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COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES: (Details4) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2013 item
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] |
Number of subsidiaries prior to sale of assets related to PEO operation | 17
Remaining liability for penalties and interest related to payroll taxes | $ 1,400,000
Accrued penalties and interest related to payroll taxes | 600,000
Employment Agreements |
Maximum lump sum payments to employee as a percentage of annual salary | 150.00%
Officer severance | 300,000
Severance related liabilities | $ 0

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