Accounts Receivable, Net

12 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2013

Accounts Receivable, Net [Abstract]

Accounts Receivable, Net

NOTE 4. Accounts Receivable, Net

     The following table details the provisions and allowances established for potential losses from uncollectible accounts receivable and estimated sales returns in the ordinary course of business:

	Year Ended June 30,
(Amounts in thousands)		2013			2012			2011
Allowance for Bad Debt:
Beginning balance	$	5,883		$	6,961		$	6,127
Provision		462			418			2,303
Write-offs, net of recoveries		(2,864	)		(1,496	)		(1,469	)
Ending balance	$	3,481		$	5,883		$	6,961
Allowance for Sales Returns:
Beginning balance	$	16,548		$	16,101		$	19,568
Provision (1)		72,939			57,121			57,398
Actual returns (1)		(69,954	)		(56,674	)		(60,865	)
Ending balance	$	19,533		$	16,548		$	16,101

(1) The increase in fiscal 2013 compared to fiscal 2012 was primarily due to the Elizabeth Arden brand repositioning and higher sales, primarily to North America department stores and specialty beauty store customers that have return rights, as a result of the brands acquired under the 2012 Acquisitions.