Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019
Cash flows from operating activities
Net (loss) income	$ (27,842,000)	$ (12,692,000)
Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operations
Depreciation and amortization	384,000	444,000
Increase in bad debt allowance	50,000
Net unrealized losses on investments	41,191,000	16,929,000
Deferred income taxes	(10,691,000)	(5,087,000)
(Increase) decrease in current assets
Accounts receivable, net	(2,366,000)	(3,741,000)
Inventories	(11,000)	5,000
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(192,000)	278,000
Income tax receivable	(659,000)	134,000
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
Accounts payable	(1,062,000)	1,481,000
Accrued liabilities	401,000	621,000
Net cash used in operating activities	(1,501,000)	(606,000)
Cash flows from investing activities
Purchases of property, plant and equipment	(168,000)	(97,000)
Net cash used in investing activities	(168,000)	(97,000)
Cash flows from financing activities
Proceeds from margin loan borrowing	1,000,000
Payment of real estate loan principal	(94,000)	(90,000)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities	906,000	(90,000)
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents	(763,000)	(793,000)
Cash and cash equivalents
Beginning of period	10,630,000	9,301,000
End of period	9,867,000	8,508,000
Interest paid during period	460,000	760,000
Net income taxes paid (refunded)	5,000	(118,000)
Subscription and Circulation [Member]
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
Deferred revenue arrangements	(181,000)	81,000
License and Maintenance [Member]
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
Deferred revenue arrangements	926,000	1,685,000
Installation Contracts [Member]
Increase (decrease) in liabilities
Deferred revenue arrangements	$ (1,449,000)	$ (744,000)