Fixed Assets, net - Summary of Fixed Assets (Detail) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Fixed assets gross	$ 471,754	$ 493,374
Accumulated depreciation and amortization	(233,441)	(255,267)
Fixed assets net	238,313	238,107
Furniture & other equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Fixed assets gross	158,406	160,559
Leasehold improvements gross [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Fixed assets gross	137,370	167,149
Computer software & equipment [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Fixed assets gross	109,138	107,238
Land use rights [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Fixed assets gross	34,953	40,213
Land and buildings [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Fixed assets gross	9,459	2,492
Construction in progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Fixed assets gross	$ 22,428	$ 15,723

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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