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Note 3 - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts for Trade Accounts Receivable
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2023
Notes to Financial Statements  
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts for Trade Accounts Receivable Disclosure [Text Block]

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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts for Trade Accounts Receivable

 

A summary of changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts for trade accounts receivable for the six months ended April 30, 2023 and 2022 follows:

 

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

April 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

 

Balance at beginning of period

  $ 69,643     $ 61,527  

Bad debt expense

    14,959       18,038  

Balance at end of period

  $ 84,602     $ 79,565