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Receivables (Schedule Of Short-Term Receivables) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 31, 2011	Apr. 30, 2011
Receivables, gross	$ 176,474	$ 278,115
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(48,412)	(47,943)
Receivables, net	128,062	230,172
Loans To Franchisees [Member]
Receivables, gross	67,594	62,181
Receivables For Tax Preparation And Related Fees [Member]
Receivables, gross	34,561	38,930
Emerald Advance Lines Of Credit [Member]
Receivables, gross	29,929	31,645
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(5,930)	(4,400)
Royalties From Franchisees [Member]
Receivables, gross	5,389	11,645
Tax Client Receivables - RALs [Member]
Receivables, gross	1,933	2,412
Other [Member]
Receivables, gross	$ 37,068	$ 131,302

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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