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Provision for Credit Losses
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Credit Loss [Abstract]  
Provision for Credit Losses

NOTE 13: PROVISION FOR CREDIT LOSSES

The Company adopted ASU 2016-13 as of January 1, 2020. Results for all reporting periods follow the guidance under ASC 326 “Financial Instruments – Credit Losses” with periods beginning after January 1, 2020 conforming to ASU 2016-13 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP. Total adjustments as a result of adopting the new guidance were immaterial to the financial statements.

Provisions for allowances and claims on accounts receivables and contract assets are based upon historical rates, expected trends, and estimates of potential returns, allowances, customer discounts, and incentives. The Company considers all available information when assessing the adequacy of the provision for allowances, claims, and doubtful accounts.  

The Company performs ongoing credit evaluations of customers and sets credit limits based upon review of the customers’ current credit information, payment history, and the current economic and industry environments. The Company’s credit loss reserve consists of two parts: a) a provision for estimated credit losses based on historical experience and b) a reserve for specific customer collection issues that the Company has identified. Estimation of credit losses requires adjusting historical loss experience for current economic conditions and judgments about the probable effects of economic conditions on certain customers. We have reviewed recent events and circumstances due to the COVID-19 pandemic in relation to our provision for credit losses and have not made any material adjustments as of March 31, 2020.

The following table provides a reconciliation of the provision for credit losses reported within the Consolidated Balance Sheets as of March 31, 2020:

 

Changes in Provision for Expected Credit Losses

 

 

(In millions)

 

Balance at January 1, 2020

$

3.5

 

Current period provision

 

0.6

 

Write-offs charged against allowance

 

(0.5

)

Effect of foreign exchange rates

 

(0.1

)

Balance at March 31, 2020

$

3.5