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Accrued Expenses
 9 Months Ended
May 31, 2026
Accrued Liabilities, Current [Abstract]  
Accrued Expenses Accrued Expenses
Accrued expenses consist of the following (in millions):
May 31, 2026August 31, 2025
Inventory deposits$1,385 $1,205 
Contract liabilities(1)
992 1,016 
Accrued compensation and employee benefits729 756 
Other accrued expenses2,900 2,208 
Accrued expenses$6,006 $5,185 
(1)Revenue recognized during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2026 that was included in the contract liability balance as of August 31, 2025, was $165 million and $529 million, respectively. Revenue recognized during the three months and nine months ended May 31, 2025 that was included in the contract liability balance as of August 31, 2024, was $185 million and $474 million, respectively.