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INCOME TAX (Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2019
Aug. 31, 2018
Aug. 31, 2017
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]      
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Beginning Balance $ 3,121 $ 9,283 $ 9,522
Change for tax positions of prior years 5,531 3,121 0
Reductions due to settlements with taxing authorities 0 (8,028) (239)
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Ending Balance 8,652 3,121 9,283
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Reduction Resulting from Lapse of Applicable Statute of Limitations $ 0 $ (1,255) $ 0