Capitalized Software, Furniture, Equipment and Leasehold Improvements

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2017

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,
	2017			2016
	(In thousands)
Software development costs	$	86,129		$	71,551
Computer hardware and related software		35,945			20,152
Office hardware		4,575			4,228
Furniture and fixtures		2,347			2,001
Leasehold improvements		11,016			8,351
		140,012			106,283
Accumulated depreciation and amortization		(101,464	)		(75,179	)
Total	$	38,548		$	31,104

During the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, software development costs totaling $13.9 million and $12.3 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.