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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2013
Estimated Useful Life of Property Plant and Equipment |
Office and miscellaneous equipment: | 3 - 5 years
Leasehold improvements: | 8 - 12 years
Rollforward Analysis of the Allowance Against the Partner Accounts Receivable Balance |
Description |  | Balance at Beginning of Period |  |  | Charged to Costs and Expenses |  |  | Balance at End of Period |
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Year Ended December 31, 2013 |  |  | (6,069 | ) |  |  | (1,562 | ) |  |  | (7,631 | )
Year Ended December 31, 2012 |  |  | (4,448 | ) |  |  | (1,621 | ) |  |  | (6,069 | )

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