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Receivables (Schedule Of Loans Receivable) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands	Jul. 31, 2011	Apr. 30, 2011
Emerald Advance Lines Of Credit [Member]
Short-term	$ 30,699	$ 31,645
Long-term	18,539	21,619
Receivables, net	49,238	53,264
Tax Client Receivables - RALs [Member]
Short-term	1,971	2,412
Long-term	5,271	5,855
Receivables, net	7,242	8,267
Loans To Franchisees [Member]
Short-term	62,313	62,181
Long-term	123,962	110,420
Receivables, net	$ 186,275	$ 172,601

An amount representing an agreement for an unconditional promise by the maker to pay the Company (holder) a definite sum of money within one year from the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), net of any write-downs taken for collection uncertainty on the part of the holder. Such amount may include accrued interest receivable in accordance with the terms of the debt. The debt also may contain provisions and related items 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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