INCOME TAXES - Significant Components of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Aug. 31, 2023	Aug. 31, 2022
Deferred tax assets:
Lease liabilities	$ 55,608	$ 45,842
Stock-based compensation	32,611	30,382
Unrealized tax loss on investment	0	4,216
Capitalization of R&D costs	58,709	0
Other	21,701	19,943
Total deferred tax assets	168,629	100,383
Deferred tax liabilities:
Depreciation on property, equipment and leasehold improvements	29,048	19,855
Purchased intangible assets, including acquired technology	84,102	57,098
Lease right-of-use assets	33,900	27,540
Other	1,087	1,537
Total deferred tax liabilities	148,137	106,030
Total deferred tax assets, net	$ 20,492
Total deferred tax liabilities, net		$ (5,647)