Accrued and Other Liabilities

9 Months Ended

May 31, 2016

Payables and Accruals [Abstract]

Accrued and Other Liabilities

Accrued and Other 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		—
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 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