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Significant Accounting Policies (Details) | 9 Months Ended
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Jul. 31, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
Percentage Investment in Partnerships and Affiliates up to which Accounted as Equity Method Investment | 50.00%
Condition for accounting in investments as per equity method | Investments in 50% or less owned partnerships and affiliates are accounted for using the equity method unless it is determined that we have effective control of the entity, in which case we would consolidate the entity.

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- Definition Percentage investment in partnerships and affiliates up to which accounted as equity method investment. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition This serves as a place to record data that is not required by accounting literature but is useful for readers of the financial statements as it relates to the details of an equity method investment in common stock. Such information may include the amount of change for a change in ownership (equity) percentage in a given period and the amount and type of the consideration given or received in relation to the change in ownership. + References No definition available. + Details
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