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SELECTED FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 30, 2012 | Oct. 31, 2011
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Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts | $ 5,396 | $ 4,443
Estimated earnings | 4,886 | 4,206
Total cost incurred and estimated earnings on uncompleted percentage-of completed contracts | 10,282 | 8,649
Less: Billings to date | (5,691) | (4,876)
Cost and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts, net | 4,591 | 3,773
Included in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets under the following captions: |  |
Accounts receivable, net (costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings) | 4,591 | 3,773
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings) | 0 | 0
Cost and estimated earnings on uncompleted contracts, net | $ 4,591 | $ 3,773

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