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INCOME TAX (Reconciliation of Federal Statutory Rate to Effective Tax Rate from Continuing Operations) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2024
Aug. 31, 2023
Aug. 31, 2022
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]      
Income tax expense at statutory rate $ 133,491 $ 235,613 $ 318,181
State and local taxes(1) 17,629 33,621 26,753
Research and development credit(1) (1,151) (7,986) (13,102)
Capital loss(2) 0 0 (34,736)
Other 211 959 789
Income tax expense $ 150,180 $ 262,207 $ 297,885
Effective income tax rate 23.60% 23.40% 19.70%