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Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2011
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses |
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | 9. Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses Accounts payable and accrued expenses consisted of the following (in thousands):
| March 31,
| 2011 | 2010
Accounts payable | $ 40,074 | $ 33,762
Accrued miscellaneous expenses | 20,981 | 9,047
Accrued subcontractor program costs | 1,190 | 5,671
Accrued compensation | 8,174 | 8,938
Income taxes payable | 11,947 | 20,470
Accrued warranty | 7,907 | 6,431
Total | $ 90,273 | $ 84,319
Product Warranty The Company generally provides a one to three year warranty on its products, commencing upon installation. A provision is recorded upon revenue recognition to cost of revenues for estimated warranty expense based on historical experience. The following is a summary of accrued warranty activity (in thousands):
| For the fiscal years ended March 31,
| 2011 | 2010
Beginning balance | $ 6,431 | $ 4,749
Accruals for warranties during the period | 4,994 | 5,547
Settlements during the period | (3,519 ) | (3,865 )
Ending balance | $ 7,907 | $ 6,431

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