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REVENUE - TIMING OF REVENUE RECOGNITION (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2024 | Sep. 30, 2023
Timing of Revenue Recognition [Roll Forward] |  |
Customers' credit, beginning balance | $ 44,910 | $ 33,246
Increase (decrease) for customers' credits | (6,315) | 11,664
Customers' credit, ending balance | 38,595 | 44,910
Billed |  |
Timing of Revenue Recognition [Roll Forward] |  |
Billed, beginning | 97,540 | 222,297
Increase (decrease) for customer accounts receivable | 7,991 | (124,757)
Billed, end | 105,531 | 97,540
Unbilled |  |
Timing of Revenue Recognition [Roll Forward] |  |
Billed, beginning | 19,100 | 13,769
Increase (decrease) for customer accounts receivable | 994 | 5,331
Billed, end | $ 20,094 | $ 19,100

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