Annual report pursuant to Section 13 and 15(d)

Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

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Summary Of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Accounts Receivable, Net
The balance of accounts receivable, net of allowances, is as follows (in thousands):
 
 
December 31,
 
 
2016
 
2015
Flexpay and other customer-related
 
$
281,780

 
$
260,197

Credit card companies
 
27,101

 
19,248

Other
 
26,124

 
27,130

Accounts receivable, net
 
$
335,005

 
$
306,575

 
 
 
 
 
Schedule Of Property And Equipment
Depreciation is recorded on a straight-line basis to allocate the cost of depreciable assets to operations over the shorter of the estimated service life or lease period. 
Asset Category
Depreciation Period
Computer and broadcast equipment and capitalized software
3 to 20 Years
Buildings, leasehold improvements and land improvements
3 to 40 Years
Furniture and other equipment
2 to 30 Years