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Organization and Significant Accounting Policies - Contract Estimates (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2023 | Apr. 30, 2022 | Apr. 30, 2021
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Forward Loss Reserve | $ 1,878 | $ 1,064 |
TMS contract |  |  |
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Amount of revised aggregate impact of adjustments in contract estimates on revenue related to performance obligations satisfied or partially satisfied in previous periods | $ 1,898 | $ 1,124 | $ 1,041

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