Analysis of Bad Debts
Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable (bad debts) is a contra account which reduce the balance of the company gross accounts receivable. The relationship between the allowance and the balance in receivables should be relatively constant unless there is a change in the economy overall or a change in customer base.
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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2019-12-28), 10-K (reporting date: 2018-12-29), 10-K (reporting date: 2017-12-30), 10-K (reporting date: 2016-12-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2015-12-31).
1 2019 Calculation
Allowance as a percentage of trade receivables, gross = 100 × Allowances related to trade accounts receivable ÷ Trade receivables, gross
= 100 × ÷ =
| Financial ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Allowance as a percentage of trade receivables, gross | Allowance for doubtful accounts divided by the gross accounts receivable. | Kraft Heinz Co. allowance as a percentage of trade receivables, gross decreased from 2017 to 2018 but then slightly increased from 2018 to 2019. |