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ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER PAYABLES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Significant accrued expenses and other payables
Significant accrued expenses and other payables were as follows:
 Year Ended August 31,
(in thousands)20242023
Salaries and incentive compensation$118,462 $133,242 
Worker's compensation and general liability insurance64,539 41,512 
Taxes other than income taxes40,193 39,433 
Utilities17,595 20,695