UNCONSOLIDATED AFFILIATES (Summary of Financial Information of Unconsolidated Affiliates) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Current assets	$ 832,347	$ 877,107
Current liabilities	680,148	634,477
Income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates	66	(55)	$ (10)
Consolidated Entity, Excluding Consolidated VIE
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Current assets	1,641	1,654
Non-current assets	3,009	10,324
Current liabilities	151	158
Non-current liabilities	$ 0	$ 9