STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION PLANS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	May 31, 2024	May 31, 2022	May 31, 2024	May 31, 2023
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Vesting period in years			3 years
Stock-based compensation	$ 12,846	$ 10,376	$ 35,893	$ 44,000
Liability method awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Number of shares granted			188,453
Equivalent shares outstanding	456,674		456,674
Equivalent shares expected to vest	433,840		433,840