Capitalized software

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2013

Capitalized software

Capitalized software

9. Capitalized software

        Capitalized software consists of the following (in thousands):

	As of September 30,
	2013			2012
Capitalized software	$	64,189		$	46,767
Less: Accumulated amortization		(23,733	)		(19,377	)
Total Software development costs, net	$	40,456		$	27,390

        Capitalized software amortization expense for the years ended September 30, 2013, 2012 and 2011 was $4.6 million, $4.9 million and $5.5 million, respectively.