STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Yearly Activity of Stock Purchase Plan) (Details) - $ / shares	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares available for future issuance	3,704,585
Employee stock purchase plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Shares subscribed	272,980	279,370	347,510
Price per share	$ 41.31	$ 29.90	$ 17.14
Shares purchased	248,080	313,790	292,690
Price per share	$ 29.90	$ 17.14	$ 18.80
Shares available for future issuance	745,754