Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Net income from continuing operations Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Net income Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Weighted average common shares outstanding – basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted average common stock equivalents Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Net earnings per basic share: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share Basic (USD per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Net earnings per diluted share: Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract] Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share Diluted (USD per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Carrying Amounts And Estimated Fair Values Of Financial Instruments [Table] Carrying Amounts And Estimated Fair Values Of Financial Instruments [Table] Carrying Amounts And Estimated Fair Values Of Financial Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] 1.25% convertible senior notes due 2019 Convertible Debt [Member] Carrying Amounts And Estimated Fair Values Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] Carrying Amounts And Estimated Fair Values Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] Carrying Amounts And Estimated Fair Values Of Financial Instruments [Line Items] Net carrying amount Long-term Debt Estimated Fair Value Long-term Debt, Fair Value Accounting Policies [Abstract] Description of Business Nature of Operations [Text Block] Debt Disclosure [Abstract] Summary of Carrying Amounts of Debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block] Schedule of Convertible Notes Convertible Debt [Table Text Block] Summary of Interest Expense Recognized Interest Expense Disclosure [Table Text Block] Tabular disclosure of components of interest expense recognized during the period related to the convertible senior notes. Components of interest expense include the contractual interest coupon, the amortization of debt issuance costs, and the amortization of the debt discount. Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract] Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block] Intangible Assets Schedule of Acquired Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Table Text Block] Schedule of Future Amortization Expense Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block] Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract] Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures - Convertible Debt Investment Reconciliation [Abstract] Fair Value Disclosures - Convertible Debt Investment Reconciliation [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Axis] Related Party [Domain] Related Party [Domain] Shorelight Holdings Llc [Member] Shorelight Holdings Llc [Member] Shorelight Holdings Llc [Member] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Axis] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt and Equity Securities [Domain] Convertible senior notes Convertible Debt Securities [Member] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain] 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] Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Gain (Loss) Included in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] Summary of Anti-dilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Weighted Average Common Stock Equivalents Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures - Promissory Note Reconciliation [Abstract] Fair Value Disclosures - Promissory Note Reconciliation [Abstract] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable Type [Axis] Receivable [Domain] Receivable [Domain] Interest Income [Member] Interest Income [Member] Notes Receivable [Member] Notes Receivable [Member] Debt Security [Axis] Debt Security [Axis] Major Types of Debt Securities [Domain] Major Types of Debt Securities [Domain] Promissory note Promissory Note [Member] Promissory note. Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Settlements Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) Segment Reporting [Abstract] Segment Information Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Schedule of Goodwill [Table] Segments [Axis] Segments [Axis] Segments [Domain] Segments [Domain] Healthcare Health Care [Member] Healthcare. Education [Member] Education [Member] Education [Member] Business Advisory Business Advisory [Member] Business Advisory [Member] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill [Line Items] Goodwill Goodwill, Gross Accumulated impairment losses Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill [Roll Forward] Goodwill, net beginning balance Goodwill Goodwill recorded in connection with business acquisitions (1) Goodwill, Acquired During Period Goodwill, Impairment Loss Goodwill, Impairment Loss Goodwill, Transfers Goodwill, Transfers Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit Goodwill, Written off Related to Sale of Business Unit Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Goodwill, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Goodwill, net ending balance Equity [Abstract] Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments, Beginning balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments, Ending balance Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment, Beginning balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Unrealized loss on investment, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, Net of Tax Net Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Investment, Ending balance Net Unrealized Losses on Derivatives, Beginning balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Cumulative Changes in Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges, Effect Net of Tax Unrealized gain (loss) on cash flow hedging instruments, net of tax Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Net of Tax Net Unrealized Losses on Derivatives, Ending balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Beginning balance Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Current period change Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Ending balance Business Combinations [Abstract] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition [Axis] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain] Innosight Holdings, LLC [Member] Innosight Holdings, LLC [Member] Innosight Holdings, LLC [Member] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Business Acquisition [Line Items] Assets acquired: Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Assets [Abstract] Accounts receivable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Receivables Costs in Excess of Billings, Current Costs in Excess of Billings, Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Property and equipment Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment Intangible assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill Liabilities assumed: Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Liabilities [Abstract] Accounts payable Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Accounts Payable Accrued expenses and other current liabilities Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired And Liabilities Assumed Accrued Liabilities And Other Liabilities Current Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed accrued liabilities and other liabilities current. Accrued payroll and related benefits Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Current Liabilities Accrued Payroll and Benefits Business combination recognized identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed current liabilities accrued payroll and benefits. Deferred revenues Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Deferred Revenue Total identifiable net assets Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net Goodwill Total purchase price Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Net Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract] Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract] Revenues and reimbursable expenses: Revenues [Abstract] Revenues Sales Revenue, Services, Net Reimbursable expenses Reimbursement Revenue Total revenues and reimbursable expenses Revenues Direct costs and reimbursable expenses (exclusive of depreciation and amortization shown in operating expenses): Direct Operating Costs [Abstract] Direct costs Cost of Services Amortization of intangible assets and software development costs Cost of Services, Depreciation and Amortization Reimbursable expenses Cost of Reimbursable Expense Total direct costs and reimbursable expenses Cost of Revenue Operating expenses and other losses (gains), net: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Selling, general and administrative expenses Selling, General and Administrative Expense Restructuring charges Restructuring Charges Gain (Loss) Related To Litigation Settlement And Other Operating Gains Gain (Loss) Related To Litigation Settlement And Other Operating Gains Amount of (gain) loss recognized in settlement of litigation and insurance claims and other operating activities. Also includes the amount of increase (decrease) in the fair value of a contingent consideration liability, including, but not limited to, differences arising upon settlement. Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Asset Impairment Charges Asset Impairment Charges Total operating expenses and other losses (gains), net Operating Expenses Operating income (loss) Operating Income (Loss) Other income (expense), net: Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest expense, net of interest income Interest Expense Net Of Interest Income The cost of borrowed funds accounted for as interest that was charged against earnings during the period, net of immaterial amounts of interest income recognized during the period associated with banking, investing or other activities. Other income, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Total other expense, net Nonoperating Income (Expense) Income (loss) from continuing operations before income tax expense Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest Income tax expense (benefit) Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Net income (loss) Net earnings (loss) per basic share: Basic (USD per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted average shares used in calculating earnings per share: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Weighted average common shares outstanding – diluted Comprehensive income (loss): Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Other comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Aircraft [Domain] Aircraft [Domain] Note Hedge Note Hedge [Member] Note Hedge [Member] Senior secured credit facility Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] Senior Secured Credit Facility [Member] Promissory Note due 2024 [Member] Promissory Note due 2024 [Member] Promissory Note due 2024 [Member] Range [Axis] Range [Axis] Range [Domain] Range [Domain] Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Components [Axis] Equity Component [Domain] Equity Component [Domain] Warrants related to the issuance of convertible senior notes Warrant [Member] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Axis] Variable Rate [Domain] Variable Rate [Domain] LIBOR London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member] Base Rate [Member] Base Rate [Member] Scenario [Axis] Scenario [Axis] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario, Unspecified [Domain] Scenario One, Leverage Ratio Scenario One, Leverage Ratio [Member] Scenario One, Leverage Ratio [Member] Scenario Two, Leverage Ratio Scenario Two, Leverage Ratio [Member] Scenario Two, Leverage Ratio [Member] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Debt Instrument [Line Items] Aggregate principal amount Debt Instrument, Face Amount Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage Debt instrument maturity date Debt Conversion, Original Debt, Due Date of Debt Number of common shares converted upon debt conversion for each $1000 principal amount Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Ratio Principal amount of notes per conversion Principal Amount Per Note The principal, or par, value of each note issued. Conversion price of convertible notes Debt Instrument, Convertible, Conversion Price Optional right of debt instrument holders to convert debt instrument into cash, portion of principal amount Percentage Of Principal Paid Upon Exercise Of Put Percentage of principal amount required to be paid upon a debt holder's exercise of the put option following a fundamental change as defined in the indenture. Earliest conversion date Debt Instrument Convertible Date The earliest date on which the debt instrument can be converted into equity if none of the other conversion conditions have been met. Number of least trading days required within consecutive trading days Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Consecutive Trading Days Number of consecutive trading days Number Of Consecutive Period Of Trading Number of consecutive trading days during the last month of the preceding quarter in which the closing price on 20 such days must meet the stock price threshold defined in the indenture. Percentage of applicable conversion price Debt Instrument, Convertible, Threshold Percentage of Stock Price Trigger Number of consecutive business days following consecutive trading days Debt instrument, Convertible, Threshold of Consecutive Business Days Following Consecutive Trading Days Debt instrument, Convertible, Threshold of Consecutive Business Days Following Consecutive Trading Days Concentration risk percentage Minimum Trading Price Percentage The minimum trading price as a percentage of the product of the last reported share price and the conversion rate of the notes. Effective interest rate of debt Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Remaining life of notes Debt Instrument, Convertible, Remaining Discount Amortization Period Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Payments of Debt Issuance Costs Liability issuance costs Debt Issuance Costs Assigned To Liability Total debt issuance costs assigned to the liability component of the convertible senior notes based on the relative fair value of the liability component to the total value of the notes issued. Equity issuance costs Issuance Costs Assigned To Equity Total issuance costs assigned to the equity component of the convertible senior notes based on the relative fair value of the equity component to the total value of the notes issued. Common stock purchased Common Stock Underlying Convertible Senior Note And Related Transactions The number of shares of common stock underlying the convertible senior notes as well as the warrants and convertible note hedge transactions purchased concurrently with the issuance of the convertible senior notes. Aggregate amount for convertible hedge Payments For Note Hedges The cash outflow associated with the amount paid for convertible senior note hedges. Common stock price per share Class of Warrant or Right, Exercise Price of Warrants or Rights Aggregate proceeds from the sale of warrants Proceeds from Issuance of Warrants Deferred tax liability Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net, Noncurrent Deferred tax asset Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance, Noncurrent Revolving Credit facility Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity Period of revolving credit facility Period Of Revolving Credit Facility Period of time between issuance and maturity of the revolving credit facility. Credit agreement expiration date Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date Option to increase revolving credit facility Optional Increase In Revolver Optional increase in revolver. Maximum principle amount Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Interest rate on borrowings Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Convertible debt maturity term Required Payment On Revolver Related To Convertible Debt Maturity Term Required payment on revolver related to convertible debt maturity term. Percentage of other equity interests in domestic subsidiaries Percentage Of Pledged Voting Stock In Domestic Subsidiaries The percentage of pledged voting stock or other equity instruments in the domestic subsidiaries to secure the revolver and term loan. Percentage of other equity interests in foreign subsidiaries Percentage Of Pledged Voting Stock In Foreign Subsidiaries The percentage of pledged voting stock or other equity instruments in the foreign subsidiaries to secure the revolver and term loan. Maximum consolidated leverage ratio Debt Instrument, Covenant, Consolidated Leverage Ratio, Maximum Debt Instrument, Covenant, Consolidated Leverage Ratio, Maximum Minimum consolidated interest coverage ratio Debt Instrument, Covenant, Interest Coverage Ratio, Minimum Debt Instrument, Covenant, Interest Coverage Ratio, Minimum Actual consolidated leverage ratio Debt Instrument, Covenant, Actual Consolidated Leverage Ratio Debt Instrument, Covenant, Actual Consolidated Leverage Ratio Actual interest coverage ratio Debt Instrument, Covenant, Actual Interest Coverage Ratio Debt Instrument, Covenant, Actual Interest Coverage Ratio Percentage of weighted average interest rate of borrowings Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate Outstanding letters of credit Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount Unused borrowing capacity under Credit Agreement Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Debt Instrument, Maturity Date Repayment of Principal at Maturity Date Repayment of Principal at Maturity Date Repayment of Principal at Maturity Date Duration of LIBOR Duration Of Libor The duration of LIBOR which is used to calculate the interest received from the counterparty. Property and equipment, net Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Common Stock Common Stock [Member] Treasury Stock Treasury Stock [Member] Additional Paid-In Capital Additional Paid-in Capital [Member] Retained Earnings Retained Earnings [Member] Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Beginning Balance, shares Shares, Issued Beginning Balance Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Issuance of common stock in connection with: Issuance Of Common Stock In Connection With [Abstract] Issuance Of Common Stock In Connection With [Abstract] Restricted stock awards, net of cancellations, shares Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures Restricted stock awards, net of cancellations Stock Issued During Period, Value, Restricted Stock Award, Net of Forfeitures Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions Stock Issued During Period, Shares, Acquisitions Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions Stock Issued During Period, Value, Acquisitions Share-based compensation Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Shares redeemed for employee tax withholdings, shares Shares Paid for Tax Withholding for Share Based Compensation Shares redeemed for employee tax withholdings Adjustments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification Ending Balance, shares Ending Balance Fair Value Disclosures - Contingent Consideration Reconciliation [Abstract] Fair Value Disclosures - Contingent Consideration Reconciliation [Abstract] Change in Fair Value, Reason [Axis] Change in Fair Value, Reason [Axis] Change in Fair Value, Reason [Axis] Change in Fair Value, Reason [Domain] Change in Fair Value, Reason [Domain] [Domain] for Change in Fair Value, Reason [Axis] Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member] Foreign Currency Gain (Loss) [Member] Liability Class [Axis] Liability Class [Axis] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Fair Value by Liability Class [Domain] Contingent consideration for business acquisitions Contingent Consideration Liability [Member] Contingent Consideration Liability [Member] Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Asset, Purchases Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Settlements Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Period Increase (Decrease) Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliation, Recurring Basis, Liability, Period Increase (Decrease) Components of Segment Information Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block] Summary of Fair Value of Consideration Transferred Schedule Of Fair Value Of Consideration Received [Table Text Block] Schedule Of Fair Value Of Consideration Received [Table Text Block] Allocation of the Purchase Price to the Fair Value of Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] Schedule of Components of Identifiable Intangible Assets Acquired and their Estimated Useful Lives Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block] Summary of Supplemental Pro Forma Consolidated Results of Operations Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information [Table Text Block] Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive Income (Loss) Note [Text Block] Foreign currency translation adjustment, before taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, before Tax Foreign currency translation adjustment, taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Tax Amount of tax expense (benefit) related to, after reclassification adjustments of gain (loss) on foreign currency translation adjustments, foreign currency transactions designated and effective as economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity and intra-entity foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature. Foreign currency translation adjustment, net of taxes Unrealized gain on investment, before taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities Adjustment, before Tax Unrealized gain on investment, tax (expense) benefit Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Available-for-sale Securities, Tax Unrealized gain on investment, net of taxes Change in fair value, before taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, before Tax Change in fair value, tax (expense) benefit Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Tax Change in fair value, net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Arising During Period, Net of Tax Reclassification adjustments into earnings, before taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, before Tax Reclassification adjustments into earnings, tax (expense) benefit Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Tax Reclassification adjustments into earnings, net of taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI on Derivatives, Net of Tax Net unrealized gain (loss), before taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Net unrealized gain (loss), tax (expense) benefit Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Net unrealized gain (loss), net of taxes Other comprehensive income (loss), before taxes Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Other comprehensive income (loss), tax (expense) benefit Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax, Portion Attributable to Parent Financing Arrangements Debt Disclosure [Text Block] Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table] 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Reporting Information, Profit (Loss) [Abstract] Operating income (loss) Segment operating income as a percentage of segment revenues Operating Income Loss As Percent Of Revenues Segment operating income (loss) as percent of segment revenues. 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