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Accrued and Other Liabilities (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Feb. 29, 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)
February 29,
2016
 
August 31,
2015
Salaries, wages and benefits
$
71,466

 
$
74,454

Student discounts, grants and scholarships
48,997

 
44,682

Restructuring obligations
37,227

 
38,921

Legal and other professional obligations
25,216

 
23,961

Advertising
13,173

 
21,931

Contingent consideration
11,004

 

Deferred rent and other lease liabilities
9,975

 
12,181

Curriculum materials
8,263

 
11,690

Other
53,341

 
53,027

Total accrued and other current liabilities
$
278,662

 
$
280,847

Other long-term liabilities
Other long-term liabilities consist of the following as of the respective period ends:
($ in thousands)
February 29,
2016
 
August 31,
2015
Deferred rent and other lease liabilities
$
45,964

 
$
49,745

Restructuring obligations
43,902

 
44,369

Deferred revenue
27,193

 
16,687

Deferred gains on sale-leasebacks
19,431

 
20,168

Other
50,306

 
41,483

Total other long-term liabilities
$
186,796

 
$
172,452