INCOME TAXES (Income from Continuing Operations Before Provision for Income Taxes and Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
United States	$ 57,941	$ 55,667	$ 33,818
Foreign	111,270	100,754	113,368
Income before provision for income taxes and loss of unconsolidated affiliates	$ 169,211	$ 156,421	$ 147,186