Liabilities and Restructuring Charges (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2016

Liabilities and Restructuring Charges [Abstract]

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of:

	April 30, 2016		October 31, 2015
	(in thousands)
Payroll and related benefits	$	198,378	$	315,078
Other accrued liabilities	56,729		60,545
Accounts payable	30,089		9,919
Total	$	285,196	$	385,542

Other Long-Term Liabilities

Other long-term liabilities consist of:

	April 30, 2016		October 31, 2015
	(in thousands)
Deferred compensation liability	$	157,135	$	158,462
Other long-term liabilities	47,020		43,559
Total	$	204,155	$	202,021