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Revenue Recognition (Changes in Balances of Deferred Revenue and Wages) (Details) - POM - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2021 | Apr. 30, 2020
Deferred Revenue |  |
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of the year | $ 183,685 | $ 212,511
Amounts deferred | 115,114 | 95,032
Amounts recognized on previous deferrals | (114,928) | (123,858)
Balance, end of the year | 183,871 | 183,685
Deferred Wages |  |
Movement in Deferred Revenue [Roll Forward] |  |
Balance, beginning of the year | 21,618 | 27,306
Amounts deferred | 11,367 | 10,708
Amounts recognized on previous deferrals | (12,816) | (16,396)
Balance, end of the year | $ 20,169 | $ 21,618

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