INVESTMENTS (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2021

Investments, All Other Investments [Abstract]

Schedule of short term investments

(in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
Commercial notes (due within one year)	$	82,660	$	–	$	(296	)	$	82,364
Total	$	82,660	$	–	$	(296	)	$	82,364

August 31, 2021

(in thousands)	Amortized Cost		Gross Unrealized Gains		Gross Unrealized Losses			Fair Value
Commercial notes (due within one year)	$	86,620	$	–	$	(136	)	$	86,484
Total	$	86,620	$	–	$	(136	)	$	86,484