Allowance for Credit Losses	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Credit Loss [Abstract]
Allowance for Credit Losses	NOTE 5. Allowance for Credit Losses On January 1, 2020, we adopted ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASC 326), which replaces the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the Current Expected Credit Loss (“CECL”). The measurement of expected credit losses under the CECL methodology is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade receivables. Results for reporting periods beginning January 1, 2020 are presented under ASC 326 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable generally accepted accounting principles. In accordance with the standard, trade receivables are reported at amortized cost net of the allowance for credit losses. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the trade receivables’ amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the receivables. Trade receivables are charged off against the allowance when we believe the uncollectibility of a receivable balance is confirmed, and the expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged-off and expected to be charged-off. We pool into one category our trade receivables that we believe share similar risk characteristics and estimate the allowance balance using an aging schedule based on relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. Annually, we review, in hindsight, the percentage of receivables that are collected that aged over one year, those that are less than one year old and the accounts that went into bankruptcy. We provide for credit allowances for accounts less than one year old based on specifically identified uncollectible balances and our historical collection percentages. In establishing an allowance for credit losses for certain account balances specifically identified as uncollectible, we consider the aging of the customer receivables, the specific details as to why the receivable has not yet been paid, the customer’s current and projected financial results, the customer’s ability to meet and sustain its financial commitments, the positive or negative effects of the current and projected industry outlook and general economic conditions. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in current receivable-specific risk characteristics such as differences in delinquency levels or term as well as changes in environmental conditions or other relevant factors. We believe that this historical loss information is a reasonable basis on which to determine expected credit losses because the composition of the trade receivables at the reporting date is consistent with that used in developing the historical credit loss percentages. That is, the similar risk characteristics of our customers and our lending practices have not changed significantly over time. However, we have determined that current reasonable and supportable forecasted economic conditions, including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, have deteriorated as compared with the economic conditions included in the historical information. As such, the Company adjusted the historical loss rates to reflect the differences in current conditions and forecasted changes for total estimated allowance for credit losses as of March 31, 2020. The allowance for credit losses was $7.8 million and $6.9 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. There were no material write offs charged or increases to the allowance for credit losses during the first quarter of 2020.

Allowance for Credit Losses

3 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2020

NOTE 5. Allowance for Credit Losses

On January 1, 2020, we adopted ASU 2016-13 Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (ASC 326), which replaces the incurred loss methodology with an expected loss methodology that is referred to as the Current Expected Credit Loss (“CECL”). The measurement of expected credit losses under the CECL methodology is applicable to financial assets measured at amortized cost, including trade receivables. Results for reporting periods beginning January 1, 2020 are presented under ASC 326 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable generally accepted accounting principles. In accordance with the standard, trade receivables are reported at amortized cost net of the allowance for credit losses.

The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is deducted from the trade receivables’ amortized cost basis to present the net amount expected to be collected on the receivables. Trade receivables are charged off against the allowance when we believe the uncollectibility of a receivable balance is confirmed, and the expected recoveries do not exceed the aggregate of amounts previously charged-off and expected to be charged-off.

We pool into one category our trade receivables that we believe share similar risk characteristics and estimate the allowance balance using an aging schedule based on relevant available information, from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. Annually, we review, in hindsight, the percentage of receivables that are collected that aged over one year, those that are less than one year old and the accounts that went into bankruptcy. We provide for credit allowances for accounts less than one year old based on specifically identified uncollectible balances and our historical collection percentages. In establishing an allowance for credit losses for certain account balances specifically identified as uncollectible, we consider the aging of the customer receivables, the specific details as to why the receivable has not yet been paid, the customer’s current and projected financial results, the customer’s ability to meet and sustain its financial commitments, the positive or negative effects of the current and projected industry outlook and general economic conditions. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in current receivable-specific risk characteristics such as differences in delinquency levels or term as well as changes in environmental conditions or other relevant factors.

We believe that this historical loss information is a reasonable basis on which to determine expected credit losses because the composition of the trade receivables at the reporting date is consistent with that used in developing the historical credit loss percentages. That is, the similar risk characteristics of our customers and our lending practices have not changed significantly over time. However, we have determined that current reasonable and supportable forecasted economic conditions, including the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, have deteriorated as compared with the economic conditions included in the historical information. As such, the Company adjusted the historical loss rates to reflect the differences in current conditions and forecasted changes for total estimated allowance for credit losses as of March 31, 2020. The allowance for credit losses was $7.8 million and $6.9 million at March 31, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. There were no material write offs charged or increases to the allowance for credit losses during the first quarter of 2020.

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The entire disclosure for credit loss on financial instrument measured at amortized cost basis, net investment in lease, off-balance sheet credit exposure, and available-for-sale debt security.

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