INCOME TAXES (Schedule of Unrecognized Tax Benefits) (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2017 |
Dec. 31, 2016 |
Dec. 31, 2015 |
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| Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward] | |||
| Balance at January 1 | $ 15,117 | $ 14,022 | $ 12,619 |
| Increase for current year positions | 807 | 0 | 1,606 |
| Increase for prior year positions | 15,498 | 1,978 | 274 |
| Decrease for prior year positions | 0 | (3) | 0 |
| Interest and penalties for prior years | 2,745 | 546 | 525 |
| Expiration of applicable statute of limitations | (1,233) | 0 | 0 |
| Settlements for prior year positions | (2,033) | (1,188) | (852) |
| Foreign exchange | (271) | (238) | (150) |
| Balance at December 31 | 30,630 | $ 15,117 | $ 14,022 |
| Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate | 16,800 | ||
| Unrecognized Tax Benefits That Would Not Impact Effective Tax Rate | $ 13,800 | ||
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- Definition The total of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would not affect the effective tax rate as it is offset by deferred tax assets. No definition available.
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- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. No definition available.
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- Definition Amount of unrecognized tax benefits. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from foreign currency translation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from settlements with taxing authorities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of expense for interest on an underpayment of income taxes and penalties related to a tax position claimed or expected to be claimed in the tax return. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions that have been or will be taken in current period tax return. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of increase in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from tax positions taken in prior period tax returns. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount of decrease in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from lapses of applicable statutes of limitations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition The total amount of unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would affect the effective tax rate. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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