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Liabilities and Restructuring Charges | 3 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2021
Liabilities and Restructuring Charges [Abstract] |
Liabilities and Restructuring Charges | Liabilities Accounts payable and accrued liabilities consist of:
| As of
| January 31, 2021 |  | October 31, 2020
| (in thousands)
Payroll and related benefits | $ | 311,983 |  |  | $ | 492,626 |
Other accrued liabilities | 85,567 |  |  | 101,035 |
Accounts payable | 25,378 |  |  | 30,003 |
Total | $ | 422,928 |  |  | $ | 623,664 |
Other long-term liabilities consist of:
| As of
| January 31, 2021 |  | October 31, 2020
| (in thousands)
Deferred compensation liability | $ | 309,339 |  |  | $ | 269,737 |
Other long-term liabilities | 27,495 |  |  | 14,774 |
Total | $ | 336,834 |  |  | $ | 284,511 |

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