VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2020

SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2020, 2019 and 2018

(Thousands)			ADDITIONS
CLASSIFICATION	BEGINNING BALANCE		CHARGED TO EXPENSE	OTHER		ENDING BALANCE
2020
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	$	4,035	15,869	(2,265)		$	17,639
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	6,148	2,238	(1,144)	(1)	$	7,242
2019
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	5,704	2,387	(1,943)	(1)	$	6,148
2018
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	5,181	2,579	(2,056)	(1)	$	5,704

(1)Uncollectible accounts written off, less recoveries and adjustments.