STOCK BASED COMPENSATION (Summary of Shares Repurchased) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2024	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]
Shares repurchased (in shares)	44,413	99,998	88,415
Cost of repurchase of shares	$ 3,512	$ 7,245	$ 6,259