Trade Accounts And Notes Receivable

6 Months Ended

Mar. 31, 2012

Trade Accounts And Notes Receivable [Abstract]

Trade Accounts And Notes Receivable

6. Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable

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

	March 31, 2012			September 30, 2011
Trade accounts receivable	$	35,236		$	20,172
Allowance for doubtful accounts		(972	)		(411	)
	$	34,264		$	19,761

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):

	March 31, 2012		September 30, 2011
Current notes receivable	$	1,594	$	2,100
Allowance for doubtful notes		—		—
	$	1,594	$	2,100

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

	March 31, 2012		September 30, 2011
Non-current notes receivable	$	2,698	$	3,706
Allowance for doubtful notes		—		—
	$	2,698	$	3,706