Stock Based Compensation Plans (Details) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
Oct. 31, 2011
Oct. 31, 2010
Stock-based compensation expense:      
Stock options (under the 2008 Plan) $ 27,959,000 $ 31,536,000 $ 32,225,000
Restricted shares (under the 2008 Plan) 24,202,000 17,180,000 13,065,000
Phantom stock units (under the 2008 Plan) 280,000 264,000 301,000
Employee stock purchase plan 426,000 782,000 1,099,000
Incentive Plan - Stock Alternative Expense 151,000 373,000 342,000
Atlanta Capital Plan 927,000 639,000 408,000
Parametric Plan 2,362,000 1,520,000 720,000
Total stock-based compensation expense 56,307,000 52,294,000 48,160,000
Tax benefits expected to be realized for tax deductions from option exercises $ 17,900,000 $ 16,500,000 $ 15,000,000