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Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
 12 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2016
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]  
Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts


SCHEDULE II

MITCHAM INDUSTRIES, INC.

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(in thousands)

 

Col. A

    Col. B      Col. C (1)     Col. C (2)     Col. D     Col. E  

Description

    Balance at
Beginning
of Period		      Charged to
Costs and
Expenses		     Charged
to Other
Accounts		     Deductions
Describe		     Balance at End
of Period		  

Allowance for doubtful accounts

  

    

January 31, 2016

    $ 6,339         2,069        404 (a)      (2,991 )(b)    $ 5,821   

January 31, 2015

    $ 3,833         2,834        (332 )(a)      4 (b)    $ 6,339   

January 31, 2014

    $ 3,374         1,048        (139 )(a)      (450 )(b)    $ 3,833   

Allowance for obsolete equipment and inventory

            

January 31, 2016

    $ 750         —          (58 )(a)      208 (c)    $ 900   

January 31, 2015

    $ 1,032         (60 )      (151 )(a)      (71 )(c)    $ 750   

January 31, 2014

    $ 1,073         164        (15 )(a)      (190 )(c)    $ 1,032   

 

(a) Represents translation differences.
(b) Represents recoveries and uncollectible accounts written off.
(c) Represents sale or scrap of inventory and obsolete equipment.