Receivables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 28, 2019

Receivables [Abstract]

Summary of Net Receivables

A summary of net receivables is as follows:

(In thousands)	2019		2018
Client receivables	$	1,245,670	$	1,237,127
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	106,075		64,561
Client receivables, net of allowance	1,139,595		1,172,566
Other receivables	—		10,928
Total receivables, net	$	1,139,595	$	1,183,494

SEC Schedule, 12-09, Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of our allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows:

(in thousands)	2019			2018			2017
Allowance for doubtful accounts - beginning balance	$	64,561		$	52,786		$	43,028
Additions charged to costs and expenses	57,167			25,529			29,248
Deductions(a)	(15,653		)	(13,754		)	(19,490		)
Allowance for doubtful accounts - ending balance	$	106,075		$	64,561		$	52,786
(a) Deductions in 2017 include a $13 million reclassification to other non-current assets.