Note 4 - Contract Receivables, Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities (Details Textual) - USD ($)		9 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2020	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021
Contract with Customer, Liability, Revenue Recognized During Period	$ 276,000	$ 559,000	$ 276,000

Amount of revenue recognized that was previously included in balance of obligation to transfer good or service to customer for which consideration from customer has been received or is due

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