SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Narrative) (Details)	3 Months Ended
	Nov. 30, 2024 USD ($) award	Nov. 30, 2023 USD ($)	Aug. 31, 2024 USD ($)
Tax Receivables [Line Items]
Money market funds, at fair value	$ 2,100,000		$ 7,000,000
Goodwill	43,215,000	$ 43,135,000	43,197,000
Income taxes receivable	$ 41,327,000		43,767,000
Number of types of equity awards issued | award	3
Asset impairment charge	$ 0	$ 0
Two Countries
Tax Receivables [Line Items]
Income taxes receivable	11,300,000		10,900,000
Deferred tax assets, net	$ 3,700,000		$ 3,400,000