Stockholders' Equity (Recognized Stock-Based Compensation) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Aug. 31, 2018	Aug. 31, 2017	Aug. 31, 2016
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 98,511	$ 48,544	$ 58,997
Restricted stock and stock appreciation rights (“SARS”)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	84,082	42,122	52,459
Employee stock purchase plan
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	6,891	6,334	6,538
Other
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Stock-based compensation expense	$ 7,538	$ 88	$ 0

Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees.

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