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5. INCOME TAXES (Details) - USD ($) | 9 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015 | Mar. 31, 2016
Unrecognized tax benefits, current | $ 0 |  | $ 0
Unrecognized tax benefits, noncurrent | 242,000 |  | 116,000
Deferred tax assets unrecognized tax benefit | 2,200,000 |  |
Possible reduction in uncertain tax benefits | 307,000 |  |
Net deferred tax assets | 8,200,000 |  | $ 6,400,000
Prepaid tax asset | $ 637,000 |  |
Effective annual income tax rate (as a percentage) | 7.40% | 9.60% |
MikaMonu |  |  |
Net deferred tax liability |  | $ 821,000 |

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