Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Impairment

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The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method.

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Amount of write-down of assets recognized in the income statement. Includes, but is not limited to, losses from tangible assets, intangible assets and goodwill.

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Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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Amount before amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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Amount of increase (decrease) in carrying value of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life.

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A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.

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Amount of increase in assets, excluding financial assets, lacking physical substance with a definite life, from an acquisition.

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GOODWILL AND INTANGIBLE ASSETS Schedule of Intangible Asses (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2020	Mar. 31, 2019
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Balance as of September 30, 2019		$ 52,810	$ 70,719
Acquisitions during the period		33	78
Amortization during the period		(6,077)	(9,978)
Write-offs during the period		(313)
Balance as of March 31, 2020	$ 60,506	46,766	60,506
Gross carrying amount				$ 109,928	$ 109,859
Accumulated amortization				(52,255)	(38,446)
Accumulated impairment				(10,907)	(10,907)
Balance as of March 31, 2020	60,506	46,766	60,506	46,766	60,506
Asset impairment charges	0
Other Intangible Assets
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Balance as of September 30, 2019		6,817	7,980
Acquisitions during the period		33	78
Amortization during the period		(340)	(487)
Write-offs during the period		(313)
Balance as of March 31, 2020	7,258	6,510	7,258
Gross carrying amount				10,736	10,667
Accumulated amortization				(3,567)	(2,750)
Accumulated impairment				(659)	(659)
Balance as of March 31, 2020	7,258	6,510	7,258	6,510	7,258
Customer Relationships
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Balance as of September 30, 2019		33,207	48,455
Acquisitions during the period		0	0
Amortization during the period		(4,997)	(8,742)
Write-offs during the period		0
Balance as of March 31, 2020	39,713	28,210	39,713
Gross carrying amount				82,088	82,088
Accumulated amortization				(43,630)	(32,127)
Accumulated impairment				(10,248)	(10,248)
Balance as of March 31, 2020	39,713	28,210	39,713	28,210	39,713
Noncompete Agreements
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Balance as of September 30, 2019		827	1,297
Acquisitions during the period		0	0
Amortization during the period		(212)	(235)
Write-offs during the period		0
Balance as of March 31, 2020	1,062	615	1,062
Gross carrying amount				2,480	2,480
Accumulated amortization				(1,865)	(1,418)
Accumulated impairment				0	0
Balance as of March 31, 2020	1,062	615	1,062	615	1,062
Trademarks
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Balance as of September 30, 2019		11,959	12,987
Acquisitions during the period		0	0
Amortization during the period		(528)	(514)
Write-offs during the period		0
Balance as of March 31, 2020	12,473	11,431	12,473
Gross carrying amount				14,624	14,624
Accumulated amortization				(3,193)	(2,151)
Accumulated impairment				0	0
Balance as of March 31, 2020	$ 12,473	$ 11,431	$ 12,473	$ 11,431	$ 12,473
Minimum \| Refund Advantage Financial Services Inc \| Other Intangible Assets
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Useful life		3 years
Minimum \| Refund Advantage Financial Services Inc \| Customer Relationships
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Useful life		10 years
Minimum \| Refund Advantage Financial Services Inc \| Noncompete Agreements
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Useful life		3 years
Minimum \| Refund Advantage Financial Services Inc \| Trademarks
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Useful life		5 years
Maximum \| Refund Advantage Financial Services Inc \| Other Intangible Assets
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Useful life		20 years
Maximum \| Refund Advantage Financial Services Inc \| Customer Relationships
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Useful life		30 years
Maximum \| Refund Advantage Financial Services Inc \| Noncompete Agreements
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Useful life		5 years
Maximum \| Refund Advantage Financial Services Inc \| Trademarks
Finite-lived Intangible Assets [Roll Forward]
Useful life		15 years