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SELECTED FINANCIAL STATEMENT INFORMATION (Costs and Estimated Earnings on Uncompleted POC Contracts) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2015 | Oct. 31, 2014
Costs incurred on uncompleted contracts | $ 22,814 | $ 24,437
Estimated Earnings | 11,761 | 11,747
Estimated Revenue on Completed Percentage-of-Completion Contracts | 34,575 | 36,184
Billings to date | (35,284) | (29,829)
Provision for Loss on Contracts | (709) |
Receivables, Long-term Contracts or Programs |  | 6,355
Included in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets under the following captions: |  |
Accounts receivable, net (costs and estimated earnings in excess of billings) | 4,695 | 8,161
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities (billings in excess of costs and estimated earnings) | (5,404) | (1,806)
Provision for Loss on Contracts | $ (709) |
Receivables, Long-term Contracts or Programs |  | $ 6,355

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