Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

12 Months Ended

Sep. 29, 2017

Financing Receivable Additional Disclosures [Abstract]

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

NOTE 2:  Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

The allowance for doubtful accounts reflects the best estimate of probable losses inherent in the accounts receivable balance and is based on known past due accounts, historical experience and other currently available evidence.  Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts was as follows:

In Thousands	2017			2016			2015
Beginning balance	$	17,028		$	10,050		$	10,023
Charged to expense		1,647			9,690			1,502
Other 1		-			-			378
Write-offs		(2,640	)		(2,712	)		(1,853	)
	$	16,035		$	17,028		$	10,050

¹  Other includes balances acquired and balances reclassified to assets held for sale.