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SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS AND RESERVES (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017
Allowance for doubtful accounts
SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Line Items]
Amounts reclassified to the fair value of the deferred purchase price	$ 166	$ (1,841)

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