13. STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

3 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2013

Equity [Abstract]

STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

a. Treasury Stock.  The Company utilizes the cost method of accounting for treasury stock.  The cost of reissued shares is determined under the last-in, first-out method.  The Company did not purchase any shares during the three months ended January 31, 2013 and 2012.

b. Dividends:  On December 27, 2012, the Company paid a cash dividend of $387,379 ($0.06 per share) to all stockholders of record as of December 15, 2012.  On January 30, 2012, the Company paid a cash dividend of $193,689 ($0.03 per share) to all stockholders of record as of January 16, 2012.