ACCRUED EXPENSES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	$ 8,773	$ 8,627
SERP liability (see Note 13)	6,806	6,976
Accrued wages and benefits	4,428	5,396
Trapeza clawback (see Note 17)	1,181	1,181
Real estate loan commitment	371	862
Total accrued expenses and other liabilities	$ 21,559	$ 23,042