INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
Nov. 30, 2020 |
Nov. 30, 2019 |
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| Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||
| Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent | 23.40% | 23.60% |
| Gain on equity method investment | $ 119,700 | $ 60,492 |
| Gain on equity method investment, tax impact | $ 22,906 | $ 10,183 |
| Effective tax rate excluding equity method investment gain | 23.70% | 23.90% |