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Accounts Receivable
9 Months Ended
Jul. 31, 2011
Notes to Financial Statements  
Accounts Receivable

NOTE   6  - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE:

 

Accounts receivable are recorded net of allowances.  The allowance for doubtful accounts represents the estimated uncollectible portion of accounts receivable.  The Company establishes the allowance for doubtful accounts based on a history of past write-offs and collections and current credit considerations.  The reserve for sales discounts represents the estimated discount that customers will take upon payment.  The reserve for other allowances represents the estimated amount of returns and slotting fees expected to be incurred by the Company from its customers.  The allowances are summarized as follows:

 

   July 31, 2011 (unaudited)  October  31,
2010
Allowance for doubtful accounts  $90,078   $90,078 
Reserve for other allowances   47,000    47,000 
Reserve for sales discounts   60,000    60,000 
Totals  $197,078   $197,078