ACCRUED EXPENSES (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2012	Sep. 30, 2012
Payables and Accruals [Abstract]
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities	$ 8,773	$ 8,627
SERP liability (see Note 13)	6,803	6,976
Accrued wages and benefits	4,428	5,396
Trapeza clawback (see Note 17 )	1,181	1,181
Real estate loan commitment	371	862
Total accrued expenses and other liabilities	$ 21,556	$ 23,042