INCOME TAX (Components of Earnings from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States	$ 1,095,099	$ 1,197,769	$ 413,616
Foreign	26,868	317,378	120,402
Earnings before income taxes	$ 1,121,967	$ 1,515,147	$ 534,018