VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2023

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

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

YEARS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2023, 2022 and 2021

(Thousands)			ADDITIONS/ (DEDUCTIONS), NET TO EXPENSE
CLASSIFICATION	BEGINNING BALANCE				OTHER		ENDING BALANCE
2023
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	$	22,241	(16,494)	(1)	—		$	5,747
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	19,379	1,570		(9,913)	(2)	$	11,036
2022
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	$	23,613	(1,372)		—		$	22,241
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	24,652	2,401		(7,674)	(2)	$	19,379
2021
Valuation allowance for deferred tax assets	$	17,639	6,355		(381)		$	23,613
Allowance for doubtful accounts	$	7,242	18,986		(1,576)	(2)	$	24,652

(1)Includes valuation allowance release for CEV, see Note 12. Income Taxes for more details.

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