INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Feb. 28, 2021 |
Feb. 29, 2020 |
Feb. 28, 2021 |
Feb. 29, 2020 |
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| Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract] | ||||
| Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent | 17.10% | 20.40% | 20.60% | |
| Gain on equity method investment | $ 151,309 | $ 52,700 | $ 271,009 | $ 113,192 |
| Gain on equity method investment, tax impact | $ 18,534 | $ 8,549 | $ 41,440 | $ 18,732 |
| Effective tax rate excluding equity method investment gain | 17.50% | 17.10% | 20.80% | |