Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Jan. 31, 2015

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Schedule II - Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

SCHEDULE II

MITCHAM INDUSTRIES, INC.

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(in thousands)

Col. A	Col. B		Col. C(1)			Col. C(2)			Col. D			Col. E
Description	Balance at Beginning of Period		Charged to Costs and Expenses			Charged to Other Accounts			Deductions Describe			Balance at End of Period
Allowance for doubtful accounts
January 31, 2015	$	3,833		2,834			(332	)(a)		4	(b)	$	6,339
January 31, 2014	$	3,374		1,048			(139	)(a)		(450	)(b)	$	3,833
January 31, 2013	$	4,391		(361	)		20	(a)		(676	)(b)	$	3,374
Allowance for obsolete equipment and inventory
January 31, 2015	$	1,032		(60	)		(151	)(a)		(71	)(c)	$	750
January 31, 2014	$	1,073		164			(15	)(a)		(190	)(c)	$	1,032
January 31, 2013	$	901		164			8	(a)		—	(c)	$	1,073

(a) Represents translation differences.

(b) Represents recoveries and uncollectible accounts written off.

(c) Represents sale or scrap of inventory and obsolete equipment.