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Subsequent Events	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2011
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Events	10. Subsequent Events We were notified by the minority shareholder of Actuate Japan of its intent to exercise its option to put its remaining equity interest. The redeemable non-controlling interest as of September 30, 2011 was approximately 12% of the total equity interest. Actuate is currently in discussion with the minority shareholder regarding the repurchase of these shares. On October 27, 2011, the Board of Directors approved an ongoing extension of the Company's stock repurchase program. This extension authorized management to make additional repurchases. Under this repurchase program, the Company is authorized to repurchase Actuate common stock up to an aggregate of $5 million in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2011.

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The entire disclosure for significant events or transactions that occurred after the balance sheet date through the date the financial statements were issued or the date the financial statements were available to be issued. Examples include: the sale of a capital stock issue, purchase of a business, settlement of litigation, catastrophic loss, significant foreign exchange rate changes, loans to insiders or affiliates, and transactions not in the ordinary course of business.

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