Basis of Presentation (Policy)

9 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

Accounting Policies [Abstract]

Unaudited interim consolidated financial statements

Unaudited condensed consolidated interim financial statements

The accompanying condensed consolidated interim financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") for interim financial reporting. These consolidated statements are unaudited and, in the opinion of management, include all adjustments (consisting of normal recurring adjustments and accruals) necessary to state fairly the consolidated balance sheets, consolidated statements of comprehensive income, consolidated statements of cash flows and consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity, for the periods presented in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("U.S.") ("GAAP"). The consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2019 has been derived from the audited consolidated financial statements at that date. Operating results and cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, or any other future period. Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP have been omitted in accordance with the rules and regulations for interim reporting of the SEC. These condensed consolidated interim financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019, and other forms filed with the SEC from time to time.

Basis of consolidation

Basis of consolidation

The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Blackbaud, Inc. and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

Reportable segment

Reportable segment

We report our operating results and financial information in one operating and reportable segment. Our chief operating decision maker uses consolidated financial information to make operating decisions, assess financial performance and allocate resources. Our chief operating decision maker is our chief executive officer ("CEO").

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

Recently adopted accounting pronouncements

In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2016-13, Financial Instruments-Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”). ASU 2016-13 requires certain types of financial instruments, including trade receivables, to be presented at the net amount expected to be collected based on historical events, current conditions and forward-looking information. We adopted ASU 2016-13 as of the January 1, 2020 effective date and the adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

In August 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-15, Intangibles-Goodwill and Other-Internal-Use Software (Subtopic 350-40): Customer’s Accounting for Implementation Costs Incurred in a Cloud Computing Arrangement That Is a Service Contract (“ASU 2018-15”). ASU 2018-15 aligns the accounting for implementation costs related to a hosting arrangement that is a service contract with the guidance on capitalizing costs associated with developing or obtaining internal-use software. We adopted ASU 2018-15 prospectively as of the January 1, 2020 effective date and the adoption did not have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

Recently issued accounting pronouncements

There are no recently issued accounting pronouncements that are expected to have a material impact on our financial position or results of operations when adopted in the future.

Credit losses and sales returns

Allowance for credit losses

Our accounts receivable consist of a single portfolio segment. Accounts receivable are recorded at original invoice amounts less an allowance for credit losses, an amount we estimate to be sufficient to provide adequate protection against lifetime expected losses resulting from extending credit to our customers. In judging the adequacy of the allowance for credit losses, we consider multiple factors including historical bad debt experience, the current aging of our receivables and current economic conditions that may affect our customers' ability to pay. A considerable amount of judgment is required in assessing these factors and if any receivables were to deteriorate, an additional provision for credit losses could be required. Accounts are written off after all means of collection are exhausted and recovery is considered remote. Provisions for credit losses are recorded in general and administrative expense.

Below is a summary of the changes in our allowance for credit losses.

(in thousands)	Balance at beginning of year (1)		Provision/ adjustment		Write-off		Recovery		Balance at September 30, 2020
2020	$	4,011	$	6,303	$	(971)	$	302	$	9,645

(1)Upon adoption of ASU 2016-13 at January 1, 2020, we reclassified certain balances previously disclosed within the allowance for sales returns to the allowance for credit losses, as these amounts reflect the credit risk associated with our accounts receivable.

The increase in our allowance for credit losses during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily due to an increase in the aging of our receivables and observed changes in some of our customers' payment behavior associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, which may continue in the near term. The amount of write-offs during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was lower than the amount of write-offs during the same period in 2019 as we temporarily suspended sending past due customer accounts to collections during the second and third quarters due to payment delays related to COVID-19.

Allowance for sales returns

We maintain a reserve for returns and credits which is estimated based on several factors including historical experience, known credits yet to be issued, the aging of customer accounts and the nature of service level commitments. A considerable amount of judgment is required in assessing these factors. Provisions for sales returns and credits are charged against the related revenue items.

Below is a summary of the changes in our allowance for sales returns.

(in thousands)	Balance at beginning of year (1)		Provision/ adjustment		Deduction		Balance at September 30, 2020
2020	$	1,518	$	3,853	$	(4,289)	$	1,082

(1)As discussed above, we reclassified certain balances previously disclosed within the allowance for sales returns to the allowance for credit losses upon adoption of ASU 2016-13 at January 1, 2020.