Commitments And Contingencies (Schedule Of Deferred Revenue Related To The Peace Of Mind Program) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	12 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the year	$ 146,286us-gaap_DeferredRevenue
Amounts deferred for new extended service plans issued	88,636us-gaap_DeferredRevenueAdditions
Revenue recognized on previous deferrals	(89,685)
Balance, end of the year	145,237us-gaap_DeferredRevenue
Peace of Mind Franchise
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]
Amounts deferred for new extended service plans issued		19,400
Revenue recognized on previous deferrals		(8,800)
Balance, end of the year		31,600
Peace of Mind Company-Owned
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward]
Balance, beginning of the year		145,237
Amounts deferred for new extended service plans issued		94,483
Revenue recognized on previous deferrals		(81,551)
Balance, end of the year		$ 158,169

Amount of deferred revenue as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue represents collections of cash or other assets related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP.

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