Liabilities and Restructuring Charges (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2017

Liabilities and Restructuring Charges [Abstract]

Summary of Restructuring Activities

The following is a summary of restructuring activities during the six months ended April 30, 2017:

	(in thousands)
Liability as of October 31, 2016	$	5,679
Restructuring costs incurred	25,012
Cash payments	(18,819		)
As of April 30, 2017(1)	$	11,872

(1) Outstanding balance recorded in accounts payable and accrued liabilities as payroll and related benefits.

Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of:

	April 30, 2017		October 31, 2016
	(in thousands)
Payroll and related benefits	$	230,480	$	321,430
Other accrued liabilities	87,482		66,276
Accounts payable	33,538		13,745
Total	$	351,500	$	401,451

Other Long-Term Liabilities

Other long-term liabilities consist of:

	April 30, 2017		October 31, 2016
	(in thousands)
Deferred compensation liability	$	184,436	$	163,185
Other long-term liabilities	52,402		47,670
Total	$	236,838	$	210,855