INTANGIBLE ASSETS - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022	Aug. 31, 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average useful life	32 years 7 months 6 days
Impairment charges, intangible assets	$ 7,920	$ 2,067
Impairment charges, intangible assets, location	Asset impairments	Asset impairments
Amortization expense	$ 87,300	$ 62,400	$ 31,500
Acquisitions excluding CGS
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Weighted average useful life	8 years 10 months 24 days