Total of deferred tax assets and deferred tax liabilities (Detail) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2016	Oct. 31, 2015
Deferred Tax Assets:
Reserves	$ 216	$ 171
Accrued vacation	134	143
Stock-based compensation awards	159	0
Uniform capitalization	148	97
Other	43	15
Total deferred tax assets	700	426
Deferred Tax Liabilities:
Stock-based compensation awards	0	136
Amortization / intangible assets	(864)	(1,036)
Depreciation / equipment and furnishings	(211)	(247)
Other	(34)	4
Total deferred tax liabilities	(1,109)	(1,143)
Total net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$ (409)	$ (717)