INCOME TAXES - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2012	May 31, 2013	May 31, 2012	Feb. 28, 2013
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Excluding Effect Of Discrete Tax Benefits	24.80%		25.50%
Reorganization Liability Final Determinations	$ 49,690	$ 0	$ 273,945	$ 0
Effective tax rate	23.80%	28.50%	16.20%	26.00%
Income Tax Examination, Refund Adjustment from Settlement with Taxing Authority					$ 242,938