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Accounts Receivable

12 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Accounts Receivable [Abstract]

Accounts Receivable

5. Accounts Receivable

Accounts receivable at March 31, 2012 and 2011 consisted of the following (in thousands):

		March 31,
		2012			2011
Accounts receivable (billed)	$	16,240		$	10,938
Accounts receivable (unbilled)		2,811			5,004
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts		(52	)		(683	)
Accounts receivable, net	$	18,999		$	15,259

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