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Income tax provision - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2014
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2014
Apr. 30, 2013
Oct. 31, 2013
Income Taxes [Line Items]          
Provision for income tax as percentage of income before income taxes 40.30% 28.80% 35.20% 28.30%  
Unrecognized tax benefits $ 0   $ 0   $ 0
Accrued interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions $ 0   $ 0   $ 0