Computer Software

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Computer software as of December 31, 2014 and 2013 consists of the following (in millions):



	2014			2013
Software from business acquisitions	$	519.2		$	535.6
Capitalized software development costs	953.1			847.6
Purchased software	120.3			174.3
Computer software	1,592.6			1,557.5
Accumulated amortization	(699.2		)	(701.0		)
Computer software, net of accumulated amortization	$	893.4		$	856.5

Amortization expense for computer software was $209.7 million, $195.8 million and $195.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012, respectively. Included in discontinued operations in the Consolidated Statements of Earnings was amortization expense on computer software of $3.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2012. There was no amortization expense in discontinued operations for 2014 and 2013.

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The entire disclosure for research, development, and computer software activities, including contracts and arrangements to be performed for others and with federal government. Includes costs incurred (1) in a planned search or critical investigation aimed at discovery of new knowledge with the hope that such knowledge will be useful in developing a new product or service, a new process or technique, or in bringing about a significant improvement to an existing product or process; or (2) to translate research findings or other knowledge into a plan or design for a new product or process or for a significant improvement to an existing product or process whether intended for sale or the entity's use, during the reporting period charged to research and development projects, including the costs of developing computer software up to the point in time of achieving technological feasibility and in-process research and development acquired in a business combination consummated during the period.

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