INCOME TAXES - Tax Rate Reconciliation (Details)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2014	Aug. 31, 2013	Aug. 31, 2012
Reconciliation of Income Tax Rate
Federal tax provision at statutory rates	35.00%	35.00%	35.00%
State taxes, net of federal benefit	0.30%	0.30%	0.30%
Differences in foreign tax rates	(5.20%)	(3.70%)	(3.60%)
Permanent items and other adjustments	0.80%	0.20%	2.10%
Increase (decrease) in Foreign valuation allowance	(0.10%)	(0.20%)	0.30%
Provision for income taxes	30.80%	31.60%	34.10%