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Accrued and Other Liabilities (Tables)
3 Months Ended
Nov. 30, 2013
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]  
Accrued and other current liabilities
Accrued and other current liabilities consist of the following as of the respective periods:
($ in thousands)
November 30,
2013
 
August 31,
2013
Salaries, wages and benefits
$
69,102

 
$
135,553

Restructuring obligations
57,900

 
55,191

Accrued legal and other professional obligations
31,839

 
31,310

Accrued advertising
26,941

 
45,850

Student refunds, grants and scholarships
24,525

 
7,180

Deferred rent and other lease liabilities
13,227

 
14,001

Curriculum materials
11,962

 
10,764

Other
47,553

 
46,857

Total accrued and other current liabilities
$
283,049

 
$
346,706

Other long-term liabilities
Other long-term liabilities consist of the following as of the respective periods:
($ in thousands)
November 30,
2013
 
August 31,
2013
Deferred rent and other lease liabilities
$
65,484

 
$
67,641

Restructuring lease obligations
60,561

 
64,610

Uncertain tax positions
35,727

 
33,637

Deferred gains on sale-leasebacks
22,223

 
22,894

Other
60,928

 
44,660

Total other long-term liabilities
$
244,923

 
$
233,442