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ACCRUED EMPLOYEE BONUS (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016
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Accrued Employee Compensation And Benefits Disclosure Abstract |  |
Accruals for year-end bonuses and related payroll taxes included in other current liabilities | $ 74,816 | $ 69,433

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