Fair Value Measurement (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2016

Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]

Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring

The carrying amounts and estimated fair values of our financial instruments are as follows:

(in 000s)
As of April 30,	2016				2015				Fair Value Hierarchy
	Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value		Carrying Amount		Estimated Fair Value
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$	896,801	$	896,801	$	2,007,190	$	2,007,190	Level 1
Cash and cash equivalents - restricted	104,110		104,110		91,972		91,972		Level 1
Receivables, net - short-term	153,116		153,116		167,964		167,964		Level 1
Mortgage loans held for investment, net	202,385		190,503		239,338		190,196		Level 3
Investments in AFS securities	1,133		1,133		441,709		441,709		Level 1 and 2
Receivables, net - long-term	60,407		60,407		80,867		80,867		Level 1 and 3
Liabilities:
Customer banking deposits	—		—		744,699		737,261		Level 1 and 3
Long-term debt	1,502,751		1,566,098		506,088		556,769		Level 2
Contingent consideration	8,657		8,657		10,667		10,667		Level 3