Note 8 - Income Tax Provision - Deferred Tax Assets and Deferred Tax Liabilities (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Oct. 31, 2021	Oct. 31, 2020
Deferred deduction of expenses related to PPP Loan	$ 0	$ 706
Reserves	383	344
Accrued vacation	241	149
Stock-based compensation awards	144	100
Uniform capitalization	134	92
Lease liability	366	381
Other	77	35
Total deferred tax assets	1,345	1,807
Amortization / intangible assets	(487)	(479)
Change in ROU assets	(357)	(359)
Depreciation / equipment and furnishings	(112)	(135)
Total deferred tax liabilities	(956)	(973)
Total net deferred tax assets (liabilities)	$ 389	$ 834