Capitalized Software, Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Capitalized Software, Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements [Abstract]

Capitalized Software, Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements

6.    Capitalized Software, Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements

Capitalized software development costs, furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization, are comprised of the following:

	As of December 31,
	2011			2010
	(In thousands)
Software development costs	$	24,440		$	21,195
Computer hardware and related software		11,126			13,534
Office hardware		1,832			1,630
Furniture and fixtures		1,446			1,449
Leasehold improvements		4,667			4,582
Computer hardware under capital lease		1,419			1,419
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(30,470	)		(31,264	)
Total capitalized software, furniture, equipment and leasehold improvements, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization	$	14,460		$	12,545

During the years ended December 31, 2011, 2010 and 2009, software development costs totaling $4.1 million, $1.9 million and $1.9 million, respectively, were capitalized. Non-capitalized software costs and routine maintenance costs are expensed as incurred and are included in employee compensation and benefits and professional and consulting fees in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.