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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Tax Receivables) (Narrative) (Details) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended |
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Feb. 28, 2023 USD ($) country | Aug. 31, 2022 USD ($)
Tax Receivables [Line Items] |  |
Number of countries where method of computing minimum tax payments has changed | country | 2 |
Income taxes receivable | $ 34,674 | $ 32,062
Two Countries |  |
Tax Receivables [Line Items] |  |
Income taxes receivable | 11,300 | 11,000
Deferred tax assets, net | $ 4,000 | $ 3,500

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