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Goodwill And Intangible Assets (Schedule Of Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified | Apr. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012
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Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | $ 464,153 | $ 466,986
Accumulated Amortization | (179,714) | (190,322)
Net | 284,439 | 276,664
Tax Services |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 91,745 | 104,685
Accumulated Amortization | (72,764) | (92,472)
Net | 18,981 | 12,213
Tax Services | Reacquired Franchise Rights |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 214,330 | 214,330
Accumulated Amortization | (18,204) | (14,083)
Net | 196,126 | 200,247
Tax Services | Customer Relationships |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 100,719 | 90,433
Accumulated Amortization | (48,733) | (46,504)
Net | 51,986 | 43,929
Tax Services | Noncompete Agreements |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 23,058 | 22,337
Accumulated Amortization | (21,728) | (21,425)
Net | 1,330 | 912
Tax Services | Franchise Agreements |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 19,201 | 19,201
Accumulated Amortization | (5,654) | (4,373)
Net | 13,547 | 14,828
Tax Services | Purchased Technology |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 14,800 | 14,700
Accumulated Amortization | (12,331) | (10,665)
Net | 2,469 | 4,035
Tax Services | Trade Name |  |
Goodwill and Intangible Assets [Line Items] |  |
Gross Carrying Amount | 300 | 1,300
Accumulated Amortization | (300) | (800)
Net | $ 0 | $ 500

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