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Notes Seven: ACCRUED LIABILITIES

Accrued liabilities were as follows at November 30:

(In thousands) 2005 2004

Self insurance reserves $23,620 $15,909
Compensation and benefits 21,454 18,517
Product warranties and guarantees 4,026 4,297
Taxes (other than income taxes) 3,992 3,398
Reserves for pending claims and litigation 2,955 3,083
Commissions and royalties 1,702 1,562
Advances from customers 508 726
Interest 238 405
Other 4,576 5,324
 
  $ 63,071 $53,221

The Company revised its presentation of the balance of self insurance reserves at November 30, 2005 to reflect the gross amount of liabilities without netting against a stop-loss recoverable of $6,287,000 from insurance companies. Stop-loss recoverable is included in other receivables under Note 3, herein.

The Company's product warranty accrual reflects management's estimate of probable liability associated with product warranties. The Company generally provides a standard product warranty not exceeding one year from date of purchase. Management establishes product warranty accruals based on historical experience and other currently available information. Changes in the product warranty accrual for the years ended November 30 were as follows:

 

(In thousands)
2005
2004
Balance, beginning of period
$4,297
$3,770
Payments made
(3,738)
(4,632)
Warranties issued during the period
3,467
5,159
 


Balance, end of period
$4,026
$4,297
 


 

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