Receivables (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

Receivables [Abstract]

Summary of Net Receivables

A summary of net receivables is as follows:

(In thousands)	March 31, 2020		December 28, 2019
Client receivables	$	1,274,158	$	1,245,670
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	123,130		106,075
Total receivables, net	$	1,151,028	$	1,139,595

Accounts Receivable, Allowance for Credit Loss

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

(In thousands)
Allowance for doubtful accounts - balance at December 28, 2019	$	106,075
Cumulative effect of accounting change (ASU 2016-13)	4,606
Additions charged to costs and expenses	15,678
Deductions	(3,229)
Allowance for doubtful accounts - balance at March 31, 2020	$	123,130

Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]

A summary of such cumulative effect adjustment is as follows:

(In thousands)	Increase/(Decrease)
Receivables, net	$	(4,606)
Retained earnings	(4,606)