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Liabilities and Restructuring Charges | 6 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 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 six months ended April 30, 2016, we recorded $3.0 million of restructuring charges due to employee severance and benefits. Payments of these restructuring charges are anticipated to be completed before the end of fiscal 2016. Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of:
| April 30, 2016 |  | October 31, 2015
| (in thousands)
Payroll and related benefits | $ | 198,378 |  |  | $ | 315,078 |
Other accrued liabilities | 56,729 |  |  | 60,545 |
Accounts payable | 30,089 |  |  | 9,919 |
Total | $ | 285,196 |  |  | $ | 385,542 |
Other long-term liabilities consist of:
| April 30, 2016 |  | October 31, 2015
| (in thousands)
Deferred compensation liability | $ | 157,135 |  |  | $ | 158,462 |
Other long-term liabilities | 47,020 |  |  | 43,559 |
Total | $ | 204,155 |  |  | $ | 202,021 |

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