Liabilities and Restructuring Charges (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Jul. 31, 2017

Liabilities and Restructuring Charges [Abstract]

Summary of Restructuring Activities

The following is a summary of restructuring activities during the nine months ended July 31, 2017:

	(in thousands)
Liability as of October 31, 2016	$	5,679
Restructuring costs incurred	31,038
Cash payments	$	(21,523	)
As of July 31, 2017(1)	$	15,194

(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:

	July 31, 2017		October 31, 2016
	(in thousands)
Payroll and related benefits	$	297,755	$	321,430
Other accrued liabilities	85,674		66,276
Accounts payable	19,873		13,745
Total	$	403,302	$	401,451

Other Long-Term Liabilities

Other long-term liabilities consist of:

	July 31, 2017		October 31, 2016
	(in thousands)
Deferred compensation liability	$	191,013	$	163,185
Other long-term liabilities	56,001		47,670
Total	$	247,014	$	210,855