The changes in the carrying amounts of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, were as follows (in thousands).

 
2015
 
2014
Beginning balance
$
53,014

 
$
52,345

Adjustment to IFES goodwill

 
308

Goodwill arising from business combinations (Note 3)
41,093

 
379

Currency translation and other adjustments
(311
)
 
(18
)
Ending balance
$
93,796

 
$
53,014