Accrued and Other Liabilities (Tables)
 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2016
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Accrued and other current liabilities
Accrued and other current liabilities consist of the following as of the respective period ends:
($ in thousands)
May 31,
2016
 
August 31,
2015
Salaries, wages and benefits
$
57,103

 
$
74,454

Student discounts, grants and scholarships
43,644

 
44,682

Restructuring obligations
38,352

 
38,921

Legal and other professional obligations
22,009

 
23,961

Contingent consideration
11,500

 
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Advertising
9,865

 
21,931

Deferred rent and other lease liabilities
9,855

 
12,181

Curriculum materials
7,360

 
11,690

Other
49,175

 
53,027

Total accrued and other current liabilities
$
248,863

 
$
280,847
Other long-term liabilities
Other long-term liabilities consist of the following as of the respective period ends:
($ in thousands)
May 31,
2016
 
August 31,
2015
Deferred rent and other lease liabilities
$
44,845

 
$
49,745

Restructuring obligations
40,990

 
44,369

Deferred revenue
25,230

 
16,687

Deferred gains on sale-leasebacks
19,075

 
20,168

Other
52,351

 
41,483

Total other long-term liabilities
$
182,491

 
$
172,452