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Accounting for the Costs of Computer Software Developed for Internal Use (Detail Textuals) (USD $) | 12 Months Ended
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Apr. 30, 2014 | Apr. 30, 2013 | Apr. 30, 2012
Internal Use Software [Abstract] |  |  |
Capitalized cost of development of software for internal use | $ 2,481,000 | $ 2,457,000 |
Development costs for the digital production software project | 2,416,000 | 2,326,000 |
Development costs related to a new fulfillment system | 65,000 | 131,000 |
Internal costs to develop software | 1,595,000 | 1,663,000 |
Third party programmers' costs | 886,000 | 794,000 |
Expected useful life of the asset | 5 years |  |
Amortization expense | $ 1,812,000 | $ 1,295,000 | $ 446,000

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