Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Feb. 28, 2022

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Schedule of Allowance for Credit Loss

A rollforward of the allowance for credit losses related to receivables for the three months ended February 28, 2022 and 2021 is as follows (in thousands):

	For the Three Months Ended February 28,
	2022		2021
Beginning balance	$	75,999	$	53,926
Adjustment for change in accounting principle for current expected credit losses	—		26,519
Provision for doubtful accounts	9,001		3,267
Charge-offs, net of recoveries	(5,631)		(7,320)
Ending balance	$	79,369	$	76,392

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

Supplemental Cash Flow Information

	For the Three Months Ended February 28,
(In thousands)	2022		2021
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest	$	321,015	$	242,027
Income tax payments (refunds), net	$	16,715	$	20,350