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Revenue Recognition - Reserves for Variable Consideration and Credit Risk (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
	Jun. 29, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 29, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Adjustments to reserves for variable consideration and credit risk	$ 2,725	$ 1,998	$ 4,158	$ 3,446
Reimbursable expenses	12,178	12,087	25,013	23,315
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Bad debt expense	$ 48	$ 800	$ 31	$ 1,072

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For an unclassified balance sheet, a valuation allowance for receivables and unbilled services that are due to a company that are expected to be uncollectible.

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Amount of reimbursable expenses, which include expenses for travel and other out-of-pocket expenses, outside consultants, and other reimbursable expenses. Revenues include reimbursable expenses.

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Amount of direct write-downs of accounts receivable charged against the allowance.

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-Publisher FASB
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-Topic 310
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