Segment Information (Consolidated Revenues Derived From Countries/Regions) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2020	Aug. 31, 2019	Aug. 31, 2018
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 198,456	$ 225,356	$ 209,758
Americas [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	160,989	173,784	159,595
Asia Pacific [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	11,845	14,457	12,715
Europe/Middle East/Africa [Member]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 25,622	$ 37,115	$ 37,448

Amount of revenue recognized from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an earning process. Includes, but is not limited to, investment and interest income before deduction of interest expense when recognized as a component of revenue, and sales and trading gain (loss).

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