Accounting Policies (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Summary of changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts and sales allowances

The following table summarizes the changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts and sales allowances (in thousands):

	Three Months Ended March 31, 2020
Allowances, at beginning of period	$	6,759
Charged as a reduction of revenue	2,408
Charged to bad debt expense in general and administrative expenses	2,225
Write-offs, net of recoveries	(3,338)
Allowances, at end of period	$	8,054

For the three months ended March 31, 2020, the Company’s assessment considered business and market disruptions caused by COVID-19 and estimates of expected emerging credit and collectability trends. The continued volatility in market conditions and evolving shifts in credit trends are difficult to predict causing variability and volatility that may have a material impact on our allowance for credit losses in future periods.