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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING AND BUSINESS POLICIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2019
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Changes in Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts Receivables
Changes in this allowance for 2019, 2018 and 2017 were as follows (in thousands):
 
Years Ended December 31,
 
 
2019
 
2018
 
2017
 
Balance at beginning of year
10,126

 
9,015

 
8,160

 
Charged to costs and expenses
139

 
2,368

 
3,367

 
Charged to other accounts
79

(3) 
(86
)
(2) 
22

(3) 
Deductions
(1,415
)
(1) 
(1,171
)
(1) 
(2,534
)
(1) 
Balance at end of year
$
8,929

 
$
10,126

 
$
9,015

 
(1) Uncollectible accounts written off, net of recoveries
(2) Includes allowance for doubtful accounts from acquisitions and divestiture
(3) Primarily due to translation adjustments

Schedule of Principal Estimated Useful Lives of Property and Equipment
The principal estimated useful lives used in determining depreciation are as follows:
Buildings
20-39 years
Building improvements
10-20 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment
3-20 years
Leasehold improvements
Shorter of estimated useful life or related lease term