Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2014

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

POLARIS INDUSTRIES INC.

SCHEDULE II—VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts	Balance at Beginning of Period		Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses		Additions Through Acquisition		Other Changes Add (Deduct)(1)			Balance at End of Period
(In thousands)
2012: Deducted from asset accounts—Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$	4,473	$	375	365		$	(945	)	$	4,268
2013: Deducted from asset accounts—Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$	4,268	$	75	$	2,192	$	(640	)	$	5,895
2014: Deducted from asset accounts—Allowance for doubtful accounts receivable	$	5,895	$	2,347	$	265	$	(1,083	)	$	7,424

(1) Uncollectible accounts receivable written off, net of recoveries.

Inventory Reserve	Balance at Beginning of Period		Additions Charged to Costs and Expenses		Additions Through Acquisition		Other Changes Add (Deduct)(2)			Balance at End of Period
(In thousands)
2012: Deducted from asset accounts—Allowance for obsolete inventory	$	15,943	$	6,258	$	15	$	(4,859	)	$	17,357
2013: Deducted from asset accounts—Allowance for obsolete inventory	$	17,357	$	9,966	$	2,423	$	(8,143	)	$	21,603
2014: Deducted from asset accounts—Allowance for obsolete inventory	$	21,603	$	12,868	$	600	$	(8,900	)	$	26,171