We carry property and equipment at cost less accumulated depreciation and calculate depreciation using the straight-line method over our assets’ estimated useful lives, which are generally:
Property and EquipmentUseful Life
Computer and network equipment3 years
Furniture and fixtures4 years
Leasehold improvements
Lesser of 10 years or remaining lease term
Property and equipment, net consists of the following (in thousands):
December 31,
20252024
Leasehold improvements$95,309 $78,136 
Furniture and fixtures23,752 22,630 
Computer and network equipment33,092 31,407 
Total property and equipment152,153 132,173 
Less: accumulated depreciation (105,512)(89,746)
Construction in progress19,810 3,197 
Property and equipment, net$66,451 $45,624 

About PP&E Disclosures

The PP&E disclosure details a company's physical asset base — land, buildings, machinery, and equipment — along with the depreciation methods and useful life assumptions that determine how these costs flow through the income statement. Capitalization policy thresholds reveal management's judgment on the boundary between expense and asset, directly affecting both reported earnings and asset values.

Key signals: changes in estimated useful lives or depreciation methods can materially shift reported earnings without any operational change. Compare capital expenditures against depreciation expense — when capex consistently trails depreciation, the asset base may be aging and underinvested. Watch for large asset impairments or write-downs that signal overvalued carrying amounts. Asset retirement obligations reveal future environmental or decommissioning costs that are often underappreciated. Compare PP&E intensity (PP&E-to-revenue) against industry peers to assess capital efficiency and competitive positioning.