Discontinued — last reported Q3 '20

Current Assets

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Assets
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ3 2020

How to read this metric

An increasing allowance relative to receivables may signal deteriorating customer credit quality or economic headwinds.

Detailed definition

This is a contra-asset account representing the estimated portion of accounts receivable that the company does not expec...

Peer comparison

Standard across all industries that sell on credit; peer comparison is essential for assessing industry-specific credit risk.

Metric ID: allowance_for_doubtful_accounts

Frequently Asked Questions

What does allowance for doubtful accounts mean?
The estimated amount of customer debt that the company expects will not be paid.