Receivables (Schedule Of Short-Term Receivables) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2013
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, gross	$ 244,196	$ 257,234
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(52,578)	(50,399)
Receivables, net	191,618	206,835
Loans to franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, gross	63,716	65,413
CashBack Receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, gross	48,812	47,658
Receivables For Tax Preparation And Related Fees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, gross	45,619	49,356
Emerald Advance lines of credit
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, gross	20,577	23,218
Royalties From Franchisees
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, gross	9,978	10,722
Other
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, gross	$ 55,494	$ 60,867