The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

+ References+ Details

Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

+ References+ Details

- Definition

Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

+ References+ Details

Office Equipment and Leasehold Improvements (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Office Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
Total	$ 11,080		$ 11,080		$ 10,677
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization	(4,916)		(4,916)		(3,942)
Total office equipment and leasehold improvements, net	6,164		6,164		6,735
Depreciation and amortization expense	500	500	971	961
Communications and data processing equipment
Office Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
Total	5,149		5,149		4,968
Furniture and fixtures
Office Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
Total	3,288		3,288		3,251
Leasehold improvements
Office Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
Total	1,793		1,793		1,766
Software
Office Equipment and Leasehold Improvements
Total	$ 850		$ 850		$ 692