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Capitalized software

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2015

Capitalized software

Capitalized software

9. Capitalized software

        Capitalized software consists of the following (in thousands):

		As of September 30,
		2015			2014
Capitalized software		$	73,584		$	72,758
Less: Accumulated amortization			(41,101	)		(33,024	)
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Total Software development costs, net		$	32,483		$	39,734
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        Capitalized software amortization expense for the years ended September 30, 2015, 2014 and 2013 was $9.9 million, $9.9 million and $4.6 million, respectively.

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