expected volatility (range)		39-41	%		35-42	%		45-48	%
Weighted average volatility		40	%		41	%		47	%
Risk-free interest rate (range)		0.6-2.1	%		0.2-3.1	%		1.1-2.3	%
Average expected dividend yield		0.3	%		0.4	%		0.4	%
Expected dividend yield (range)		0.3	%		0.4-0.5	%		0.4	%

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity

The following table summarizes option activity during fiscal 2011:


	Shares			Weighted- average Exercise Price		Weighted- average Remaining Contractual Term		Aggregate Intrinsic Value
	(In thousands)					(In years)		(In thousands)
Outstanding at October 1, 2010		6,573		$	30.25
Granted		1,078			24.24
Exercised		(554	)		19.49
Forfeited		(475	)		20.94
Expired		(810	)		37.30

Outstanding at September 30, 2011		5,812		$	29.94		3.71	$	4,661

Options exercisable at September 30, 2011		4,035		$	33.32		2.86	$	2,118

Non-vested options expected to vest at September 30, 2011		1,195		$	21.67		5.81	$	1,699

Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock Units Award Activity

The following table summarizes restricted stock unit activity during fiscal 2011:


	Shares			Weighted- average Price
	(In thousands)
Outstanding at October 1, 2010		1,211		$	22.78
Granted		590			24.67
Released		(366	)		24.49
Forfeited		(330	)		23.04

Outstanding at September 30, 2011		1,105			23.14

Earnings Per Share (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted

The following reconciles the numerators and denominators of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) from continuing operations during fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009:


	2011		2010		2009
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Numerator for basic earnings per share: income from continuing operations	$	71,562	$	64,457	$	65,465

Numerator for diluted earnings per share from continuing operations	$	71,562	$	64,457	$	65,465

Denominator—share:
Basic weighted-average shares		39,359		44,903		48,658
Effect of dilutive securities		629		405		118

Diluted weighted-average shares		39,988		45,308		48,776

Earnings per share from continuing operations:
Basic	$	1.82	$	1.44	$	1.35

Diluted	$	1.79	$	1.42	$	1.34

Segment Information (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment

The following tables summarize segment information for fiscal 2011, 2010 and 2009:


	2011
	Applications			Scores			Tools			Unallocated Corporate Expenses			Total
	(In thousands)
Segment revenues:
Transactional and maintenance	$	258,736		$	164,918		$	29,776		$	—		$	453,430
Professional services		100,921			2,102			12,918			—			115,941
License		23,371			1,547			25,394			—			50,312

Total segment revenues		383,028			168,567			68,088			—			619,683
Segment operating expense		(276,467	)		(55,169	)		(54,398	)		(70,680	)		(456,714	)

Segment operating income	$	106,561		$	113,398		$	13,690		$	(70,680	)		162,969

Unallocated share-based compensation expense														(15,500	)
Unallocated amortization expense														(7,741	)
Unallocated restructuring expense														(12,391	)

Operating income														127,337
Unallocated interest income														2,192
Unallocated interest expense														(32,364	)
Unallocated other expense, net														290

Income before income taxes													$	97,455

Depreciation expense	$	12,784		$	1,007		$	1,667		$	998		$	16,456


	2010
	Applications			Scores			Tools			Unallocated Corporate Expenses			Total
	(In thousands)
Segment revenues:
Transactional and maintenance	$	257,275		$	170,141		$	28,071					$	455,487
Professional services		86,097			2,042			14,739						102,878
License		23,886			156			23,236						47,278

Total segment revenues		367,258			172,339			66,046			—			605,643
Segment operating expense		(273,983	)		(61,688	)		(57,634	)		(69,166	)		(462,471	)

Segment operating income	$	93,275		$	110,651		$	8,412		$	(69,166	)		143,172

Unallocated share-based compensation expense														(17,305	)
Unallocated amortization expense														(10,901	)
Unallocated restructuring expense														(1,617	)

Operating income														113,349
Unallocated interest income														1,688
Unallocated interest expense														(24,124	)
Unallocated other expense, net														1,391

Income before income taxes													$	92,304

Depreciation expense	$	14,998		$	1,339		$	2,147		$	1,533		$	20,017


	2009
	Applications			Scores			Tools			Unallocated Corporate Expenses			Total
	(In thousands)
Segment revenues:
Transactional and maintenance	$	274,123		$	178,048		$	26,531		$	—		$	478,702
Professional services		92,000			1,527			18,886			—			112,413
License		17,007			—			22,613			—			39,620

Total segment revenues		383,130			179,575			68,030			—			630,735
Segment operating expense		(270,541	)		(57,373	)		(60,676	)		(80,868	)		(469,458	)

Segment operating income	$	112,589		$	122,202		$	7,354		$	(80,868	)		161,277

Unallocated share-based compensation expense														(19,935	)
Unallocated amortization expense														(12,891	)
Unallocated restructuring expense														(8,711	)
Unallocated loss on sale of product line assets														(2,993	)

Operating income														116,747
Unallocated interest income														4,717
Unallocated interest expense														(25,481	)
Unallocated other income, net														1,587

Income before income taxes													$	97,570

Depreciation expense	$	19,569		$	1,827		$	2,248		$	1,884		$	25,528

Schedule of Revenue by Major Customers by Reporting Segments


	2011				2010				2009
	(Dollars in thousands)
Applications	$	383,028	62	%	$	367,258	61	%	$	383,130	61	%
Scores		168,567	27	%		172,339	28	%		179,575	28	%
Tools		68,088	11	%		66,046	11	%		68,030	11	%

	$	619,683	100	%	$	605,643	100	%	$	630,735	100	%

Schedule of Revenue from External Customers Attributed to Foreign Countries by Geographic Area


	2011				2010				2009
	(Dollars in thousands)
United States	$	389,676	63	%	$	396,036	65	%	$	430,958	68	%
Other International		230,007	37	%		209,607	35	%		199,777	32	%

	$	619,683	100	%	$	605,643	100	%	$	630,735	100	%

Schedule Of Property Plant and Equipment By Geographic Area


	2011				2010
	(Dollars in thousands)
United States	$	29,899	91	%	$	27,452	89	%
International		3,118	9	%		3,523	11	%

	$	33,017	100	%	$	30,975	100	%

Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss.

Schedule of Future Minimum Rental Payments for Operating Leases and Other Commitments

Commitments (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Minimum future commitments under non-cancelable operating leases and other obligations were as follows at September 30, 2011:


Fiscal Year	Future Minimum Lease Commitments		Other Commitments
	(In thousands)
2012	$	22,669	$	5,100
2013		19,615		4,400
2014		18,237		2,600
2015		15,425		—
2016		13,101		—
Thereafter		30,242		—

	$	119,289	$	12,100

Supplementary Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Schedule of Quarterly Financial Information


	December 31, 2010		March 31, 2011		June 30, 2011		September 30, 2011
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Revenues	$	155,931	$	152,824	$	150,679	$	160,249
Cost of revenues (2)		45,803		48,506		43,398		48,763

Gross profit		110,128		104,318		107,281		111,486

Net income (3)		16,009		7,745		23,189		24,619

Earnings per share (1):
Basic	$	0.40	$	0.19	$	0.59	$	0.65

Diluted		0.40		0.19		0.58		0.64

Shares used in computing earnings per share:
Basic		39,923		40,010		39,451		38,088
Diluted		40,439		40,618		40,241		38,687


	December 31, 2009		March 31, 2010		June 30, 2010		September 30, 2010
	(In thousands, except per share data)
Revenues	$	151,496	$	143,720	$	155,329	$	155,098
Cost of revenues (2)		42,519		44,641		45,316		48,456

Gross profit		108,977		99,079		110,013		106,642

Net income (3)		17,686		12,992		17,938		15,841

Earnings per share (1):
Basic	$	0.37	$	0.28	$	0.40	$	0.39

Diluted		0.37		0.28		0.40		0.38

Shares used in computing earnings per share:
Basic		47,606		46,447		44,446		41,141
Diluted		47,915		46,870		44,885		41,590

(1)	Earnings per share is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of the quarterly per share amounts may not equal the totals for the respective years.

(2)

(3)	Net income includes restructuring expenses (income) for the quarters ended and September 30, 2010, December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011 of $1.6 million, $0.9 million and $11.5 million, respectively.

Estimated Useful Life of Property and Equipment (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011 Year
Computer Equipment and Capitalized Software
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, Minimum Estimated Useful Life (in years)	2
Property and equipment, Maximum Estimated Useful Life (in years)	3
Furniture and Fixtures
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, Minimum Estimated Useful Life (in years)	3
Property and equipment, Maximum Estimated Useful Life (in years)	7
Leasehold Improvements
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment, Estimated Useful Life	Shorter of estimated useful life or lease term

Nature of Business and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2010 USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2010 USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2009 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($) Year	Sep. 30, 2010 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2009 USD ($)
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Depreciation and amortization, property and equipment	$ 500	$ 600	$ 600	$ 600	$ 700	$ 1,300	$ 1,700	$ 1,700	$ 16,500	$ 20,000	$ 25,500
Impairment of capitalized internal-use software									0	600	0
Internal-use software, capitalized									300	0	300
Internal-use software, amortized											300
Research and development expense									62,129	73,581	73,626
Foreign currency exchange gains (losses)									(1,000)	(1,200)	2,500
Advertising and promotion costs									$ 1,000	$ 3,000	$ 6,800
Maximum
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Forward foreign currency contracts, maturity period	3 months								3 months
Computer Equipment and Capitalized Software
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]
Property and equipment, Minimum Estimated Useful Life (in years) \| Year									2
Property and equipment, Maximum Estimated Useful Life (in years) \| Year									3

Estimated Useful Life of Definite-Lived Intangible Assets (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011 Year
Completed technology
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets, Minimum Estimated Useful Life (in years)	4
Definite-lived intangible assets, Maximum Estimated Useful Life (in years)	6
Customer contracts and relationships
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets, Minimum Estimated Useful Life (in years)	5
Definite-lived intangible assets, Maximum Estimated Useful Life (in years)	15
Trade names
Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Definite-lived intangible assets, Estimated Useful Life (in years)	5

Discontinued Operations - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
	Apr. 30, 2008	Sep. 30, 2009
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Proceeds from sale of Insurance Bill Review business unit	$ 16,000
Additional charge, unfavorable final working capital adjustment		$ (363)

This element represents the overall income (loss) from a disposal group that is classified as a component of the entity, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items before deduction or consideration of the amount which may be allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Includes the following (net of tax): income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal.

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 144
-Paragraph 43
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 144
-Paragraph 47
-Subparagraph c
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-Publisher AICPA
-Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB)
-Number 51
-Paragraph 29
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

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-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Article 5
-Section 03
-Paragraph 15

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-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 04
-Paragraph 13
-Article 7

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 205
-SubTopic 20
-Section 45
-Paragraph 3
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 205
-SubTopic 20
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (c)
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 944
-SubTopic 225
-Section S99
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (SX 210.7-04.12)
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-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 225
-SubTopic 10
-Section S99
-Paragraph 2
-Subparagraph (SX 210.5-03.14)
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6880815&loc=d3e20235-122688

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Sales of Product Line Assets - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2009	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Sales of assets, pre-tax gain (loss)												$ (2,993)
Revenues		$ 160,249	$ 150,679	$ 152,824	$ 155,931	$ 155,098	$ 155,329	$ 143,720	$ 151,496	$ 619,683	$ 605,643	630,735
Liquid Credit for Telecom
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Proceeds from sales of assets associated with product lines	$ 3,500
Sales of assets, pre-tax gain (loss)												(1,500)
Sales of assets, after-tax gain (loss)												(2,100)
Revenues												9,100
Liquid Credit for Telecom \| Working Capital Adjustment
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Proceeds from sales of assets associated with product lines	500
RoamEx
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Proceeds from sales of assets associated with product lines	2,700
Sales of assets, pre-tax gain (loss)												(1,500)
Sales of assets, after-tax gain (loss)												(1,800)
Revenues												$ 6,600
RoamEx \| Working Capital Adjustment
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Proceeds from sales of assets associated with product lines	300
RoamEx \| Other adjustments
Significant Acquisitions and Disposals [Line Items]
Proceeds from sales of assets associated with product lines	$ 1,400

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities Available for Sale (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	$ 135,752	$ 146,199
Fair Value	135,752	146,199
Cash and Cash Equivalents \| Cash
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	68,248	63,654
Fair Value	68,248	63,654
Cash and Cash Equivalents \| Money Market Funds
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	20,333	82,545
Fair Value	20,333	82,545
Cash and Cash Equivalents \| Non U.S. money market funds
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	42,171
Fair Value	42,171
Cash and Cash Equivalents \| Commercial Paper
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	5,000
Fair Value	5,000
Short-term marketable securities
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	105,819	68,554
Gross Unrealized Gains	14	64
Gross Unrealized Losses	(7)	(3)
Fair Value	105,826	68,615
Short-term marketable securities \| Commercial Paper
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	13,997
Gross Unrealized Losses	(4)
Fair Value	13,993
Short-term marketable securities \| U.S. government obligations
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	90,291	48,325
Gross Unrealized Gains	14	42
Gross Unrealized Losses	(1)
Fair Value	90,304	48,367
Short-term marketable securities \| U.S. corporate debt
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	1,531	2,972
Gross Unrealized Gains		9
Gross Unrealized Losses	(2)
Fair Value	1,529	2,981
Short-term marketable securities \| Non U.S. corporate debt
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost		17,257
Gross Unrealized Gains		13
Gross Unrealized Losses		(3)
Fair Value		17,267
Long-term marketable securities \| Marketable Equity Securities
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Amortized Cost	4,649	4,847
Gross Unrealized Losses	(479)	(480)
Fair Value	$ 4,170	$ 4,367

Summary of Cash, Cash Equivalents and Marketable Securities Available for Sale - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011
Short-term marketable securities
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities [Line Items]
Marketable securities, maturity period upper range	12 months

Gross Unrealized Losses and Fair Value of Investments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Fair Value	$ 22,529
Unrealized Losses	(7)
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value	22,529
Unrealized Losses	(7)
Commercial Paper
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Fair Value	18,993
Unrealized Losses	(4)
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value	18,993
Unrealized Losses	(4)
U.S. government obligations
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Fair Value	2,008
Unrealized Losses	(1)
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value	2,008
Unrealized Losses	(1)
Non U.S. corporate debt
Investments, Unrealized Loss Position [Line Items]
Fair Value	1,528	$ 2,255
Unrealized Losses	(2)	(3)
Fair Value
Unrealized Losses
Fair Value	1,528	2,255
Unrealized Losses	$ (2)	$ (3)

Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Detail) - Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

Sep. 30, 2011

Sep. 30, 2010

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

$ 177,500

$ 155,527

Cash equivalents

Cash equivalents

^[1]

67,504

82,545

U.S. corporate debt

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

^[2]

1,529

2,981

Commercial Paper

U.S. government obligations

^[2]

13,993

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

U.S. municipal obligations

^[2]

44,092

39,452

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

^[2]

46,212

8,915

Marketable securities

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

^[3]

4,170

4,367

Non U.S. corporate debt

Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1)

^[2]

17,267

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1) | Cash equivalents

71,674

86,912

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Cash equivalents

^[1]

67,504

82,545

Active Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1) | Marketable securities

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)

^[3]

4,170

4,367

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. corporate debt

105,826

68,615

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Commercial Paper

^[2]

1,529

2,981

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. government obligations

^[2]

13,993

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. municipal obligations

^[2]

44,092

39,452

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Non U.S. corporate debt

^[2]

$ 46,212

8,915

Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]

^[2]

$ 17,267

[1]	Included in cash and cash equivalents on our balance sheet at September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010. Not included in this table are cash deposits of $68.2 million and $63.7 million at September 30, 2011 and September 30, 2010, respectively.
[2]	Included in current marketable securities on our balance sheet at September 30, 2011 and 2010.
[3]	Represents securities held under a supplemental retirement and savings plan for certain officers and senior management employees, which are distributed upon termination or retirement of the employees. Included in long-term marketable securities on our balance sheet at September 30, 2011 and 2010.

Financial Assets Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Cash
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Cash deposits	$ 68.2	$ 63.7

Derivative Financial Instruments - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Maximum
Derivative [Line Items]
Short-term forward contracts, average maturities at inception	3 months
Foreign currency forward contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Forward foreign currency contracts fair value	$ 0	$ 0

Summary of Fair Value of Derivative Instruments by Consolidated Balance Sheet Location (Detail) - Foreign currency forward contracts - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Other current assets
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative assets not designated as hedging instruments	$ 0	$ 0
Other current liabilities
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative liabilities not designated as hedging instruments	$ 0	$ 0

Summary of Outstanding Forward Foreign Currency Contracts, by Currency (Detail) € in Thousands, £ in Thousands, $ in Thousands, $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2011 CAD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 GBP (£)	Sep. 30, 2010 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2010 EUR (€)	Sep. 30, 2010 CAD ($)	Sep. 30, 2010 GBP (£)
Foreign Exchange Contracts to Sell Canadian Dollar for US Dollar
Derivative [Line Items]
Contract amount of forward foreign currency contracts to sell foreign currency	$ 7,663		$ 8,000		$ 1,258		$ 1,300
Fair value of forward foreign currency contracts to sell foreign currency
Foreign Exchange Contracts To Sell European Euro for US Dollar
Derivative [Line Items]
Contract amount of forward foreign currency contracts to sell foreign currency	6,524	€ 4,830			7,446	€ 5,460
Fair value of forward foreign currency contracts to sell foreign currency
Foreign Exchange Contracts To Purchase British Pounds With US Dollars
Derivative [Line Items]
Contract amount of forward foreign currency contracts to buy foreign currency	6,100			£ 3,911	5,800			£ 3,672
Fair value of forward foreign currency contracts to buy foreign currency

Gains (Losses) on Derivative Financial Instruments Recorded in Consolidated Statements of Income (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Foreign currency forward contracts
Derivative [Line Items]
Foreign currency forward contracts	$ 319	$ (2,064)

Receivables (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Billed	$ 80,858	$ 92,305
Unbilled	27,830	26,863
Receivables, Gross, Current, Total	108,688	119,168
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts	(3,714)	(5,981)
Receivables, net	$ 104,974	$ 113,187

Receivables - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Increase (decrease) in allowance for doubtful accounts	$ (0.6)	$ (0.1)	$ 0.5
Allowance for doubtful accounts, write off receivables (net of recoveries)	$ 1.7	$ 0.9	$ 1.4

Intangible Assets Subject to Amortization (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($) Year	Sep. 30, 2010 USD ($) Year
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net	$ 19,498	$ 27,244
Trade names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Average Life (in years) \| Year	5
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Intangible assets, net	$ (66)	(61)
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Before Translation Adjustment
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	136,084	136,084
Accumulated Amortization	(116,520)	(108,779)
Intangible assets, net	$ 19,564	$ 27,305
Average Life (in years) \| Year	11,000	11,000
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Before Translation Adjustment \| Completed technology
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 66,037	$ 66,037
Accumulated Amortization	(65,618)	(63,344)
Intangible assets, net	$ 419	$ 2,693
Average Life (in years) \| Year	4,000	4,000
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Before Translation Adjustment \| Customer contracts and relationships
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 60,756	$ 60,756
Accumulated Amortization	(41,792)	(36,463)
Intangible assets, net	$ 18,964	$ 24,293
Average Life (in years) \| Year	12,000	12,000
Finite Lived Intangible Assets Before Translation Adjustment \| Trade names
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Gross Carrying Amount	$ 9,291	$ 9,291
Accumulated Amortization	(9,110)	(8,972)
Intangible assets, net	$ 181	$ 319
Average Life (in years) \| Year	5,000	5,000

Amortization Expense Associated with Intangible Assets (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Sep. 30, 2010

Sep. 30, 2009

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]

^[1]

$ 7,741

$ 10,901

$ 12,891

Cost of revenues

Selling, general and administrative expenses

2,274

5,415

6,827

Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]

$ 5,467

$ 5,486

$ 6,064

[1]	Cost of revenues and selling, general and administrative expenses exclude the amortization of intangible assets. See Note 8 to consolidated financial statements.

Estimated Future Intangible Asset Amortization Expense (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)
Estimated future intangible asset amortization expense
2012	$ 6,127
2013	4,126
2014	2,407
2015	2,407
2016	2,407
Thereafter	2,024
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense, Total	$ 19,498

Summary of Changes to Goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Summary of Changes to Goodwill (Detail) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)
Beginning Balance	$ 665,953
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,265)
Ending Balance	664,688
Applications
Beginning Balance	452,248
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(1,043)
Ending Balance	451,205
Scores
Beginning Balance	146,648
Ending Balance	146,648
Tools
Beginning Balance	67,057
Foreign currency translation adjustment	(222)
Ending Balance	$ 66,835

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions.

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Property and Equipment (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Property and equipment:
Data processing equipment and software	$ 155,326	$ 175,590
Office furniture and equipment	9,232	19,685
Leasehold improvements	19,268	22,850
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(150,809)	(187,150)
Property and equipment, net	$ 33,017	$ 30,975

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

Other Accrued Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Other accrued liabilities:
Interest payable	$ 9,950	$ 10,152
Income taxes payable	15,588	3,797
Other	21,493	14,783
Other accrued liabilities	$ 47,031	$ 28,732

Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the unpaid sum of the known and estimated amounts payable to satisfy all currently due domestic and foreign income tax obligations.

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of [accrued] interest payable on all forms of debt, including trade payables, that has been incurred and is unpaid. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

Revolving Line of Credit - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility [Line Items]
Unsecured revolving line of credit	$ 200
Revolving credit facility, expiration date	Sep. 28, 2016
Revolving credit facility, interest rate description	Interest on amounts borrowed under the credit facility is based on (i) a base rate, which is the greater of (a) the prime rate and (b) the Federal Funds rate plus 0.50% or (ii) LIBOR plus an applicable margin. The margin on LIBOR borrowings ranges from 1.000% to 1.625% and is determined based on our consolidated leverage ratio.
Margin on LIBOR borrowings, minimum	1.00%
Margin on LIBOR borrowings, maximum	1.625%
Revolving credit facility, federal funds rate	0.50%
Revolving credit facility, utilization fees, percentage of total credit facility commitment to exceed	50.00%
Credit facility restrictive covenant, maximum consolidated leverage ratio	3.0
Credit facility restrictive covenant, minimum fixed charge ratio	2.5

Senior Notes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Jul. 14, 2010	May 07, 2008
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Senior Notes issued in a private placement to a group of institutional investors			$ 245.0	$ 275.0
Senior Notes issued on May 7, 2008
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Senior Notes issued in a private placement to a group of institutional investors, annual principal payment	$ 8.0
Fair value of Senior Notes	305.9	$ 315.0
Senior Notes issued on July 14, 2010
Debt Disclosure [Line Items]
Fair value of Senior Notes	$ 266.6	$ 258.7

Senior Notes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	1 Months Ended
Senior Notes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Jul. 31, 2010	May 31, 2008	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Jul. 14, 2010	May 07, 2008
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount			$ 504,000	$ 512,000
Series A
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount						$ 41,000
Interest Rate						6.37%
Maturity Date		May 07, 2013
Series B
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount						$ 40,000
Interest Rate						6.37%
Maturity Date		May 07, 2015
Series C
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount						$ 63,000
Interest Rate						6.71%
Maturity Date		May 07, 2015
Series D
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount						$ 131,000
Interest Rate						7.18%
Maturity Date		May 07, 2018
Series E
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount					$ 60,000
Interest Rate					4.72%
Maturity Date	Jul. 14, 2016
Series F
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount					$ 72,000
Interest Rate					5.04%
Maturity Date	Jul. 14, 2017
Series G
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount					$ 28,000
Interest Rate					5.42%
Maturity Date	Jul. 19, 2019
Series H
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount					$ 85,000
Interest Rate					5.59%
Maturity Date	Jul. 14, 2020

Future Principal Payments for the Senior Notes (Detail) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
2012	$ 8,000
2013	49,000
2014	8,000
2015	71,000
2016	60,000
Thereafter	316,000
Long-term Debt, Total	$ 512,000

Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Employee Benefits Disclosure [Line Items]
Eligible employees contribution to 401(k) plan	25.00%
Employer contributions into 401(k) plans	$ 5.1	$ 5.4	$ 5.7
Employee incentive plans expenses	$ 10.1	$ 5.4	$ 5.5

Restructuring Expenses - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended			12 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2011 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2010 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2010 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($) Person	Sep. 30, 2010 USD ($) Person	Sep. 30, 2009 USD ($) Person
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges	$ 11,500	$ 900	$ 1,600	$ 12,391	$ 1,617	$ 8,711
Number of positions reduced \| Person				177	35	255
Employee separation
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges				$ 8,200	$ 700	$ 5,900
Reversal of previously recognized charges due to favorable adjustments						400
Facilities charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges				$ 4,200	$ 900	2,600
Reversal of previously recognized charges due to favorable adjustments						600
Charge due to unfavorable sublease arrangements
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring charges						$ 1,200

Summary of Restructuring Accruals and Certain Facility Closures (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 3,578	$ 3,771	$ 10,618
Expense Additions	12,391	1,617	9,736
Cash Payments	(9,573)	(1,810)	(15,558)
Expense Reversals			(1,025)
Ending Balance	6,396	3,578	3,771
Facilities charges
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	2,836	3,771	9,688
Expense Additions	4,226	875	3,876
Cash Payments	(1,700)	(1,810)	(9,143)
Expense Reversals			(650)
Ending Balance	5,362	2,836	3,771
Employee separation
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	742		930
Expense Additions	8,165	742	5,860
Cash Payments	(7,873)		(6,415)
Expense Reversals			(375)
Ending Balance	1,034	742
Less: current portion
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	(1,474)	(1,361)	(4,224)
Ending Balance	(3,062)	(1,474)	(1,361)
Non-current
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	2,104	2,410	6,394
Ending Balance	$ 3,334	$ 2,104	$ 2,410

Amount of any reversal and other adjustment made during the period to the amount of a previously accrued liability for a specified type of restructuring cost, excluding adjustments for costs incurred during the period, costs settled during the period, and foreign currency translation adjustments.

Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]

Provision for Income Taxes (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Current:
Federal	$ 22,019	$ 10,190	$ 16,704
State	2,873	4,406	4,979
Foreign	(251)	6,490	15,453
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	24,641	21,086	37,136
Deferred:
Federal	59	7,761	(2,317)
State	(112)	(644)	(2,018)
Foreign	1,305	(356)	(696)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Total	1,252	6,761	(5,031)
Recorded income tax provision	$ 25,893	$ 27,847	$ 32,105

Income Taxes - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009	Sep. 30, 2008
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Foreign pretax earnings	$ 20,600	$ 25,300	$ 30,800
Current foreign tax expense related to foreign tax withholdings	$ 5,400	$ 2,300	$ 5,000
U.S. federal statutory income tax rate	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
Unrecognized tax benefits	$ 9,539	$ 12,286	$ 18,587	$ 26,265
Unrecognized tax benefits that would impact the effective tax rate if recognized	7,900
Unrecognized tax benefits that will settle over the next 12 months	7,100
Unrecognized tax benefits, accrued interest	800
U.S. federal NOL carryforwards
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 14,600
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration dates	fiscal 2024
State NOL carryforwards
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 3,200
Net operating loss carryforwards expiration dates	fiscal 2021 through fiscal 2024
Foreign NOL carryforwards
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards	$ 13,600
CA state research credit
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Excess state research credit	$ 1,400

Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010
Deferred tax assets:
Net operating loss carryforward	$ 9,373	$ 10,004
Research credit carryforward	1,388	1,028
Capital loss carryforward	21	134
Investments	1,235	1,260
Accrued compensation	1,586	2,176
Share-based compensation	24,489	23,531
Deferred revenue	1,042	2,345
Accrued lease costs	2,526	1,611
Property and equipment	4,239	5,890
Capitalized R&D		323
Other	5,988	11,356
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross, Total	51,887	59,658
Less valuation allowance	(3,422)	(3,540)
Deferred Tax Assets, Net, Total	48,465	56,118
Deferred tax liabilities:
Intangible assets	(20,541)	(19,732)
Prepaid expense	(3,942)	(4,534)
Other	(1,040)	(2,865)
Deferred Tax Liabilities	(25,523)	(27,131)
Deferred tax assets, net	$ 22,942	$ 28,987

Reconciliation Between the U.S. Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate and Effective Tax Rate (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Income Taxes [Line Items]
Income tax provision at U.S. federal statutory rate	$ 34,117	$ 32,306	$ 34,150
State income taxes, net of U.S. federal benefit	2,770	2,452	1,383
Foreign taxes	(6,045)	(4,721)	(3,469)
Research credits	(2,559)	(353)	(1,950)
Domestic production deduction	(2,494)	(1,204)	(1,421)
Reduction in valuation allowance			(148)
Other	104	(633)	3,560
Recorded income tax provision	$ 25,893	$ 27,847	$ 32,105

Reconciliation of the Beginning and Ending Amount of Unrecognized Tax Benefits (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits [Line Items]
Gross unrecognized tax benefits upon adoption on October 1	$ 12,286	$ 18,587	$ 26,265
Gross increases for tax positions in prior periods	547		3,566
Gross decreases for tax positions in prior periods		(7,025)	(2,141)
Gross increases based on tax positions related to the current year	1,000	724	1,802
Decreases for settlements and payments	(4,294)		(10,905)
Decreases due to statute expiration
Gross unrecognized tax benefits at September 30	$ 9,539	$ 12,286	$ 18,587

Stock-Based Employee Benefit Plans - Additional Information (Detail) $ / shares in Units, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($) Year $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2010 USD ($) $ / shares shares	Sep. 30, 2009 USD ($) $ / shares shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock option awards vesting period	4 years
Share-based compensation \| $	$ 15,500	$ 17,305	$ 19,935
Tax benefit related to share-based compensation expense \| $	5,800	$ 6,600	$ 7,500
Unrecognized compensation cost related to non-vested share-based compensation arrangements \| $	$ 26,100
Unrecognized compensation cost, weighted average recognition period (in years) \| Year	2.5
Weighted average fair value of options granted \| $ / shares	$ 8.02	$ 7.58	$ 5.40
Number of options that had exercise prices lower than the market price of common stock	1,000,000
Market price of common stock \| $ / shares	$ 21.83
Total intrinsic value of options exercised \| $	$ 4,400	$ 2,700	$ 800
Cash received from stock option exercises and the issuance of stock under the Purchase Plan \| $	7,613	$ 1,410	$ 3,289
Tax benefit realized for tax deductions from option exercises \| $	$ 1,700
Treasury stock, shares	51,773,000	48,975,000
Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock option awards maximum term	7 years
Stock Incentive Plan 1992
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares available for grants under stock plan	5,637,085
Stock plan terminate date	February 2012
Employment Inducement Award Plan 2003
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Authorized shares of common stock for grant under stock plan	2,250,000
Shares available for grants under stock plan	1,841,723
Stock Option Awards Granted Prior to October 1, 2005
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock option awards vesting period	4 years
Stock Option Awards Granted Prior to October 1, 2005 \| Maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock option awards maximum term	10 years
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Authorized shares of common stock for grant under stock plan	5,062,500
Employee stock purchase plans, percentage of salary withheld through payroll deductions to purchase FICO common stock	10.00%
Employee stock purchase plans, purchase price of the stock as a percentage of fair market value on the exercise date	85.00%
Employee stock purchase plans, offering period (in months)	6 months
Common stock issued under the purchase plan			192,000
Common stock issued, weighted average purchase price \| $ / shares			$ 14.33
Shares available for grants under stock plan	2,707,966
Restricted Stock Units and Non-vested Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Weighted average fair value of restricted stock units and non-vested shares granted \| $ / shares	$ 24.38	$ 22.05	$ 17.80
Total intrinsic value of restricted stock units and non-vested shares vested \| $	$ 9,700	$ 7,700	$ 4,100

Assumptions Used to Estimate the Fair Value of Stock Options (Detail) - Year	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Share based Compensation Arrangement by Share based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Method Used [Line Items]
Average expected term (years)	4.27	4.22	4.31
Expected volatility (range), minimum	39.00%	35.00%	45.00%
Expected volatility (range), maximum	41.00%	42.00%	48.00%
Weighted average volatility	40.00%	41.00%	47.00%
Risk free interest rate, minimum	0.60%	0.20%	1.10%
Risk free interest rate, maximum	2.10%	3.10%	2.30%
Average expected dividend yield	0.30%	0.40%	0.40%
Expected dividend yield (range), minimum	0.30%	0.40%	0.40%
Expected dividend yield (range), maximum		0.50%

Summary of Option Activity (Detail) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($) Year $ / shares shares
Shares
Beginning Balance \| shares	6,573
Granted \| shares	1,078
Exercised \| shares	(554)
Forfeited \| shares	(475)
Expired \| shares	(810)
Ending Balance \| shares	5,812
Options exercisable at September 30, 2011 \| shares	4,035
Non-vested options expected to vest at September 30, 2011 \| shares	1,195
Weighted-average Exercise Price
Beginning Balance \| $ / shares	$ 30.25
Granted \| $ / shares	24.24
Exercised \| $ / shares	19.49
Forfeited \| $ / shares	20.94
Expired \| $ / shares	37.30
Ending Balance \| $ / shares	29.94
Options exercisable at September 30, 2011 \| $ / shares	33.32
Non-vested options expected to vest at September 30, 2011 \| $ / shares	$ 21.67
Weighted-average Remaining Contractual Term
Outstanding at September 30, 2011 \| Year	3.71
Options exercisable at September 30, 2011 \| Year	2.86
Non-vested options expected to vest at September 30, 2011 \| Year	5.81
Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outstanding at September 30, 2011 \| $	$ 4,661
Options exercisable at September 30, 2011 \| $	2,118
Non-vested options expected to vest at September 30, 2011 \| $	$ 1,699

Summary of Restricted Stock Unit Activity (Detail) - Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) shares in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011 $ / shares shares
Shares
Beginning Balance \| shares	1,211
Granted \| shares	590
Released \| shares	(366)
Forfeited \| shares	(330)
Ending Balance \| shares	1,105
Weighted-average Price
Beginning Balance \| $ / shares	$ 22.78
Granted \| $ / shares	24.67
Released \| $ / shares	24.49
Forfeited \| $ / shares	23.04
Ending Balance \| $ / shares	$ 23.14

Reconciliation of Numerators and Denominators of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (EPS) (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Sep. 30, 2010

Jun. 30, 2010

Mar. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2009

Sep. 30, 2011

Sep. 30, 2010

Sep. 30, 2009

Numerator for basic earnings per share: income from continuing operations

$ 71,562

$ 64,457

$ 65,465

Numerator for diluted earnings per share from continuing operations

$ 71,562

$ 64,457

$ 65,465

Denominator - shares:

Basic weighted-average shares

38,088

39,451

40,010

39,923

41,141

44,446

46,447

47,606

39,359

44,903

48,658

Effect of dilutive securities

629

405

118

Diluted weighted-average shares

38,687

40,241

40,618

40,439

41,590

44,885

46,870

47,915

39,988

45,308

48,776

Earnings per share:

$ 0.65

^[1]

$ 0.59

^[1]

$ 0.19

^[1]

$ 0.40

^[1]

$ 0.39

^[1]

$ 0.40

^[1]

$ 0.28

^[1]

$ 0.37

^[1]

$ 1.82

$ 1.44

$ 1.34

$ 0.64

^[1]

$ 0.58

^[1]

$ 0.19

^[1]

$ 0.40

^[1]

$ 0.38

^[1]

$ 0.40

^[1]

$ 0.28

^[1]

$ 0.37

^[1]

$ 1.79

$ 1.42

$ 1.33

[1]	Earnings per share is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of the quarterly per share amounts may not equal the totals for the respective years.

Earnings Per Share - Additional Information (Detail) - shares	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Earnings Per Share Disclosure [Line Items]
Options to purchase shares of common stock excluded in the computation of diluted earnings per share because their inclusion would be antidilutive, shares	3,598,000	4,939,000	7,189,000

Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented.

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-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 128
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Topic 260
-SubTopic 10
-Section 50
-Paragraph 1
-Subparagraph (c)
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Diluted Earnings Per Share
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6510752

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Contingent Stock Agreement
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6508534

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Accounting Standards Codification
-Glossary Antidilution
-URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6505113

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-Publisher FASB
-Name Emerging Issues Task Force (EITF)
-Number 07-4
-Paragraph 4
-LegacyDoc This reference is SUPERSEDED by the Accounting Standards Codification effective for interim and annual periods ending after September 15, 2009. This reference is included to help users transition from the previous accounting hierarchy and will be removed from future versions of this taxonomy.

Related Party Transactions - Additional Information (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Investment in convertible preferred stock in a private company	$ 10.0
Transactional revenue
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party revenues	0.1	$ 0.1
Professional services revenue
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party revenues	$ 0.3	$ 0.3	$ 0.3
Maintenance revenue
Related Party Transaction [Line Items]
Related party revenues			$ 0.3

Summary of Segment Information (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Sep. 30, 2010

Jun. 30, 2010

Mar. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2009

Sep. 30, 2011

Sep. 30, 2010

Sep. 30, 2009

$ 453,430

$ 455,487

$ 478,702

115,941

102,878

112,413

50,312

47,278

39,620

$ 160,249

$ 150,679

$ 152,824

$ 155,931

$ 155,098

$ 155,329

$ 143,720

$ 151,496

619,683

605,643

630,735

Unallocated share-based compensation expense

(456,714)

(462,471)

(469,458)

(15,500)

(17,305)

(19,935)

Unallocated amortization expense

^[1]

(7,741)

(10,901)

(12,891)

Unallocated restructuring expense

$ (11,500)

$ (900)

$ (1,600)

(12,391)

(1,617)

(8,711)

Unallocated loss on sale of product line assets

(2,993)

Unallocated interest income

127,337

113,349

116,747

2,192

1,688

4,717

Interest expense

(32,364)

(24,124)

(25,481)

Unallocated other expense, net

290

1,391

1,587

Income from continuing operations before income taxes

97,455

92,304

97,570

16,456

20,017

25,528

Segment operating income

162,969

143,172

161,277

Applications

258,736

257,275

274,123

100,921

86,097

92,000

23,371

23,886

17,007

383,028

367,258

383,130

(276,467)

(273,983)

(270,541)

Applications | Segment operating income

12,784

14,998

19,569

106,561

93,275

112,589

Scores

164,918

170,141

178,048

2,102

2,042

1,527

1,547

156

168,567

172,339

179,575

(55,169)

(61,688)

(57,373)

Scores | Segment operating income

1,007

1,339

1,827

113,398

110,651

122,202

Tools

29,776

28,071

26,531

12,918

14,739

18,886

25,394

23,236

22,613

68,088

66,046

68,030

(54,398)

(57,634)

(60,676)

Tools | Segment operating income

1,667

2,147

2,248

Unallocated Corporate Expenses

13,690

8,412

7,354

(70,680)

(69,166)

(80,868)

Unallocated Corporate Expenses | Segment operating income

998

1,533

1,884

Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]

$ (70,680)

$ (69,166)

$ (80,868)

[1]	Cost of revenues and selling, general and administrative expenses exclude the amortization of intangible assets. See Note 8 to consolidated financial statements.

Revenues and Percentage of Revenues by Reportable Market Segments (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 160,249	$ 150,679	$ 152,824	$ 155,931	$ 155,098	$ 155,329	$ 143,720	$ 151,496	$ 619,683	$ 605,643	$ 630,735
Concentration of risk percentage	100.00%				100.00%				100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Applications
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									$ 383,028	$ 367,258	$ 383,130
Scores
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									168,567	172,339	179,575
Tools
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									68,088	66,046	68,030
Geographic Concentration Risk
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									$ 619,683	$ 605,643	$ 630,735
Geographic Concentration Risk \| Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage	100.00%				100.00%				100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Geographic Concentration Risk \| Applications
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									$ 383,028	$ 367,258	$ 383,130
Geographic Concentration Risk \| Applications \| Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage	62.00%				61.00%				62.00%	61.00%	61.00%
Geographic Concentration Risk \| Scores
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									$ 168,567	$ 172,339	$ 179,575
Geographic Concentration Risk \| Scores \| Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage	27.00%				28.00%				27.00%	28.00%	28.00%
Geographic Concentration Risk \| Tools
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									$ 68,088	$ 66,046	$ 68,030
Geographic Concentration Risk \| Tools \| Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage	11.00%				11.00%				11.00%	11.00%	11.00%

Segment Information - Additional Information (Detail)	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Credit Concentration Risk
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage	18.00%	20.00%	19.00%
Sales Revenue, Services, Net \| Applications \| Customer Management Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage	13.00%	14.00%	15.00%
Sales Revenue, Services, Net \| Applications \| Fraud Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage	23.00%	20.00%	20.00%
Sales Revenue, Services, Net \| Applications \| Marketing Solutions
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage	10.00%	11.00%	9.00%

Revenues and Percentage of Revenues on a Geographical Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues	$ 160,249	$ 150,679	$ 152,824	$ 155,931	$ 155,098	$ 155,329	$ 143,720	$ 151,496	$ 619,683	$ 605,643	$ 630,735
Concentration of risk percentage	100.00%				100.00%				100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Geographic Concentration Risk
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									$ 619,683	$ 605,643	$ 630,735
Geographic Concentration Risk \| Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage	100.00%				100.00%				100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Geographic Concentration Risk \| United States
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									$ 389,676	$ 396,036	$ 430,958
Geographic Concentration Risk \| United States \| Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage	63.00%				65.00%				63.00%	65.00%	68.00%
Geographic Concentration Risk \| International
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues									$ 230,007	$ 209,607	$ 199,777
Geographic Concentration Risk \| International \| Sales Revenue, Services, Net
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage	37.00%				35.00%				37.00%	35.00%	32.00%

Property and Equipment, Net on a Geographical Basis (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Certain Long-Lived Assets by Geography [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 33,017	$ 30,975
Concentration of risk percentage	100.00%	100.00%	100.00%
Geographic Concentration Risk \| United States
Certain Long-Lived Assets by Geography [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 29,899	$ 27,452
Geographic Concentration Risk \| United States \| Property Plant and Equipment
Certain Long-Lived Assets by Geography [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage	91.00%	89.00%
Geographic Concentration Risk \| International
Certain Long-Lived Assets by Geography [Line Items]
Property and equipment, net	$ 3,118	$ 3,523
Geographic Concentration Risk \| International \| Property Plant and Equipment
Certain Long-Lived Assets by Geography [Line Items]
Concentration of risk percentage	9.00%	11.00%

Minimum Future Commitments Under Non-Cancelable Operating Leases and Other Obligations (Detail) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($)
Future Minimum Lease Commitments
2012	$ 22,669
2013	19,615
2014	18,237
2015	15,425
2016	13,101
Thereafter	30,242
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Total	119,289
Other Commitments
2012	5,100
2013	4,400
2014	2,600
2015
2016
Thereafter
Other Future Minimum Payments Due, Total	$ 12,100

Commitments - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
Commitments - Additional Information (Detail) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2011 USD ($) Person	Sep. 30, 2010 USD ($)	Sep. 30, 2009 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Contractual sublease commitments in 2012	$ 1.1
Contractual sublease commitments in 2013	1.1
Contractual sublease commitments in 2014	0.7
Rent expense under operating leases	$ 21.1	$ 22.6	$ 24.4
Number of executives in a management agreement providing for certain payments and other benefits in the event of a qualified change \| Person	23

Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)	12 Months Ended
Contingencies - Additional Information (Detail)	Sep. 30, 2011 LegalMatter
Braun Consulting, Incorporated
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Line Items]
Number of coordinated putative class actions against certain issuers, their officers and directors, and underwriters with respect to such issuers' initial public offerings	300

Selected Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results (Detail) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2011

Jun. 30, 2011

Mar. 31, 2011

Dec. 31, 2010

Sep. 30, 2010

Jun. 30, 2010

Mar. 31, 2010

Dec. 31, 2009

Sep. 30, 2011

Sep. 30, 2010

Sep. 30, 2009

Revenues

$ 160,249

$ 150,679

$ 152,824

$ 155,931

$ 155,098

$ 155,329

$ 143,720

$ 151,496

$ 619,683

$ 605,643

$ 630,735

Cost of revenues

48,763

^[1]

43,398

^[1]

48,506

^[1]

45,803

^[1]

48,456

^[1]

45,316

^[1]

44,641

^[1]

42,519

^[1]

186,470

^[2]

180,932

^[2]

206,448

^[2]

Gross profit

111,486

107,281

104,318

110,128

106,642

110,013

99,079

108,977

Net income

$ 24,619

^[3]

$ 23,189

^[3]

$ 7,745

^[3]

$ 16,009

^[3]

$ 15,841

^[3]

$ 17,938

^[3]

$ 12,992

^[3]

$ 17,686

^[3]

$ 71,562

$ 64,457

$ 65,102

Earnings per share :

$ 0.65

^[4]

$ 0.59

^[4]

$ 0.19

^[4]

$ 0.40

^[4]

$ 0.39

^[4]

$ 0.40

^[4]

$ 0.28

^[4]

$ 0.37

^[4]

$ 1.82

$ 1.44

$ 1.34

Shares used in computing earnings per share:

$ 0.64

^[4]

$ 0.58

^[4]

$ 0.19

^[4]

$ 0.40

^[4]

$ 0.38

^[4]

$ 0.40

^[4]

$ 0.28

^[4]

$ 0.37

^[4]

$ 1.79

$ 1.42

$ 1.33

38,088

39,451

40,010

39,923

41,141

44,446

46,447

47,606

39,359

44,903

48,658

38,687

40,241

40,618

40,439

41,590

44,885

46,870

47,915

39,988

45,308

48,776

[1]	Cost of revenues excludes amortization expense for the quarters ended December 31, 2009, March 31, 2010, June 30, 2010, September 30, 2010, December 31, 2010, March 31, 2011, June 30, 2011 and September 30, 2011 of $1.7 million, $1.7 million, $1.3 million, $0.7 million, $0.6 million, $0.6 million, $0.6 million, and $0.5 million respectively.
[2]	Cost of revenues and selling, general and administrative expenses exclude the amortization of intangible assets. See Note 8 to consolidated financial statements.
[3]	Net income includes restructuring expenses (income) for the quarters ended and September 30, 2010, December 31, 2010 and March 31, 2011 of $1.6 million, $0.9 million and $11.5 million, respectively.
[4]	Earnings per share is computed independently for each of the quarters presented. Therefore, the sum of the quarterly per share amounts may not equal the totals for the respective years.

Selected Unaudited Consolidated Financial Results (Parenthetical) (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended								12 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2011	Mar. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Sep. 30, 2010	Jun. 30, 2010	Mar. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009	Sep. 30, 2011	Sep. 30, 2010	Sep. 30, 2009
Quarterly Financial Information [Line Items]
Amortization expense	$ 500	$ 600	$ 600	$ 600	$ 700	$ 1,300	$ 1,700	$ 1,700	$ 16,500	$ 20,000	$ 25,500
Restructuring expenses (income)			$ 11,500	$ 900	$ 1,600				$ 12,391	$ 1,617	$ 8,711

The current period expense charged against earnings on long-lived, physical assets not used in production, and which are not intended for resale, to allocate or recognize the cost of such assets over their useful lives; or to record the reduction in book value of an intangible asset over the benefit period of such asset; or to reflect consumption during the period of an asset that is not used in production.