VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2022

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

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020

(Thousands)			ADDITIONS
CLASSIFICATION	BEGINNING BALANCE		CHARGED TO EXPENSE	OTHER		ENDING BALANCE
2022
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	$	23,613	(1,372)	—		$	22,241
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	24,652	2,401	(7,674)	(1)	$	19,379
2021
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	$	17,639	6,355	(381)		$	23,613
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	7,242	18,986	(1,576)	(1)	$	24,652
2020
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	$	4,035	15,869	(2,265)		$	17,639
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	6,148	2,238	(1,144)	(1)	$	7,242

(1)Uncollectible accounts written off, less recoveries and adjustments.