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Consolidated Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
12 Months Ended
Feb. 19, 2013
Consolidated Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Arbitron Inc.

Consolidated Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

For the Years Ended December 31, 2012, 2011, and 2010

(In thousands)

 

     2012     2011     2010  

Allowance for doubtful trade accounts receivable:

      

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 4,615      $ 4,708      $ 4,708   

Additions charged to expenses

     2,235        2,234        1,375   

Write-offs, net of recoveries

     (1,994     (2,327     (1,375
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

   $ 4,856      $ 4,615      $ 4,708   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Deferred tax asset valuation allowance:

      

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 1,262      $ 163      $ 332   

Addition charged to expenses

     —          1,099        —     

Deferred tax assets adjusted or utilized

     (340     —          (169
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

   $ 922      $ 1,262      $ 163