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Liabilities
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2012
Liabilities [Abstract]  
Liabilities

Note 7. Liabilities

Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of:

 

     April 30,
2012
     October 31,
2011
 
     (in thousands)  

Payroll and related benefits

   $ 186,851       $ 238,691   

Other accrued liabilities

     44,053         53,173   

Accounts payable

     12,854         6,956   

Acquisition-related liabilities

     15,062         3,356   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 258,820       $ 302,176   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other long-term liabilities consist of:

 

     April 30,
2012
     October 31,
2011
 
     (in thousands)  

Deferred compensation liability

   $ 98,197       $ 90,060   

Other long-term liabilities

     25,244         18,016   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 123,441       $ 108,076