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Receivables (Schedule Of Short-Term Receivables) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	Jul. 31, 2011	Apr. 30, 2011
Receivables, gross	$ 396,970	$ 559,756
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(67,582)	(67,466)
Receivables, net	329,388	492,290
Business Services Receivables [Member]
Receivables, gross	224,631	281,847
Loans To Franchisees [Member]
Receivables, gross	62,313	62,181
Receivables For Tax Preparation And Related Fees [Member]
Receivables, gross	36,203	38,930
Emerald Advance Lines Of Credit [Member]
Receivables, gross	30,699	31,645
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,350)	(4,400)
Royalties From Franchisees [Member]
Receivables, gross	707	11,645
Tax Client Receivables - RALs [Member]
Receivables, gross	1,971	2,412
Other [Member]
Receivables, gross	$ 40,446	$ 131,096

An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Entity (holder) a definite sum of money at a future date(s) within one year of the balance sheet date or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions including a discount or premium, payable on demand, secured, or unsecured, interest bearing or noninterest bearing, among a myriad of other features and characteristics. This amount does not include amounts related to receivables held-for-sale.

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