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ACCRUED EMPLOYEE BONUS | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2018
Accrued Employee Compensation And Benefits Disclosure Abstract |
ACCRUED EMPLOYEE BONUS | ACCRUED EMPLOYEE BONUS Other current liabilities at March 31, 2018 and 2017 include accruals for year-end bonuses and related payroll taxes of $35,803 and $28,234, respectively, related to the Company’s employees worldwide. The payment of bonuses is discretionary and subject to approval by the Board of Directors. A majority of annual bonuses are paid in December, resulting in an increasing bonus accrual during the Company’s fiscal year.

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