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Liabilities and Restructuring Charges | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2016
Liabilities and Restructuring Charges [Abstract] |
Liabilities and Restructuring Charges | Liabilities and Restructuring Charges During fiscal 2015, the Company recorded restructuring costs of $15.1 million which included a voluntary retirement program (VRP) and a minimal headcount reduction program. As of October 31, 2015, there was no outstanding balance in restructuring charges. During the first quarter of fiscal 2016, the Company recorded $2.1 million of restructuring charges. Payments of these restructuring charges are anticipated to be completed before the end of fiscal 2016. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of:
| January 31, 2016 |  | October 31, 2015
| (in thousands)
Payroll and related benefits | $ | 171,906 |  |  | $ | 315,078 |
Other accrued liabilities | 62,806 |  |  | 60,545 |
Accounts payable | 20,160 |  |  | 9,919 |
Total | $ | 254,872 |  |  | $ | 385,542 |
Other long-term liabilities consist of:
| January 31, 2016 |  | October 31, 2015
| (in thousands)
Deferred compensation liability | $ | 149,401 |  |  | $ | 158,462 |
Other long-term liabilities | 43,305 |  |  | 43,559 |
Total | $ | 192,706 |  |  | $ | 202,021 |

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