Property and equipment are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is computed using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the various classes of assets, as follows:
Leasehold improvementsShorter of remaining life of lease, including option to renew that is expected to be exercised, or useful life of improvement.
Computers and software5 years
Servers and networking equipment4 years
Vehicles5 years
The Company’s property and equipment at December 31, 2024 and 2023 consisted of the following:
December 31,
20242023
(in thousands)
Computer software$5,944 $5,547 
Equipment512 545 
Buildings and improvements198 167 
Leasehold improvements212 186 
Furniture and fixtures139 156 
Total property and equipment7,005 6,601 
Less accumulated depreciation(6,140)(6,010)
Total property and equipment, net$865 $591 
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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.