STOCKHOLDERS EQUITY AND EARNINGS PER SHARE (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2023	Oct. 31, 2021
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Stock repurchase program, authorized amount		$ 350,000,000
Treasury stock acquired, shares	621,643
Treasury stock acquired (in dollars per share)	$ 45.70
Stock repurchase program, remaining authorized repurchase amount	$ 58,300,000