Common use of Write-Offs Clause in Contracts

Write-Offs. Obtain an understanding of the method used to write off uncollectible accounts (i.e.: write off to an accrued allowance account or write off directly to the bad debt expense). Review the appropriate general ledger account (e.g. bad debt allowance account) for conformity with the write offs reported on the Receivables Rollforward. Provide an explanation for any variances noted. Obtain from management the 5 largest write-offs in the 6-12 months ended Month#2. Obtain an explanation for each write-off and determine which aging bucket these receivable amounts were in at the time they were written-off. Be sure to include the date of the write-off in your analysis. Include this analysis as an exhibit to your report.