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REVENUE RECOGNITION (Narrative) (Details) | 3 Months Ended
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Nov. 30, 2022 country $ / yr
REVENUE RECOGNITION [Abstract] |
Platinum membership redemption rate | 100.00%
Annual membership fee | 75
Platinum membership rebate | 2.00%
Maximum Platinum annual membership rebate | 500
Platinum membership recorded liability | 95.00%
Breakage revenue percent | 5.00%
Number of countries | country | 13

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