STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Summary of Shares Repurchased) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Shares repurchased (in shares)	99,998	88,415	62,282
Cost of repurchase of shares (in thousands)	$ 7,245	$ 6,259	$ 5,542