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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Schedule of Cash and Cash Equivalents (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Apr. 30, 2020 | Apr. 30, 2019
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Cash and cash equivalents | $ 10,002 | $ 16,660
Checking and Savings Accounts [Member] |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | 1,551 | 860
Money Market Account [Member] |  |
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 8,451 | $ 15,800

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