Liabilities

3 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2012

Liabilities [Abstract]

Liabilities

Note 7. Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of:

	January 31, 2012		October 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
Payroll and related benefits	$	142,482	$	238,691
Other accrued liabilities		48,381		53,173
Accounts payable		9,254		6,956
Acquisition-related costs		4,426		3,356
Total	$	204,543	$	302,176

Other long-term liabilities consist of:

	January 31, 2012		October 31, 2011
	(in thousands)
Deferred compensation liability	$	93,946	$	90,060
Other long-term liabilities		17,085		18,016
Total	$	111,031	$	108,076