Valuation And Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2011

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation And Qualifying Accounts

Arbitron Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

For the Years Ended December 31, 2011, 2010, and 2009

(In thousands)

	2011			2010			2009
Allowance for doubtful trade accounts receivable:
Balance at beginning of year	$	4,708		$	4,708		$	2,598
Additions charged to expenses		2,234			1,375			2,723
Write-offs net of recoveries		(2,327	)		(1,375	)		(613	)
Balance at end of year	$	4,615		$	4,708		$	4,708
Deferred tax asset valuation allowance:
Balance at beginning of year	$	163		$	332		$	332
Addition charged to expenses		1,099			—			—
Deferred tax assets utilized		—			(169	)		—
Balance at end of year	$	1,262		$	163		$	332