GOODWILL

The Company performed its assessment of goodwill and determined there was no impairment as of December 31, 2014 and 2013.

The accumulated amortization for goodwill was $8,065,000 at December 31, 2014 and 2013. Changes in the carrying value of goodwill were as follows (in thousands):



December 31, 2014
Balance, beginning of year	$	251,241
Acquisitions (Note 4)	29,869
Foreign currency adjustments	(4,305		)
Other adjustments	77
Balance, end of year	$	276,882

December 31, 2013
Balance, beginning of year	$	166,386
Acquisitions (Note 4)	84,541
Foreign currency adjustments	(73		)
Other adjustments	387
Balance, end of year	$	251,241