EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT PLANS (Weighted-average Assumptions) (Details) - USD ($)	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021	Aug. 31, 2020
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Effective rate for interest on benefit obligations, remeasured	2.90%
Effective rate for service cost, remeasured	3.50%
Expected future employer contributions in fiscal 2021	$ 0
U.K. Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Obligations
Effective discount rate for benefit obligations	4.30%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	4.00%
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Effective rate for interest on benefit obligations	2.90%
Expected long-term rate of return	0.040
U.S. Pension Plan
Defined Benefit Plan Obligations
Effective discount rate for benefit obligations	4.70%	2.90%
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets	4.70%	4.80%
Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Effective rate for interest on benefit obligations	2.20%	2.10%	2.80%
Effective rate for service cost			3.30%
Expected long-term rate of return	0.050	0.050	0.060