Property, equipment and capitalized software, net consists of the following:
December 31,
20242023
(In thousands)
Capitalized software development costs$88,302 $78,389 
Computer and equipment68,303 61,529 
Software3,137 3,221 
Leasehold improvements3,036 3,300 
Furniture and fixtures978 1,098 
Property, equipment and capitalized software, gross163,756 147,537 
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization(118,506)(105,076)
Total property, equipment and capitalized software, net$45,250 $42,461 

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.