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In addition, indicates that in the entity, in connection to being subject to regulation and oversight by governmental authorities, is exposed to potential losses arising from possible claims against the company's resources. Equity: Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract] Common stock ($1.00 par value; 100,000 shares authorized, 25,413 issued and 18,034 outstanding as of June 30, 2017; 25,413 shares authorized and issued and 18,774 outstanding as of December 31, 2016) Common Stock, Value, Issued Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital, Common Stock Retained earnings Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Treasury stock, at cost (7,379 shares as of June 30, 2017 and 6,639 shares as of December 31, 2016) Treasury Stock, Value Altisource equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent Non-controlling interests Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total equity Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Total liabilities and equity Liabilities and Equity Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table Text Block] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Table] Company [Axis] Company [Axis] Company Company [Domain] Company [Domain] [Domain] for Company Residential Altisource Residential Corporation [Member] Represents information pertaining to Altisource Residential Corporation, a separate publicly-traded company that resulted from the spin-off. Measurement Frequency [Axis] Measurement Frequency [Axis] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain] Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Fair Value, Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis, Unobservable Input Reconciliation [Line Items] Available-for-sale securities, number of shares Available-for-Sale Securities, Number of Shares Available-for-Sale Securities, Number of Shares Schedule of long-term debt Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block] Revenue [Abstract] Revenue [Abstract] Schedule of revenue Schedule of revenue [Table Text Block] [Table Text Block] for Schedule of Revenue [Table] Basis of Accounting and Presentation Basis of Accounting, Policy [Policy Text Block] Fair Value Measurements Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block] Recently Adopted Accounting Pronouncement New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block] Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Axis] Products and Services [Domain] Products and Services [Domain] REALServicing REALServicing [Member] REALServicing [Member] Type of revenue [Axis] Type of revenue [Axis] Type of revenue [Axis] Service Revenue ASPS [Domain] Service Revenue ASPS [Domain] Service Revenue ASPS Service revenue Sales Revenue, Services, Net [Member] HLSS HLSS [Member] HLSS [Member] Legal Entity [Axis] Legal Entity [Axis] Entity [Domain] Entity [Domain] NRZ NRZ [Member] NRZ [Member] Loss contingency, accrual, payment Loss Contingency Accrual, Payments Loss contingency, receivable, receipts Loss Contingency, Receivable, Proceeds Non-government sponsored enterprise servicing rights Non-government-sponsored enterprise servicing rights Percentage of non-government-sponsored enterprise servicing rights acquired. Revenues Approximate payments from NRZ to Ocwen to acquire MSRs (up to) Payments to Acquire Finance Receivables Escrow and Trust Balances Deposit Assets and Trust Account [Abstract] Amounts held in escrow and trust accounts Escrow Deposit and Trust Account Amounts held in escrow and trust accounts at various financial institutions. Receivables [Abstract] Schedule of accounts receivable, net Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block] Schedule of related party revenue as a percentage of segment and consolidated revenue Schedules of Concentration of Risk, by Risk Factor [Table Text Block] Other Liabilities Disclosure [Abstract] Deferred revenue Deferred Revenue Other non-current liabilities Other Sundry Liabilities, Noncurrent Total Schedule of accounts payable and accrued expenses Schedule of Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Schedule of other current liabilities Schedule of Accrued Liabilities [Table Text Block] Common stock, par value (in usd per share) Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, shares authorized (in shares) Common Stock, Shares Authorized Common stock, shares issued (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Issued Common stock, shares outstanding (in shares) Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding Treasury stock, shares (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment [Table] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain] Computer hardware and software Computer Equipment [Member] Office equipment and other Office Equipment [Member] Furniture and fixtures Furniture and Fixtures [Member] Leasehold improvements Leasehold Improvements [Member] PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items] Premises and equipment, gross Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment Total Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction Schedule of other non current liabilities Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Table Text Block] Document and Entity Information Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Central Index Key Document Type Document Type Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding (in shares) Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Treasury Stock (in shares) Entity Treasury Stocks Entity Treasury Stocks Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus OTHER ASSETS Other Assets Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Axis] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Share Repurchase Program [Domain] Share Repurchase Program, Current Share Repurchase Program, Current [Member] Represents details concerning the entity's current share repurchase program. Share Repurchase Programs Share Repurchase Programs [Member] Represents details concerning the entity's share repurchase programs. Award Type [Axis] Award Type [Axis] Equity Award [Domain] Equity Award [Domain] Employee and non employee stock option Employee and Non Employee Stock Option [Member] An arrangement whereby an employee or nonemployee is entitled to receive in the future, subject to vesting and other restrictions, a number of shares in the entity at a specified price, as defined in the agreement. Option Employee Stock Option [Member] Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Axis] Vesting [Domain] Vesting [Domain] Service-Based Vesting Based on Service [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based on length of service. Market-Based Vesting Based on Stock Price [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based on the stock price. Market-Based, ordinary performance Vesting Based on Stock Price Ordinary Performance [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based on the increase in the entity's stock price and classified as ordinary performance. Market-Based, extraordinary performance Vesting Based on Stock Price Extraordinary Performance [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based on the increase in the entity's stock price and classified as extraordinary performance. Performance-Based Performance-Based [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based upon the achievement of certain business unit specific financial measures. Performance-Based, Vesting Period One Performance-Based, Tranche One [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based upon the achievement of certain business unit specific financial measures, Tranche One. Performance-Based, Vesting Period Two Performance-Based, Tranche Two [Member] Represents a share based compensation award with vesting based upon the achievement of certain business unit specific financial measures, Tranche Two. Minimum Minimum [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Equity And Share-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items] Stock Repurchase Plan Treasury Stock [Abstract] Number of shares of common stock authorized to be purchased (in shares) Stock Repurchase Program, Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Percentage of outstanding shares authorized to be repurchased Stock Repurchase Program Percentage of Outstanding Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Represents the percentage of outstanding shares authorized to be repurchased under the stock repurchase plan. Minimum purchase price authorized (in usd per share) Stock Repurchase Program Minimum Cost Per Share Authorized for Repurchase The minimum cost per share authorized by the entity's board of directors for shares to be repurchased under the stock repurchase plan. Maximum purchase price authorized (in usd per share) Stock Repurchase Program Maximum Cost Per Share Authorized For Repurchase The maximum cost per share authorized by an entity's Board of Directors for shares to be repurchased under a stock repurchase plan. Period that shares may be repurchased, from the date of approval Stock Repurchase Program, Period in Force Number of shares of common stock purchased (in shares) Treasury Stock, Shares, Acquired Average purchase price per share (in usd per share) Treasury Stock Acquired, Average Cost Per Share Remaining number of shares available for repurchase under the plan (in shares) Stock Repurchase Program, Remaining Number of Shares Authorized to be Repurchased Capacity available to repurchase common stock under senior secured term loan (in dollars) Stock Repurchase Program Repurchase Capacity Amount Amount of capacity under debt agreement to repurchase common stock as of the balance sheet date. Share-Based Compensation Share-based Compensation [Abstract] Share-based compensation expense (in dollars) Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense Estimated unrecognized compensation costs (in dollars) Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Not yet Recognized, Stock Options Weighted average remaining requisite service period for stock options over which unrecognized compensation costs would be recognized Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition Share based compensation arrangement, estimated forfeiture rate Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Estimated Forfeiture Rate Represents the estimated forfeiture rate applied to determine the amount of compensation expense to be recognized for an equity-based award. Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period Expiration term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Expiration Period Outstanding (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number Allowable performance period before expiration date Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Allowable Performance Period Before Expiration Date Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-based Payment Award, Allowable Performance Period Before Expiration Date Expected option life (in years) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term Number of components of an award Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Number of Components of Award Represents the number of components of vesting of an award. Percentage of compounded annual gain of stock price over exercise price required for the award to vest Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Percentage of Compounded Annual Gain of Stock Price over Exercise Price Required for Award to Vest Represents the percentage of compounded annual gain of stock price over exercise price required for the award to vest. Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, award vesting rights, percentage Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage Attainment above threshold performance levels, vesting percentage Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Attainment Exceeds Target, Vesting, Percentage Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Attainment Exceeds Target, Vesting, Percentage Stock options granted (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Gross Weighted average exercise price of stock options granted (in usd per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted average fair value of stock options granted and total intrinsic value of stock options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract] Weighted average grant date fair value of stock options granted per share (in usd per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Intrinsic value of options exercised Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value Grant date fair value of stock options that vested Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value RSU [Abstract] RSU [Abstract] Schedule of Share-based compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock units activity [Table] Schedule of Share-based compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock units activity [Table] Schedule of Share-based compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock units activity [Table] Schedule of Share-based compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock units activity [Line Items] Schedule of Share-based compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock units activity [Line Items] [Line Items] for Schedule of Share-based compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock units activity [Table] Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, alternate award vesting period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Alternate Award Vesting Period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Alternate Award Vesting Period Share-based compensation arrangement by share-based payment award, equity instruments other than options, grants in period, weighted average grant date fair value Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Non-Option Equity Instruments, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested non-option equity-based awards issued during the period. 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Other Other Assets, Miscellaneous, Noncurrent Total FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS AND FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Schedule of prepaid expenses and other current assets Deferred Costs, Capitalized, Prepaid, and Other Assets Disclosure [Table Text Block] Schedule of other income (expense), net Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block] Gain on early extinguishment of debt Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt Expenses related to the purchase of available for sale securities Expenses related to the purchase of available for sale securities Expenses related to the purchase of equity securities investment classified as available for sale and reflected in the consolidated balance sheet at fair value. Interest income Interest Income, Other Other, net Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Other The net amount of other income and expense amounts, the components of which are not separately disclosed on the income statement, resulting from ancillary business-related activities (that is, excluding major activities considered part of the normal operations of the business) also known as other nonoperating income (expense) recognized for the period. Amounts exclude: (a) equity loss in affiliate, (b) interest expense, (c) interest income, and (d) change in fair value of put options. Total Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Axis] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Long-term Debt, Type [Domain] Senior secured term loan Senior Secured Term Loan [Member] Represents information pertaining to the senior secured term loan. 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Aggregate amount of each consecutive quarterly scheduled principal installment Debt Instrument Repayment Amount of Quarterly Scheduled Principal Installment Represents the aggregate amount of each quarterly scheduled principal installment of the loan. Leverage ratio to be maintained under the credit facility covenants Debt Instrument Covenant Leverage Ratio The leverage ratio required to be maintained under the credit facility covenants. Covenant threshold, leverage ratio Debt Instrument, Covenant Threshold, Leverage Ratio Debt Instrument, Covenant Threshold, Leverage Ratio Mandatory prepayments owed Debt Instrument, Mandatory Prepayments Owed Represents the amount of mandatory prepayments owed. Extinguishment of debt, amount Extinguishment of Debt, Amount Weighted average discount of par received on early extinguishment of debt Weighted average discount of par received on early extinguishment of debt Percentage discount of par received on early extinguishment of debt - the amount of the discount on the par value of our debt that we received as part of our early extinguishment of debt Reference rate Debt Instrument, Description of Variable Rate Basis Fixed interest rate base (as a percent) Debt Instrument Fixed Base Rate Represents the fixed rate used in the calculation of the base interest rate of the debt instrument. Interest rate margin (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate Interest rate at the end of the period (as a percent) Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage Number of days within which the entity fails to pay principal when due or interest or any other amount owing on any other obligation under the credit agreement, is considered as event of default Debt Instrument, Number of Days within which Entity Fails to Satisfy Obligations Considered as Event of Default Represents the number of days within which the entity fails to pay principal when due or interest or any other amount owing on any other obligation under the credit agreement, is considered as event of default. Amount of principal or interest if failed to pay considered as event of default Debt Instrument Amount of Principal or Interest if Failed to Pay Considered as Event of Default Represents the amount of principal or interest, if failed to pay, is considered as event of default under the credit agreement. Amount of debt which results in acceleration of debt if failed to pay considered as event of default Debt Instrument Amount of Debt which Results Acceleration of Debt if Failed to Pay Considered as Event of Default Represents the amount of debt which results in acceleration of debt, if failed to pay, is considered as event of default under the credit agreement. Amount of unbonded, undischarged or unstayed debt under entry by court of one or more judgments for certain period to determine as event of default Debt Instrument Amount of Unbonded undischarged or Unstayed Debt under Entry by Court of One or More Judgments for Certain Period to Determine Event of Default Represents the amount unbonded, undischarged or unstayed debt under entry by a court of one or more judgments for certain period to determine the event of default as per the credit agreement. Debt issuance costs, net Accumulated amortization Accumulated Amortization, Debt Issuance Costs Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract] AVAILABLE FOR SALE SECURITIES Schedule of Available-for-sale Securities Reconciliation [Table Text Block] COST OF REVENUE Cost of Revenue [Text Block] The entire disclosure of cost of goods produced and sold and services rendered. 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Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items] Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items] Assets, Fair Value Disclosure Assets, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure [Abstract] Acquisition contingent consideration Fair Value, Measurement with Unobservable Inputs Reconciliations, Recurring Basis, Liability Value Long-term debt, carrying amount Long-term debt, fair value Long-term Debt, Fair Value REVENUE Revenue [Text Block] Revenue [Text Block] Gross profit Income from operations Other income (expense), net: Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Interest expense Interest Expense Other income (expense), net Total other income (expense), net Income before income taxes and non-controlling interests Income tax provision Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Net income Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to non-controlling interests Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Net income attributable to Altisource Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Earnings per share: Basic (in usd per share) Earnings Per Share, Basic Diluted (in usd per share) Earnings Per Share, Diluted Weighted average shares outstanding: Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract] Basic (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Diluted (in shares) Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted Comprehensive income: Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract] Unrealized gain (loss) on securities, net of income tax (provision) benefit of $2,593, $3,249, $(2,132), $2,960 Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Unrealized Holding Gain (Loss) on Securities Arising During Period, Net of Tax Comprehensive income, net of tax Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to non-controlling interests Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest Comprehensive income attributable to Altisource Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent Net income attributable to Altisource Weighted average common shares outstanding, basic (in shares) Dilutive effect of stock options (in shares) Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Dilutive Effect of Share-based Payment Arrangements Weighted average common shares outstanding, diluted (in shares) Earnings per share: Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Abstract] Anti-Dilutive Securities Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earning Per Share [Abstract] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities [Axis] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain] Service Based Options Performance Based Options Shares Issuable upon Achievement of Certain Market and Performance Criteria [Member] Represents information pertaining to the shares issuable upon the achievement of certain market and performance criteria related to common stock price. Anti-dilutive securities Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items] Options excluded from the computation of diluted EPS (in shares) Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount Summary of allocation of purchase price Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block] PREMISES AND EQUIPMENT, NET Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET Financing Receivables [Text Block] ORGANIZATION AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Organization, Consolidation, Basis of Presentation, Business Description and Accounting Policies [Text Block] Schedule of revenue [Table] Schedule of revenue [Table] Schedule of Revenue [Table] Revenue Reimbursable expenses Reimbursable expenses [Domain] Reimbursable expenses Non-controlling interests Non-controlling interests [Domain] Non-controlling interests Schedule of revenue [Line Items] Schedule of revenue [Line Items] [Line Items] for Schedule of Revenue [Table] Compensation and benefits Labor and Related Expense Occupancy related costs Occupancy, Net Amortization of intangible assets Professional services Professional Fees Marketing costs Marketing Expense Depreciation and amortization Selling, General and Administrative Expense, Depreciation and Amortization Represents the depreciation and amortization of non-operating assets directly related to selling, general and administrative expense during the reporting period. Other Other Selling, General and Administrative Expense Total CUSTOMER CONCENTRATION Concentration Risk Disclosure [Text Block] Schedule of assumptions used to determine the fair value of options as of the grant date Schedule of Share-based Payment Award, Stock Options, Valuation Assumptions [Table Text Block] Summary of the weighted average fair value of stock options granted, the total intrinsic value of stock options exercised and the fair value of options vested Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Grant Date Intrinsic Value [Table Text Block] Summary of the activity of the entity's stock options Share-based Compensation, Stock Options, Activity [Table Text Block] Restricted stock and restricted stock units activity Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Restricted Stock and Restricted Stock Units Activity [Table Text Block] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table] Billed Accounts receivable, net Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items] Accounts receivable, gross Accounts Receivable, Gross, Current Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current Total Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Net income Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] Change in the fair value of acquisition related contingent consideration Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability Share-based compensation expense Share-based Compensation Bad debt expense Provision for Doubtful Accounts Gain on early extinguishment of debt Amortization of debt discount Amortization of Debt Discount (Premium) Amortization of debt issuance costs Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs Deferred income taxes Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Cash Flow Impact The amount of the current period cash flow impact of deferred income taxes. Loss on disposal of fixed assets Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment, Excluding Oil and Gas Property and Timber Property Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Accounts receivable Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Receivable Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Other assets Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities Other current and non-current liabilities Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Liabilities Net cash provided by operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Additions to premises and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchase of available for sale securities Change in restricted cash Increase (Decrease) in Restricted Cash Net cash used in investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities, Continuing Operations [Abstract] Repayment and repurchases of long-term debt Repayments of Long-term Debt, Long-term Capital Lease Obligations, and Capital Securities Proceeds from stock option exercises Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Purchase of treasury shares Payments for Repurchase of Common Stock Distributions to non-controlling interests Payments to Noncontrolling Interests Payment of tax withholding on issuance of restricted shares Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities Net cash used in financing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period Supplemental cash flow information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Interest paid Interest Paid Income taxes paid, net Income Taxes Paid, Net Non-cash investing and financing activities: Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] (Decrease) increase in payables for purchases of premises and equipment Change in Accounts Payable for Purchase of Premises and Equipment The increase or decrease in accounts payable related to the purchase of premises and equipment. Increase in payables for purchases of treasury shares Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable for Purchases of Treasury Shares The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable for treasury shares repurchased and the amount of obligations incurred but not paid. SEGMENT REPORTING Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block] Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Statement [Table] Statement [Table] Common stock Common Stock [Member] Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) Comprehensive Income [Member] Treasury stock, at cost Treasury Stock [Member] Non-controlling interests Noncontrolling Interest [Member] Statement [Line Items] Statement [Line Items] Increase (Decrease) in Equity Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward] Balance Balance (in shares) Shares, Issued Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax Distributions to non-controlling interest holders Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders Share-based compensation expense Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition Cumulative effect of an accounting change (Note 1) Exercise of stock options and issuance of restricted shares Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised Treasury shares withheld for the payment of tax on restricted share issuances Treasury shares withheld for the payment of tax on restricted share issuances Value of stock issued and withheld to satisfy employee tax obligations as a result of the issuance of vested restricted shares. Repurchase of shares Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method Balance Balance (in shares) Schedule of basic and diluted EPS calculation Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block] SELLING, GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES Selling, General and Administrative Expenses Disclosure [Text Block] The entire disclosure of costs related to selling products and services, as well as all other general and administrative expenses. Valuation Technique [Axis] Valuation Technique [Axis] Valuation Technique [Domain] Valuation Technique [Domain] Black Scholes Black Scholes Options Pricing Model [Member] Represents the information pertaining to Black-Scholes options pricing model, a valuation method used in the computation of fair value of service-based stock options. Binomial Binomial Lattice Model [Member] Represents the information pertaining to Binomial-lattice options pricing model, a valuation method used in the computation of fair value of market-based stock options. Summary of activity related to our stock Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward] Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in shares) Granted (in shares) Exercised (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period Forfeited (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period Outstanding at the end of the period (in shares) Exercisable at the end of the period (in shares) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Number Weighted average exercise price Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price [Abstract] Outstanding at the beginning of the period (in usd per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price Exercised (in usd per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Forfeited (in usd per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price Outstanding at the end of the period (in usd per share) Exercisable at the end of the period (in usd per share) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price Weighted average contractual term Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term [Abstract] Weighted average contractual term Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Exercisable at the end of the period Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate intrinsic value Share Based Compensation Arrangement by Share Based Payment Award Options Intrinsic Value [Abstract] Aggregate intrinsic value, beginning balance (in dollars) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value Aggregate intrinsic value, ending balance (in dollars) Exercisable at the end of the period (in dollars) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercisable, Intrinsic Value Risk-free interest rate (%) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate Expected stock price volatility (%) Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate Expected dividend yield Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate Fair value (in usd per share) Share Price Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Accrued expenses - general Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued salaries and benefits Employee-related Liabilities, Current Income taxes payable Accrued Income Taxes, Current Total OTHER NON-CURRENT LIABILITIES Other Liabilities Noncurrent [Text Block] Represents the disclosure pertaining to other non current liabilities.