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Accounts Receivables Allowances
 12 Months Ended
Oct. 02, 2020
Receivables [Abstract]  
Accounts Receivables Allowances ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES ALLOWANCES
Summarized below is the activity in our accounts receivable allowances including compensation credits and doubtful accounts as follows (in thousands):
Fiscal Year
202020192018
Balance - beginning of year$5,047 $6,795 $9,410 
Provision, net10,774 11,989 15,465 
Charge-offs(12,928)(13,737)(18,080)
Balance - end of year$2,893 $5,047 $6,795 
The balances at the end of fiscal years 2020, 2019 and 2018 are comprised primarily of compensation credits of $2.8 million, $4.5 million and $6.3 million, respectively. The allowance for doubtful accounts is immaterial as of October 2, 2020, September 27, 2019 and September 28, 2018