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Receivables (Schedule of Short-Term Receivables) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands | Apr. 30, 2011 | Apr. 30, 2010
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Receivables, gross | $ 559,756 | $ 630,461
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (67,466) | (112,475)
Receivables, net | 492,290 | 517,986
Emerald Advance Lines of Credit [Member] |  |
Receivables, gross | 31,645 | 57,914
Allowance for doubtful accounts | (4,400) | (35,239)
Business Services Receivables [Member] |  |
Receivables, gross | 281,847 | 326,681
Receivables for Tax Preparation and Related Fees [Member] |  |
Receivables, gross | 38,930 | 45,248
Loans to Franchisees [Member] |  |
Receivables, gross | 62,181 | 55,047
Allowance for doubtful accounts |  | (4)
Royalties from Franchisees [Member] |  |
Receivables, gross | 11,645 | 3,845
Tax Client Receivables - RALs [Member] |  |
Receivables, gross | 2,412 | 21,646
Allowance for doubtful accounts |  | (12,191)
Other [Member] |  |
Receivables, gross | $ 131,096 | $ 120,080

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