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SCHEDULE II VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 28, 2018 | Apr. 29, 2017 | Apr. 30, 2016
Allowance for doubtful accounts, deducted from accounts receivable |  |  |
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Year | $ 2,563 | $ 3,145 | $ 4,622
Charged/(Credited) to Costs and Expenses | 261 | (278) | (664)
Deductions | (868) | (304) | (813)
Balance at End of Year | 1,956 | 2,563 | 3,145
Allowance for deferred tax assets |  |  |
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves |  |  |
Balance at Beginning of Year | 1,786 | 3,625 | 4,322
Charged/(Credited) to Other Accounts | (299) | (562) | (358)
Deductions | (263) | (1,277) | (339)
Balance at End of Year | $ 1,224 | $ 1,786 | $ 3,625

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