04-HP-876_newMDA.qxd 12/15/04 3:04 PM Page 75 Accounts receivable, prepaid expenses, and accrued liabilities at September 30 consist of the following: September 30, 2004 2003 (in thousands) Accounts receivable: Trade receivables $116,423  $ 91,088 Investment sales receivables 16,839 —  $133,262 $ 91,088 Prepaid expenses and other: Time deposits  $ 350  $ 322 Income tax asset 5,831 32,619 Deferred mobilization 2,846 2,993 Restricted cash 2,000 — Other 11,129 9,787 $ 22,156 $ 45,721 Accrued liabilities: Taxes payable – operations  $ 6,531  $ 8,386 Workers compensation claims  2,877  2,820 Payroll and employee benefits  8,678  6,768 Deferred income / prepays 2,844  1,535 Other 10,961 9,479 $ 31,891  $ 28,988 NOTE 12 SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION  Years Ended September 30, 2004 2003 2002 (in thousands) Cash payments: Interest paid, net of amount capitalized $ 12,653 $ 11,375 $ 477 Income taxes paid  $ 7,010 $ 5,838 $ 9,779 76