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.
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable
Based on: 10-K (reporting date: 2025-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2024-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2023-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2022-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2021-01-31), 10-K (reporting date: 2020-01-31).
1 2025 Calculation
Allowance as a percentage of trade and other receivables, gross = 100 × Allowance for credit losses ÷ Trade and other receivables, gross
= 100 × 10 ÷ 1,960 = 0.51%
| Financial ratio | Description | The company |
|---|---|---|
| Allowance as a percentage of trade and other receivables, gross | Allowance for doubtful accounts divided by the gross accounts receivable. | Workday Inc. allowance as a percentage of trade and other receivables, gross increased from 2023 to 2024 but then decreased significantly from 2024 to 2025. |