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SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION (Notes)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2024
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12.    SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL INFORMATION
The following tables provide details of selected balance sheet items:
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash
January 31, 2024October 31, 2023
(in millions)
Cash and cash equivalents$1,745 $2,472 
Restricted cash included in other current assets3 — 
Restricted cash included in other assets17 16 
Total cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash shown in the statement of cash flows$1,765 $2,488 
Restricted cash relates primarily to deficit reduction contributions to an escrow account for one of our non-U.S. defined benefit pension plans and deposits held as collateral against bank guarantees.
Inventory
 January 31, 2024October 31, 2023
 (in millions)
Finished goods$392 $376 
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies632 609 
Total inventory$1,024 $985 
Leases
The following table summarizes the components of our lease cost:
Three Months Ended
January 31,
20242023
(in millions)
Operating lease cost$15 $13 
Variable lease cost$7 $4 
Supplemental information related to our operating leases was as follows:
Three Months Ended
January 31,
20242023
(in millions)
Cash payment for operating leases$14 $14 
Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for operating lease obligations$12 $9 
Standard warranty
Our warranties on products sold through direct sales channels are primarily for one year. Warranties for products sold through distribution channels are primarily for three years. We accrue for standard warranty costs based on historical trends in warranty charges. The accrual is reviewed regularly and periodically adjusted to reflect changes in warranty cost estimates. Estimated warranty charges are recorded within cost of products at the time related product revenue is recognized.
Activity related to the standard warranty accrual, which is included in other accrued and other long-term liabilities in our condensed consolidated balance sheet, is as follows:
 Three Months Ended
January 31,
 20242023
 (in millions)
Beginning balance$36 $32 
Accruals for warranties, including change in estimates7 9 
Settlements made during the period(7)(7)
Ending balance$36 $34 
Accruals for warranties due within one year$22 $20 
Accruals for warranties due after one year14 14 
Ending balance $36 $34 
Other current assets
 January 31, 2024October 31, 2023
 (in millions)
Prepaid assets$302 $284 
Other current assets197 168 
Total other current assets$499 $452 
Prepaid assets include deposits paid in advance to contract manufacturers of $212 million and $210 million as of January 31, 2024 and October 31, 2023, respectively.