Stock Based Compensation Plans (Details) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2012
Apr. 30, 2013
Apr. 30, 2012
Stock-based compensation expense:        
Stock options (under the 2008 Plan) $ 3,677,000 $ 6,260,000 $ 7,525,000 $ 15,443,000
Restricted shares (under the 2008 Plan) 8,008,000 5,892,000 16,437,000 12,007,000
Phantom stock units (under the 2008 Plan) 129,000 69,000 273,000 124,000
Employee stock purchase plan 0 0 376,000 108,000
Incentive Plan - Stock Alternative Expense 2,000 0 198,000 126,000
Atlanta Capital Plan 352,000 232,000 703,000 463,000
Parametric Plan 822,000 594,000 1,645,000 1,173,000
Total stock-based compensation expense 12,990,000 13,047,000 27,157,000 29,444,000
Tax benefits expected to be realized for tax deductions from option exercises $ 5,000,000 $ 4,000,000 $ 10,500,000 $ 9,200,000