ACCRUED EXPENSES AND OTHER LIABILITIES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Sep. 30, 2011
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	$ 8,627	$ 8,153
SERP liability (see Note 20)	6,976	7,049
Accrued wages and benefits	5,396	3,617
Trapeza clawback (see Note 24)	1,181	1,181
Real estate loan commitment	862	2,147
Due to brokers	0	8,254
LEAF accounts payable and accrued liabilities	0	10,486
Total accrued expenses and other liabilities	$ 23,042	$ 40,887