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BASIS OF PRESENTATION - Additional Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
May 31, 2021
May 31, 2020
Aug. 31, 2020
Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss, Current $ 36,031   $ 36,031   $ 40,277
Depreciation 124,502 $ 119,148 377,910 $ 338,830  
Accumulated depreciation 2,552,204   2,552,204   2,313,731
DeferredTransitionAmortizationExpense 65,417 $ 71,278 228,390 $ 217,946  
Retained earnings 15,004,281   15,004,281   12,375,533
Contract assets, (current) $ 835,600   $ 835,600   $ 654,782