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Document And Entity Information - shares	9 Months Ended
Document And Entity Information - shares	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 31, 2014
Document and Entity Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name	ICF International, Inc.
Document Type	10-Q
Current Fiscal Year End Date	--12-31
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding		19,398,743
Amendment Flag	false
Entity Central Index Key	0001362004
Entity Current Reporting Status	Yes
Entity Voluntary Filers	No
Entity Filer Category	Accelerated Filer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer	No
Document Period End Date	Sep. 30, 2014
Document Fiscal Year Focus	2014
Document Fiscal Period Focus	Q3

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Current Assets:
Cash	$ 7,509	$ 8,953
Contract receivables, net	248,154	205,062
Prepaid expenses and other	13,892	7,847
Income tax receivable	3,528	4,482
Total current assets	273,083	226,344
Total property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $54,774 and $49,229, as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	28,920	30,214
Other assets:
Goodwill	461,659	418,839
Other intangible assets, net	15,852	12,239
Restricted cash	1,548	1,864
Other assets	12,419	11,414
Total Assets	793,481	700,914
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable	44,729	45,544
Accrued salaries and benefits	44,017	45,994
Accrued expenses	40,445	32,256
Deferred revenue	20,471	20,282
Deferred income taxes	4,155	6,144
Total current liabilities	153,817	150,220
Long-term Liabilities:
Long-term debt	115,216	40,000
Deferred rent	14,805	12,912
Deferred income taxes	11,944	10,780
Other	9,027	12,911
Total Liabilities	304,809	226,823
Commitments and Contingencies
Stockholders’ Equity:
Preferred stock, par value $.001 per share; 5,000,000 shares authorized; none issued
Common stock, par value $.001 per share; 70,000,000 shares authorized; 21,019,032 and 20,617,270 issued; and 19,397,733 and 19,764,634 outstanding as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively	21	21
Additional paid-in capital	263,740	250,698
Retained earnings	277,174	245,907
Treasury stock	(50,378)	(21,545)
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,885)	(990)
Total Stockholders’ Equity	488,672	474,091
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity	$ 793,481	$ 700,914

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Current Period Unaudited) (Parentheticals) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Property and equipment, accumulated depreciation (in Dollars)	$ 54,774	$ 49,229
Preferred stock par value (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Preferred stock, shares authorized	5,000,000	5,000,000
Preferred stock, shares issued	0	0
Common stock, par value (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.001	$ 0.001
Common stock, shares authorized	70,000,000	70,000,000
Common stock, shares issued	21,019,032	20,617,270
Common stock, shares outstanding	19,397,733	19,764,634

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) - USD ($) shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Gross Revenue	$ 264,796	$ 244,055	$ 773,708	$ 719,544
Direct Costs	166,064	154,024	486,461	448,370
Operating costs and expenses:
Indirect and selling expenses	74,704	67,647	218,573	203,513
Depreciation and amortization	3,227	2,771	9,493	8,352
Amortization of intangible assets	2,273	2,459	6,429	7,211
Total operating costs and expenses	80,204	72,877	234,495	219,076
Operating income	18,528	17,154	52,752	52,098
Interest expense	(800)	(476)	(2,288)	(1,870)
Other (expense) income	(335)	140	(991)	209
Income before income taxes	17,393	16,818	49,473	50,437
Provision for income taxes	5,840	5,687	18,206	18,863
Net income	$ 11,553	$ 11,131	$ 31,267	$ 31,574
Earnings per Share:
Basic (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.59	$ 0.56	$ 1.59	$ 1.60
Diluted (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.59	$ 0.55	$ 1.56	$ 1.57
Weighted-average Shares:
Basic (in Shares)	19,450	19,802	19,682	19,685
Diluted (in Shares)	19,713	20,165	20,069	20,088
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$ (1,355)	$ 445	$ (895)	$ 3
Comprehensive income	$ 10,198	$ 11,576	$ 30,372	$ 31,577

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income	$ 31,267	$ 31,574
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Non-cash equity compensation	8,858	6,565
Depreciation and amortization	15,922	15,563
Other adjustments, net	(1,712)	2,816
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of the effect of acquisitions:
Contract receivables, net	(25,293)	(10,473)
Prepaid expenses and other assets	(6,378)	(5,349)
Accounts payable	(96)	(2,118)
Accrued salaries and benefits	(2,954)	(3,094)
Accrued expenses	4,170	4,871
Deferred revenue	(3,629)	(3,414)
Income tax receivable and payable	228	8,512
Other liabilities	(847)	1,229
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities	19,536	46,682
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Capital expenditures for property and equipment and capitalized software	(10,582)	(10,082)
Payments for business acquisitions, net of cash received	(59,537)	(4,763)
Net Cash Used in Investing Activities	(70,119)	(14,845)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Advances from working capital facilities	369,936	90,790
Payments on working capital facilities	(294,720)	(131,726)
Debt issue costs	(854)
Proceeds from exercise of options	1,569	2,360
Tax benefits of stock option exercises and award vesting	2,617	338
Net payments for stockholder issuances and buybacks	(28,835)	(2,465)
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities	49,713	(40,703)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash	(574)	147
Decrease in Cash	(1,444)	(8,719)
Cash, beginning of period	8,953	14,725
Cash, end of period	7,509	6,006
Cash paid during the period for:
Interest	2,109	1,881
Income taxes	$ 17,271	9,764
Non-cash investing and financing transactions:
Fair value of contingent consideration payable in connection with acquisition		$ 8,028

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Nature of Operations

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]

Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 1. Basis of Presentation and Nature of Operations

Interim Results

The unaudited consolidated financial statements included in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”). These rules and regulations permit some of the information and footnote disclosures normally included in financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) to be condensed or omitted. In management’s opinion, the unaudited consolidated financial statements contain all adjustments that are of a normal recurring nature, necessary for a fair presentation of the results of operations and financial position of ICF International, Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively, the “Company”) for the interim periods presented. The Company reports operating results and financial data in one operating and reportable segment. Operating results for the nine-month period ended September 30, 2014, are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the year ending December 31, 2014. Certain immaterial amounts in the 2013 consolidated financial statements have been reclassified to conform to current-year presentation. The Company believes the carrying values of cash and cash equivalents, accounts receivable, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other current liabilities approximate their estimated fair values at September 30, 2014, due to their short maturities. The Company recognizes activity related to its forward contract agreements and contingent consideration payable in connection with acquisitions at fair value as further described in Note 10. The Company believes the carrying value of the lines of credit payable approximate the estimated fair value for debt with similar terms, interest rates, and remaining maturities currently available to companies with similar credit ratings at September 30, 2014. These unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013, and the notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on February 28, 2014.

Nature of Operations

The Company provides management, technology, and policy professional services in the areas of energy, environment, and infrastructure; health, social programs, and consumer/financial; and public safety and defense. The Company’s major clients are U.S. federal government departments and agencies, most significantly the Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Department of State (“DOS”) and Department of Defense (“DoD”). The Company also serves U.S. state and local government departments and agencies; non-governmental organizations, international governments, and multilateral institutions; and commercial clients worldwide, such as airlines, airports, electric and gas utilities, financial institutions, health payer and provider organizations, law firms, multinational corporations, non-profit organizations, oil companies, and retail firms. The Company offers a full range of services to these clients, including strategy, analysis, program management, and information technology solutions that combine experienced professional staff, industry and institutional knowledge, and analytical methods.

The Company, incorporated in Delaware, is headquartered in Fairfax, Virginia. It maintains offices throughout the world, including over 55 offices in the U.S. and over 15 offices in key markets outside the U.S., including offices in Beijing, Hong Kong, New Delhi, Ottawa, Toronto, Brussels, London, and Rio de Janeiro.

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block]

Note 2. Summary of Significant Accounting Policies

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The Company performs its annual goodwill impairment review as of September 30 of each year. For the purposes of performing this review, the Company has concluded that it is one reporting unit. For the annual impairment review as of September 30, 2014, a two-step goodwill impairment test was performed which includes a comparison of the fair value of the reporting unit to the carrying value. If the estimated fair value of the reporting unit is less than the carrying value, a second calculation is required to measure the amount of goodwill impairment loss to be recognized for that reporting unit, if any.

The Company estimates the fair value of its one reporting unit using a market-based approach, which includes certain premiums. The Company conducts a market comparison in which it assesses implied control premiums paid in excess of market price in acquisitions of publicly-traded companies occurring within the past four years of its review. In its comparison, the Company takes into consideration the market, industry, geographic location, and other relevant information of such companies in order to identify companies similar to it. The implied control premiums for each of the acquisitions considered are calculated by comparing the enterprise values of the target companies one month prior to the transaction to their purchase prices on an enterprise value basis. Based on an analysis of the implied control premiums for the four-year period, the Company selects an appropriate control premium based on these factors and applies it to its implied enterprise value derived from the Company’s market capitalization as of the impairment test date. The Company views premiums paid in excess of market price to be derived from potential synergies and benefits gained as a result of the acquisition and, accordingly, the Company believes the inclusion of these premiums in its determination of fair value is appropriate.

Based upon management’s most recent review, the Company determined that the estimated fair value of the Company’s one reporting unit was not less than the carrying value and that no goodwill impairment charge was required as of September 30, 2014. Historically, the Company has recorded no goodwill impairment charges.

Other Comprehensive Income

Other comprehensive income represents foreign currency translation adjustments arising from the use of differing exchange rates from period to period. The financial positions and results of operations of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries are based on the local currency as the functional currency and are translated to U.S. dollars for financial reporting purposes. Assets and liabilities of the subsidiaries are translated at the exchange rate in effect at each period-end. Income statement accounts are translated at the average rate of exchange prevailing during the period. Translation adjustments are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in stockholders’ equity. The activity included in other comprehensive income (loss) related to foreign currency translation adjustments for each period reported is summarized below:

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013		2014			2013
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(1,355	)	$	445	$	(1,421	)	$	3
Realized losses reclassified into earnings⁽¹⁾		—			—		526			—
Other comprehensive (loss) income	$	(1,355	)	$	445	$	(895	)	$	3

(1)

For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, represents the reclassification of foreign currency translation adjustments from accumulated other comprehensive loss into earnings as a result of closing one of our international offices. Amount is included in the other (expense) income line item in the statements of comprehensive income.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

In May 2014, the FASB issued ASU 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) (the “ASU”). The ASU provides a single comprehensive revenue recognition framework and supersedes almost all existing revenue recognition guidance. Included in the new principles-based revenue recognition model are changes to the basis for deciding on the timing for revenue recognition. In addition, the standard expands and improves revenue disclosures. The ASU is effective for the Company in the first quarter of 2017 and can be adopted either retrospectively to each prior reporting period presented or as a cumulative effect adjustment as of the date of adoption. Early adoption of the ASU is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting the ASU.

Note 3 - Business Combinations

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Business Combinations [Abstract]

Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 3. Business Combinations

During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company acquired Mostra SA and CityTech, Inc. The Company is in the process of finalizing its valuation of the assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Based on the Company’s preliminary valuation, the Company recorded $42.7 million to goodwill resulting from both acquisitions. During the nine months ended September 30, 2013, the Company acquired Ecommerce Accelerator LLC.

Mostra SA (“Mostra”)
In February 2014, the Company completed its acquisition of Mostra, a strategic communications consulting company based in Brussels, Belgium. Mostra offers end-to-end, multichannel communications solutions to assist government and commercial clients, in particular the European Commission. The acquisition extends the Company’s strategic communications capabilities globally to complement its policy work and enhance its strategy of providing implementation services that leverage its advisory services. The purchase was immaterial to the Company’s financial statements taken as a whole.

CityTech, Inc. (“CityTech”)

In March 2014, the Company acquired CityTech, a Chicago-based digital interactive consultancy specializing in enterprise applications development, web experience management, mobile application development, cloud enablement, managed services, and customer experience management solutions. The acquisition adds expertise to the Company’s content management capabilities and complements its digital and interactive business. The purchase was immaterial to the Company’s financial statements taken as a whole.

Ecommerce Accelerator LLC (“ECA”)

In July 2013, the Company hired the staff of, and purchased certain assets and liabilities from, ECA, an e-commerce technology services firm based in New York, New York. The addition of ECA enhanced the Company’s multi-channel, end-to-end e-commerce solutions. The purchase was immaterial to the Company’s financial statements taken as a whole.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. The disclosure may include leverage buyout transactions (as applicable).

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Note 4 - Contract Receivables

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Receivables [Abstract]

Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 4. Contract Receivables

Contract receivables consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Billed	$	156,823		$	106,658
Unbilled		92,944			100,157
Allowance for doubtful accounts		(1,613	)		(1,753	)
Contract receivables, net	$	248,154		$	205,062

Contract receivables, net of the established allowance for doubtful accounts, are stated at amounts expected to be realized in future periods. Unbilled receivables result from revenue that has been earned in advance of billing. Unbilled receivables can be invoiced at contractually defined intervals or milestones, as well as upon completion of the contract or government audits. The Company anticipates that the majority of unbilled receivables will be substantially billed and collected within one year, and therefore, classifies them as current assets in accordance with industry practice.

The Company considers a number of factors in its estimate of allowance for doubtful accounts, including the customer’s financial condition, historical collection experience, and other factors that may bear on collectability of the receivables. The Company writes off contract receivables when such amounts are determined to be uncollectible. Losses have historically been within management’s expectations.

- Definition

The entire disclosure for claims held for amounts due a entity, excluding financing receivables. Examples include, but are not limited to, trade accounts receivables, notes receivables, loans receivables. Includes disclosure for allowance for credit losses.

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Note 5 - Intangible Assets

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]

Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 5. Intangible Assets

Intangible assets increased as of September 30, 2014 from December 31, 2013 due to the Mostra and CityTech acquisitions (see Note 3) and consisted of the following:

	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Customer-related intangibles	$	68,465		$	58,829
Developed technology		960			960
Marketing trade name		406			—
		69,831			59,789
Less: accumulated amortization		(53,979	)		(47,550	)
Total other intangible assets, net	$	15,852		$	12,239

Note 6 - Commitments and Contingencies

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]

Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 6. Commitments and Contingencies

Litigation and Claims

The Company is involved in various legal matters and proceedings arising in the ordinary course of business. While these matters and proceedings cause it to incur costs, including, but not limited to, attorneys’ fees, the Company currently believes that any ultimate liability arising out of these matters and proceedings will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows.

Road Home Contract

Although no legal proceeding has been commenced, the Company has received correspondence from the Office of Community Development of the State of Louisiana, claiming that the Company is responsible for the overpayment of Road Home program grant funds to some grant applicants. The State has also indicated that, as it continues to review homeowner grant calculations, it expects to assert additional demands in the future, increasing the aggregate claim amount. The total claim received by the Company to date is approximately $98.0 million. The Company believes this claim has no merit, intends to vigorously defend its position, and has therefore not recorded a liability as of September 30, 2014.

Note 7 - Long-Term Debt

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]

Long-term Debt [Text Block]

Note 7. Long-Term Debt

The Company entered into a Fourth Amended and Restated Business Loan and Security Agreement (the “Credit Facility”) on May 16, 2014 with a syndication of 11 commercial banks. The Credit Facility amends and restates the Third Amended and Restated Business Loan and Security Agreement entered into on March 14, 2012, as modified on May 29, 2012 and on July 31, 2013. The Company amended the Credit Facility to allow for borrowing in foreign currencies and to enter into local financial arrangements for its foreign subsidiaries. The Credit Facility continues to allow for borrowings of up to $500.0 million; however, it extends the term of the Credit Facility from March 14, 2017 to May 16, 2019 (five years from the closing date). The Credit Facility provides for borrowings of up to $400.0 million without a borrowing base requirement, taking into account financial, performance-based limitations. The Credit Facility also provides for an “accordion feature,” which permits additional revolving credit commitments of up to $100.0 million, subject to lenders’ approval. The Credit Facility provides for stand-by letters of credit aggregating up to $30.0 million that reduce the funds available under the revolving line of credit when issued. The Company incurred approximately $0.9 million in additional debt issuance costs during the nine months ended September 30, 2014 related to amending the Credit Facility, which are amortized over the term of the agreement. The Credit Facility is collateralized by substantially all of the assets of the Company and requires that the Company remain in compliance with certain financial and non-financial covenants. The financial covenants, as defined in the Credit Facility, require, among other things, that the Company maintain, on a consolidated basis for each quarter, a fixed charge coverage ratio of not less than 1.25 to 1.00 and a leverage ratio of not more than 3.75 to 1.00. As of September 30, 2014, the Company was in compliance with its covenants under the Credit Facility.

The Company has the ability to borrow funds under its Credit Facility at interest rates based on both LIBOR and prime rates, at its discretion, plus their applicable margins. Interest rates on debt outstanding ranged from 1.40% to 3.25% for the first nine months of 2014.

As of September 30, 2014, the Company had $115.2 million in long-term debt outstanding, $1.8 million in outstanding letters of credit, and available borrowing capacity of $283.0 million under the Credit Facility (excluding the accordion feature). Taking into account the financial, performance-based limitations, available borrowing capacity (excluding the accordion feature) was $264.5 million as of September 30, 2014.

Note 8 - Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]

Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]

Note 8. Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation

The Company recognized stock-based compensation expense of $2.7 million for each of the three months ended September 30, 2014, and September 30, 2013 and $9.3 million and $7.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, and September 30, 2013, respectively. Unrecognized compensation expense of $14.4 million as of September 30, 2014, related to unvested stock options and unsettled restricted stock units (“RSUs”), is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 2.4 years. The unrecognized compensation expense related to cash-settled RSUs (“CSRSUs”) totaled approximately $7.5 million at September 30, 2014 and is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 3.0 years. During the nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company granted approximately 0.3 million shares in the form of equity compensation, including stock options, and stock-settled RSUs, and granted approximately 0.2 million shares in the form of CSRSUs to its employees. As of September 30, 2014, the Company had approximately 1.8 million shares available for grant under its 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan, as amended. CSRSUs have no impact on the shares available for grant under the 2010 Omnibus Incentive Plan, and have no impact on the calculated shares used in earnings per share calculations.

Note 9 - Income Taxes

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]

Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 9. Income Taxes

The Company’s effective tax rate for the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014, was 33.6% and 36.8%, respectively.

The Company is subject to federal income taxes in the U.S. and various state and foreign jurisdictions. Tax statutes and regulations within each jurisdiction are subject to interpretation and require the application of significant judgment. The Company’s 2008 through 2013 tax years remain subject to examination by the Internal Revenue Service for U.S. federal tax purposes. In addition, certain significant state and foreign tax jurisdictions are either currently under examination or remain open under the statute of limitations and subject to examination for the tax years from 2008 to 2013.

The Company’s total liability for unrecognized tax benefits as of September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 was $0.7 million and $1.2 million, respectively. Included in the balance as of September 30, 2014 was $0.3 million of tax positions that, if recognized, would have a favorable impact on the Company’s effective tax rate. The Company believes it is reasonably possible that, during the next 12 months, the Company’s liability for uncertain tax benefits may decrease by approximately $0.2 million.

The Company reports penalties and interest related to unrecognized tax benefits in net income before tax. The Company has made no provision for deferred U.S. income taxes or additional foreign taxes on future unremitted earnings of its controlled foreign subsidiaries because the Company considers these earnings to be permanently invested.

Note 10 - Fair Value Measurement

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]

Fair Value, Measurement Inputs, Disclosure [Text Block]

Note 10. Fair Value Measurement

The Company performs fair value measurements in accordance with the guidance provided by ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements and Disclosures (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 defines fair value as the exchange price that would be received for an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.

ASC 820 establishes a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs used to measure fair value into three levels as follows:

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Level 1 – Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets.

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Level 2 – Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and model-derived valuations whose inputs are observable or whose significant value drivers are observable.

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Level 3 – Instruments whose significant value drivers are unobservable.

The fair value standards require an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs when measuring fair value. When a valuation includes inputs from multiple sources at various levels in the fair value hierarchy, the assets or liabilities are classified at the lowest level for which the input has a significant effect on the overall valuation.

At December 31, 2013, assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet consisted primarily of contingent consideration in connection with the Company’s acquisition of ECA in July 2013. In accordance with the purchase agreement for the ECA transaction, the Company was required to pay consideration in the event that ECA achieved certain specified earnings results during the three fiscal-year end periods post-acquisition, ending December 31, 2015. The fair value measurement of contingent consideration was $2.8 million at December 31, 2013. The fair value of the contingent liability was reduced to zero in the first quarter of 2014 and the change in the fair value measurement of $2.8 million was recorded as a reduction to indirect and selling expenses. The Company determined the fair value of contingent consideration using a discounted cash flow model which included a probability assessment of expected future cash flows related to ECA. The fair value measurement used significant inputs that are not observable in the market and thus, represented a Level 3 fair value measurement. As of September 30, 2014, the Company is no longer required to pay contingent consideration to ECA, as the parties mutually agreed to release the Company of this potential obligation.

In addition, the Company accounts for forward contract agreements in the consolidated balance sheets as either an asset or liability measured at fair value. The fair value of the hedges at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 and the changes in fair value for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and September 30, 2013 were immaterial.

Note 11 - Earnings Per Share

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Earnings Per Share [Text Block]

Note 11. Earnings Per Share

Basic earnings per share (“EPS”) is computed by dividing reported net income by the weighted-average number of shares outstanding. Diluted EPS considers the potential dilution that could occur if common stock equivalents were exercised or converted into stock. The difference between the basic and diluted weighted-average equivalent shares with respect to the Company’s EPS calculation is due entirely to the assumed exercise of stock options and the vesting of restricted stock and settlement of RSUs. The dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock and RSUs excludes shares that would be anti-dilutive to the calculation of EPS if included. For each of the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2014, approximately 0.2 million anti-dilutive weighted-average shares were excluded from the calculation of EPS. For the three-month and nine-month periods ended September 30, 2013, approximately 0.2 million and 0.3 million anti-dilutive weighted-average shares were excluded from the calculation of EPS, respectively.

The dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock, and RSUs for each period reported is summarized below:

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Net Income	$	11,553	$	11,131	$	31,267	$	31,574

Weighted-average number of basic shares outstanding during the period		19,450		19,802		19,682		19,685
Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock and RSUs		263		363		387		403
Weighted-average number of diluted shares outstanding during the period		19,713		20,165		20,069		20,088

Basic earnings per share	$	0.59	$	0.56	$	1.59	$	1.60
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.59	$	0.55	$	1.56	$	1.57

Note 12 - Subsequent Events

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Subsequent Events [Abstract]

Subsequent Events [Text Block]

Note 12. Subsequent Events

On November 5, 2014, the Company completed its acquisition of OCO Holdings, Inc. (“Olson”), a leading provider of marketing technology and digital services based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. As a result, Olson is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company. The acquisition expands the Company’s existing digital technology and strategic communications work and strengthens its ability to bring more integrated solutions to an expanded client base. The aggregate purchase price of approximately $295.0 million in cash was funded by the Company’s Credit Facility. The Company modified the Credit Facility on November 5, 2014 to increase the available commitments from $400.0 million to $500.0 million, giving effect to the $100.0 million available under the accordion feature, and to reinstate the available borrowing capacity under the accordion feature for an additional $100.0 million. Due to the limited time since the date of the acquisition, it is impracticable for the Company to make certain disclosures at this time regarding the business acquisition. The Company is in the process of determining the fair values of the net assets acquired and goodwill resulting from the acquisition.

Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Comprehensive Income, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Other Comprehensive Income

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013		2014			2013
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(1,355	)	$	445	$	(1,421	)	$	3
Realized losses reclassified into earnings⁽¹⁾		—			—		526			—
Other comprehensive (loss) income	$	(1,355	)	$	445	$	(895	)	$	3

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New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014			2013		2014			2013
Foreign currency translation adjustments	$	(1,355	)	$	445	$	(1,421	)	$	3
Realized losses reclassified into earnings⁽¹⁾		—			—		526			—
Other comprehensive (loss) income	$	(1,355	)	$	445	$	(895	)	$	3

Note 4 - Contract Receivables (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Receivables [Abstract]

Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]

	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Billed	$	156,823		$	106,658
Unbilled		92,944			100,157
Allowance for doubtful accounts		(1,613	)		(1,753	)
Contract receivables, net	$	248,154		$	205,062

Note 5 - Intangible Assets (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]

Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]

	September 30, 2014			December 31, 2013
Customer-related intangibles	$	68,465		$	58,829
Developed technology		960			960
Marketing trade name		406			—
		69,831			59,789
Less: accumulated amortization		(53,979	)		(47,550	)
Total other intangible assets, net	$	15,852		$	12,239

Note 11 - Earnings Per Share (Tables)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Earnings Per Share [Abstract]

Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]

	Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2014		2013		2014		2013
Net Income	$	11,553	$	11,131	$	31,267	$	31,574

Weighted-average number of basic shares outstanding during the period		19,450		19,802		19,682		19,685
Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock and RSUs		263		363		387		403
Weighted-average number of diluted shares outstanding during the period		19,713		20,165		20,069		20,088

Basic earnings per share	$	0.59	$	0.56	$	1.59	$	1.60
Diluted earnings per share	$	0.59	$	0.55	$	1.56	$	1.57

Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Nature of Operations (Details)	Sep. 30, 2014
Domestic [Member]
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Nature of Operations (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Offices	55
International [Member]
Note 1 - Basis of Presentation and Nature of Operations (Details) [Line Items]
Number of Offices	15

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Number of Reportable Segments	1

Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - Other Comprehensive Income Activity - USD ($)
$ in Thousands

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Other Comprehensive Income Activity [Abstract]

Foreign currency translation adjustments

$ (1,355)

$ 445

$ (1,421)

$ 3

Realized losses reclassified into earnings(1)

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526

Other comprehensive (loss) income

$ (1,355)

$ 445

$ (895)

$ 3

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Note 3 - Business Combinations (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Mostra and CityTech [Member]
Note 3 - Business Combinations (Details) [Line Items]
Goodwill	$ 42,700
Goodwill	$ 461,659	$ 418,839

Note 4 - Contract Receivables (Details)	9 Months Ended
Note 4 - Contract Receivables (Details)	Sep. 30, 2014
Receivables [Abstract]
Majority Of Unbilled Receivables Will Be Substantially Billed And Collected	1 year

Note 4 - Contract Receivables (Details) - Summary of Contract Receivables - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Summary of Contract Receivables [Abstract]
Billed	$ 156,823	$ 106,658
Unbilled	92,944	100,157
Allowance for doubtful accounts	(1,613)	(1,753)
Contract receivables, net	$ 248,154	$ 205,062

Note 5 - Intangible Assets (Details) - Other Intangible Assets - USD ($) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Customer-Related Intangible Assets [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, gross	$ 68,465	$ 58,829
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, gross	960	960
Trade Names [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Other intangible assets, gross	406
Other intangible assets, gross	69,831	59,789
Less: accumulated amortization	(53,979)	(47,550)
Total other intangible assets, net	$ 15,852	$ 12,239

Note 6 - Commitments and Contingencies (Details) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($)
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Community Development Related To Claim	$ 98.0

Note 7 - Long-Term Debt (Details) $ in Thousands	9 Months Ended
Note 7 - Long-Term Debt (Details) $ in Thousands	Sep. 30, 2014 USD ($)	May 16, 2014 USD ($)	Dec. 31, 2013 USD ($)
Previous Agreement [Member]
Note 7 - Long-Term Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date	Mar. 14, 2017
Amended Agreement [Member]
Note 7 - Long-Term Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Expiration Date	May 16, 2019
Letter of Credit [Member]
Note 7 - Long-Term Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 30,000
Minimum [Member]
Note 7 - Long-Term Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility, Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, Covenant	1.25
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period	1.40%
Maximum [Member]
Note 7 - Long-Term Debt (Details) [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility, Leverage Ratio Covenant	3.75
Line of Credit Facility, Interest Rate During Period	3.25%
Credit Facility Syndication Number Of Commercial Banks		11
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity		$ 500,000
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Without Borrowing Base Requirement	$ 400,000	400,000
Line of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature, Additional Revolving Credit Commitments Under Existing Loan Facility		$ 100,000
Debt Issuance Cost	900
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities	115,216		$ 40,000
Letters of Credit Outstanding, Amount	1,800
Line of Credit Facility, Remaining Borrowing Capacity	283,000
Line of Credit Facility, Current Borrowing Capacity	$ 264,500

Note 8 - Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (Details) - USD ($) shares in Millions, $ in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Options, Restricted Stock and RSUs [Member]
Note 8 - Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized	$ 14.4		$ 14.4
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition			2 years 146 days
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Shares Issued in Period (in Shares)			0.3
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant (in Shares)	1.8		1.8
Cash Settled RSUs [Member]
Note 8 - Accounting for Stock-Based Compensation (Details) [Line Items]
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition			3 years
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Share-based Awards Other than Options	$ 7.5		$ 7.5
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period (in Shares)			0.2
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense	$ 2.7	$ 2.7	$ 9.3	$ 7.4

Note 9 - Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended	9 Months Ended
Note 9 - Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
Note 9 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Open Tax Year Subject To Examination		2008 through 2013
State and Foreign Jurisdictions [Member]
Note 9 - Income Taxes (Details) [Line Items]
Open Tax Year Subject To Examination		2008 to 2013
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent	33.60%	36.80%
Unrecognized Tax Benefits	$ 0.7	$ 0.7	$ 1.2
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate	0.3	0.3
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit	$ (0.2)	$ (0.2)

Note 10 - Fair Value Measurement (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Disclosure Text Block [Abstract]
Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure, Recurring	$ 0.0	$ 2.8
Liabilities, Fair Value Adjustment	$ (2.8)

Note 11 - Earnings Per Share (Details) - shares shares in Millions	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3

Note 11 - Earnings Per Share (Details) - Dilutive Effect of Stock Options and Awards - USD ($) $ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Dilutive Effect of Stock Options and Awards [Abstract]
Net Income (in Dollars)	$ 11,553	$ 11,131	$ 31,267	$ 31,574
Weighted-average number of basic shares outstanding during the period	19,450	19,802	19,682	19,685
Dilutive effect of stock options, restricted stock and RSUs	263	363	387	403
Weighted-average number of diluted shares outstanding during the period	19,713	20,165	20,069	20,088
Basic earnings per share (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.59	$ 0.56	$ 1.59	$ 1.60
Diluted earnings per share (in Dollars per share)	$ 0.59	$ 0.55	$ 1.56	$ 1.57

- Definition

The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period.

+ References + Details

- Definition

The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent.

+ References + Details

Note 12 - Subsequent Events (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 05, 2014	Sep. 30, 2014	May 16, 2014
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Accordion Feature [Member]
Note 12 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]
Line of Credit Facility, Increase (Decrease), Net	$ 100.0
Subsequent Event [Member] \| Olson [Member]
Note 12 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross	295.0
Subsequent Event [Member]
Note 12 - Subsequent Events (Details) [Line Items]
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Without Borrowing Base Requirement	500.0
Line of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature, Additional Revolving Credit Commitments Under Existing Loan Facility	$ 100.0
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Without Borrowing Base Requirement		$ 400.0	$ 400.0
Line of Credit Facility, Accordion Feature, Additional Revolving Credit Commitments Under Existing Loan Facility			$ 100.0