Capitalized Software, Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2016

Property Plant And Equipment [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,
		2016			2015
	(In thousands)
Software development costs	$	71,551		$	60,724
Computer hardware and related software		20,152			26,328
Office hardware		4,228			3,414
Furniture and fixtures		2,001			1,955
Leasehold improvements		8,351			8,457
		106,283			100,878
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(75,179	)		(69,981	)
Total	$	31,104		$	30,897

During the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015, software development costs totaling $12.3 million and $10.6 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.