Liabilities and Restructuring Charges (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2015

Liabilities and Restructuring Charges [Abstract]

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of:

	July 31, 2015		October 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Payroll and related benefits	$	257,342	$	302,295
Other accrued liabilities	54,793		66,666
Accounts payable	18,690		28,152
Total	$	330,825	$	397,113

Other Long-Term Liabilities

Other long-term liabilities consist of:

	July 31, 2015		October 31, 2014
	(in thousands)
Deferred compensation liability	$	161,087	$	145,508
Other long-term liabilities	43,018		13,464
Total	$	204,105	$	158,972