Capitalized Internal-Use Software (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2020	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Capitalized internal-use software and accumulated amortization
Capitalized internal-use software	$ 119,178	$ 90,991
Accumulated amortization	(82,677)	(63,505)
Capitalized internal-use software, net	36,501	27,486
Cost of revenue - recurring
Capitalized internal-use software and accumulated amortization
Amortization of capitalized internal-use software	$ 19,261	$ 16,921	$ 14,315

For each balance sheet presented, the amount of accumulated amortization for capitalized computer software costs.

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