SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Details) shares in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2023 USD ($) award shares	Nov. 30, 2022 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2023 USD ($)
Tax Receivables [Line Items]
Money market funds, at fair value	$ 15,400,000		$ 100,200,000
Goodwill	43,135,000	$ 43,173,000	43,110,000
Income taxes receivable	$ 42,105,000		36,925,000
Number of types of equity awards issued | award	3
Reissued treasury shares (in shares) | shares	3
Asset impairment charge	$ 0	$ 0
Two Countries
Tax Receivables [Line Items]
Income taxes receivable	10,900,000		10,700,000
Deferred tax assets, net	$ 3,400,000		$ 3,700,000