Basis of Presentation and Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
 6 Months Ended
May 31, 2022
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Allowance for Credit Loss
A rollforward of the allowance for credit losses related to receivables for the three and six months ended May 31, 2022 and 2021 is as follows (in thousands):
For the Three Months Ended May 31,For the Six Months Ended May 31,
2022202120222021
Beginning balance$79,369 $76,392 $75,999 $53,926 
Adjustment for change in accounting principle for current expected credit losses— — — 26,519 
Provision for doubtful accounts (1)9,425 45,672 18,426 48,939 
Charge-offs, net of recoveries (1)(2,769)(42,810)(8,400)(50,130)
Ending balance$86,025 $79,254 $86,025 $79,254 

(1) The three and six months ended May 31, 2021 includes a $39.0 million bad debt expense related to our prime brokerage business.
Supplemental Cash Flow Information Supplemental Cash Flow Information
For the Six Months Ended May 31,
(In thousands)20222021
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest$551,165 $444,939 
Income tax payments (refunds), net
$101,049 $337,720