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SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND RECENT ACCOUNITNG PRONOUNCEMENTS Balance Sheet Adjustments, Adoption of ASU 2016-09 (Details) - Accounting Standards Update 2016-09 $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2017 USD ($)
Retained Earnings |
Schedule of Retained Earnings and Deferred Tax Asset Adjustments [Line Items] |
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification | $ 7.5
Deferred Tax Asset |
Schedule of Retained Earnings and Deferred Tax Asset Adjustments [Line Items] |
New Accounting Pronouncement or Change in Accounting Principle, Effect of Adoption, Quantification | $ 7.5

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