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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 29, 2012
Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accounts Receivable [Table Text Block]
Accounts Receivable. Trade accounts receivable are stated net of allowances for doubtful accounts. Specific customer provisions are made when a review of significant outstanding amounts, customer creditworthiness and current economic trends indicate that collection is doubtful. In addition, provisions are made at differing amounts, based upon the balance and age of the receivable and the Company’s historical collection experience. Trade accounts are charged off against the allowance for doubtful accounts or expense when it is probable the accounts will not be recovered. As of the years ended 2012 and 2011, accounts receivable were reduced by an allowance for doubtful accounts of $4.7 million and $5.6 million, respectively. Transactions affecting the allowance for doubtful accounts were as follows (in thousands):

 
For The Years Ended
 
2012
 
2011
 
2010
Balance at beginning of year
$
5,626

 
$
6,403

 
$
7,567

Charged to expense
2,097

 
2,348

 
5,000

Write-offs, recoveries and other
(3,017
)
 
(3,125
)
 
(6,164
)
Balance at end of year
$
4,706

 
$
5,626

 
$
6,403