SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Aug. 31, 2017

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Property and Equipment

Computers, related equipment and software	2 to 7 years
Furniture and fixtures	5 to 10 years
Leasehold improvements	Lesser of lease term or 15 years

Schedule of Other Operating Cost and Expense, by Component

	Fiscal
	2017		2016		2015
Research and development costs	$	704,317	$	643,407	$	625,541
Advertising costs	79,883		80,601		79,899
Provision for (release of) doubtful accounts (1)	10,117		15,312		(10,336		)

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(1) For additional information, see “Client Receivables, Unbilled Services and Allowances”.