Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Schedule] Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (Notes)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2019

SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure

INGERSOLL-RAND PLC

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31 2019, 2018 AND 2017

(Amounts in millions)

Allowances for Doubtful Accounts:
Balance December 31, 2016	$	26.0
Additions charged to costs and expenses	9.7
Deductions (a)	(9.7		)
Currency translation	1.3
Other	(0.4		)
Balance December 31, 2017	26.9
Additions charged to costs and expenses	15.3
Deductions (a)	(9.1		)
Business acquisitions and divestitures, net	0.5
Currency translation	(0.9		)
Balance December 31, 2018	32.7
Additions charged to costs and expenses	15.2
Deductions (a)	(7.1		)
Business acquisitions and divestitures, net	1.5
Currency translation	(0.1		)
Balance December 31, 2019	$	42.2

(a) “Deductions” include accounts and advances written off, less recoveries.