Share Based Compensation (Expense) (Details 1) (USD $)
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2012
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Share based compensation expense and related tax benefit | ||||
Share-based compensation expense | $ 7,138 | $ 6,463 | $ 19,958 | $ 13,986 |
Tax (expense) benefit | $ 2,366 | $ 2,182 | $ 6,627 | $ 4,815 |
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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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