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Useful life of finite-lived intangible assets, in 'PnYnMnDTnHnMnS' format, for example, 'P1Y5M13D' represents the reported fact of one year, five months, and thirteen days.

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Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized.

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	Dec. 31, 2014 item	Dec. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012	Jan. 01, 2013
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Revenue Recognition
Amount charged from trustee clients for support services	0
Number of components of monthly deposit fees	2epiq_ComponentsOfMonthlyFeesNumber
Depreciation and Software and Leasehold Amortization
Depreciation, Internally Developed Software, Amortization and Leasehold Amortization	36,042,000	30,971,000	27,399,000
Foreign Currency Translation
Cumulative translation adjustments included in accumulated other comprehensive loss	$ 3,000,000	$ 500,000	$ 1,400,000
Minimum
Intangible Assets
Useful lives of intangible assets	5 years
Maximum
Intangible Assets
Useful lives of intangible assets	10 years