INVESTMENTS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2020

Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]

Schedule of short term investment

November 30, 2020
(in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
Commercial notes (due within one year)	$	91,115	$	–	$	(48	)	$	91,067
Total	$	91,115	$	–	$	(48	)	$	91,067

August 31, 2020
(in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
Commercial notes (due within one year)	$	66,804	$	–	$	(61	)	$	66,743
Total	$	66,804	$	–	$	(61	)	$	66,743