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Credit Losses
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 03, 2021
Credit Loss [Abstract]  
Credit Losses Credit LossesOn December 30, 2019, we adopted Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") Topic 326 using the modified retrospective method for all financial assets measured at amortized cost and off-balance-sheet credit exposures, as applicable. Results for reporting periods beginning after December 30, 2019 are presented under ASC 326 while prior period amounts continue to be reported in accordance with previously applicable GAAP. As a result of adopting this guidance, we have updated our accounting policies (see Summary of Significant Accounting Policies footnote).
The rollforward of our allowance for credit losses related to trade accounts receivable, which is recorded in trade accounts receivable, less allowances in the consolidated balance sheet, is as follows (in millions):
December Year to Date
2020
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance$9.7 
Impact of adopting ASC 3260.3 
Current period provision2.0 
Currency exchange effects0.1 
Write-offs(2.3)
Ending balance$9.8 

Write-offs are presented net of recoveries, which were not material for December year to date 2020.

We are engaged in litigation with a customer over a disputed accounts receivable balance of approximately $10 million for certain services rendered more than five years ago, which is recorded as a long-term receivable in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet. In September 2020, a ruling was issued in favor of the customer, which we have appealed. Upon receiving the ruling, we increased our allowance for credit losses, which is recorded in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet, by $9.2 million to reflect the likelihood of collection.

The rollforward of our allowance for credit losses related to long-term customer receivables, which is recorded in other assets in the consolidated balance sheet, is as follows (in millions):
December Year to Date
2020
Allowance for credit losses:
Beginning balance$1.0 
  Impact of adopting ASC 3260.7 
  Current period provision9.5 
  Currency exchange effects(0.3)
Ending Balance$10.9 

We are also exposed to credit losses from our loan to PersolKelly Pte. Ltd. and other receivables measured at amortized cost. No other allowances related to the loan or other receivables were material for December year to date 2020. See Investment in PersolKelly Pte. Ltd. footnote for more information on the loan to PersolKelly Pte. Ltd.