Trade Accounts And Notes Receivable

9 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2011

Trade Accounts And Notes Receivable

Trade Accounts And Notes Receivable

6. Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable

Current trade accounts receivable are reflected in the following table (in thousands):

	June 30, 2011			September 30, 2010
Trade accounts receivable	$	19,748		$	19,441
Allowance for doubtful accounts		(523	)		(334	)
	$	19,225		$	19,107

The allowance for doubtful accounts represents the Company's best estimate of probable credit losses. The Company determines the allowance based upon historical experience and a review of its balances. Accounts receivable balances are charged off against the allowance whenever it is probable that the receivable will not be recoverable.

Current notes receivable are reflected in the following table (in thousands):

	June 30, 2011		September 30, 2010
Current notes receivable	$	2,926	$	2,400
Allowance for doubtful notes		—		—
	$	2,926	$	2,400

Non-current notes receivable are reflected in the following table (in thousands):

	June 30, 2011		September 30, 2010
Non-current notes receivable	$	4,185	$	6,131
Allowance for doubtful notes		—		—
	$	4,185	$	6,131

Notes receivable are generally collateralized by the products sold and bear interest at rates ranging up to 14.5% per year.