ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND SIGNIFICANT CLIENTS

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND SIGNIFICANT CLIENTS [Abstract]

ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND SIGNIFICANT CLIENTS

(4)ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE AND SIGNIFICANT CLIENTS

Accounts receivable, net in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets consists of the following (in thousands):

		December 31,
		2014		2013
Accounts receivable		$	279,857	$	239,914
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts			(3,425)		(3,815)
	Accounts receivable, net	$	276,432	$	236,099

Activity in the Company's Allowance for doubtful accounts consists of the following (in thousands):

		December 31,
		2014		2013		2012
Balance, beginning of year		$	3,815	$	3,635	$	3,559
	Provision for doubtful accounts		633		695		368
	Uncollectible receivables written-off		(681)		(315)		(209)
	Effect of foreign currency		(342)		(200)		(83)
Balance, end of year		$	3,425	$	3,815	$	3,635

Significant Clients

The Company had one client that contributed in excess of 10% of total revenue in the years ended December 31, 2014, 2013 and 2012. This client operates in the communications industry and is included in the Customer Management Services segment. The revenue from this client as a percentage of total revenue was as follows:

	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Telecommunications client		11%		12%		10%

Accounts receivable from this client was as follows (in thousands):
	Year Ended December 31,
	2014		2013		2012
Telecommunications client	$	38,400	$	24,120	$	25,471

The loss of one or more of its significant clients could have a material adverse effect on the Company's business, operating results, or financial condition. The Company does not require collateral from its clients. To limit the Company's credit risk, management performs periodic credit evaluations of its clients and maintains allowances for uncollectible accounts and may require pre-payment for services. Although the Company is impacted by economic conditions in various industry segments, management does not believe significant credit risk exists as of December 31, 2014.