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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2017
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ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE | 5. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Accounts receivable are recorded net of customer allowances for prompt payment discounts, chargebacks, and any allowance for doubtful accounts. The Company estimates the allowance for doubtful accounts based on existing contractual payment terms, actual payment patterns of its customers and individual customer circumstances. To date, the Company has determined that an allowance for doubtful accounts is not required.

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