Receivables (Schedule Of Loans Receivable) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2013	Apr. 30, 2013	Jul. 31, 2012
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	$ 173,915	$ 257,234	$ 159,834
Emerald Advance lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	22,649	23,218	24,215
Long-term	6,906	9,819	11,689
Receivables, net	29,555	33,037	35,904
Loans to franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	64,041	65,413	60,459
Long-term	106,119	103,047	112,810
Receivables, net	170,160	168,460	173,269
Receivables for tax preparation and related fees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	2,412	47,658	6,601
Long-term	0	0	0
Receivables, net	2,412	47,658	6,601
Royalties from franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Short-term	7,309	7,733	0
Long-term	15,446	15,538	0
Receivables, net	$ 22,755	$ 23,271	$ 0