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Goodwill (Tables)

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Mar. 31, 2014

Goodwill [Abstract]

Summary Of Changes In Carrying Amount Of Goodwill

Goodwill is recorded when the consideration paid for an acquisition of a business exceeds the fair value of identifiable net tangible and intangible assets. The following table summarizes the changes in goodwill since June 30, 2013:

Balance as of June 30, 2013	$	1,246,872
Acquisition of Cordys Holding B.V. (note 18)	18,589
Acquisition of GXS Group, Inc. (note 18)	838,279
Adjustments relating to prior acquisitions	1,856
Balance as of March 31, 2014	$	2,105,596

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Tabular disclosure of goodwill by reportable segment and in total which includes a rollforward schedule.

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-Publisher FASB

-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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