Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]

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Obligation for unfunded letter of credit

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Remaining obligation for unfunded letter of credit.

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Standard guarantee accrual amount

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Amount of liability recognized arising from contingent consideration in a business combination.

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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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Amount of deferred revenue recognized for transactions arising during the current reporting period. Deferred revenue is a liability as of the balance sheet date 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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Amount of previously reported deferred or unearned revenue that was recognized as revenue during the period. Deferred revenue is a liability 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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Commitments And Contingencies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	6 Months Ended
	Oct. 31, 2015	Oct. 31, 2014	Apr. 30, 2015	Apr. 30, 2014
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Standard guarantee accrual amount	$ 6,800	$ 10,700	$ 8,400
Contingent business acquisition obligations	11,932		10,667
Lines of credit, total obligation	74,000
Remaining franchise equity lines of credit-undrawn commitment	32,900
Amounts deferred for new extended service plans issued	2,437	2,104
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized	(47,028)	(40,816)
Deferred Revenue	113,578	106,525	$ 158,169	$ 145,237
Level 3
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Contingent business acquisition obligations		$ 10,555
Peace of Mind Franchise [Member]
Commitments And Contingencies [Line Items]
Amounts deferred for new extended service plans issued	200
Deferred Revenue, Revenue Recognized	(7,900)
Deferred Revenue	$ 23,900