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TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2019
Receivables [Abstract] |
TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET |
15. | TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, NET
Trade accounts receivable are presented net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $2.9 million (2018: $5.8 million). Movements in the allowance for doubtful accounts in the three years ended December 31, 2019 are summarized as follows;
(in thousands of $) |  |
Balance at December 31, 2016 |  | 6,170 |
Additions charged to income |  | — |
Deductions credited to income |  | (172 | )
Balance at December 31, 2017 |  | 5,998 |
Deductions credited to income |  | (203 | )
Balance at December 31, 2018 |  | 5,795 |
Deductions credited to income |  | (2,847 | )
Balance at December 31, 2019 |  | 2,948 |

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