Receivables (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 30, 2017

Receivables [Abstract]

Summary of Net Receivables

A summary of net receivables is as follows:

(In thousands)	2017		2016
Gross accounts receivable	$	1,082,886	$	958,843
Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts	52,786		43,028
Accounts receivable, net of allowance	1,030,100		915,815
Current portion of lease receivables	12,681		29,128
Total receivables, net	$	1,042,781	$	944,943

Schedule of Valuation and Qualifying Accounts Disclosure [Text Block]

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of our allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows:

(in thousands)	2017			2016			2015
Allowance for doubtful accounts - beginning balance	$	43,028		$	48,119		$	25,531
Additions charged to costs and expenses	29,248			5,060			2,317
Additions through acquisitions	—			—			34,159
Deductions(a)	(19,490		)	(10,151		)	(13,888		)
Allowance for doubtful accounts - ending balance	$	52,786		$	43,028		$	48,119
(a) Deductions in 2017 include a $13 million reclassification to other non-current assets.

Schedule of Sales-Type Leases

The components of our net investment in sales-type leases are as follows:

(In thousands)	2017		2016
Minimum lease payments receivable	$	20,425	$	59,171
Less: Unearned income	1,447		2,253
Total lease receivables	18,978		56,918
Less: Long-term receivables included in other assets	6,297		27,790
Current portion of lease receivables	$	12,681	$	29,128