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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Estimated useful lives for depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization is recorded on a straight-line basis over the following estimated useful lives:
Buildings
7
 to
40
 years
Land improvements
3
 to
25
 years
Leasehold improvements
3
 to
15
 years
Equipment
3
 to
25
 years