Extra Space Storage Provision for Doubtful Accounts (Quarterly)

Provision for Doubtful Accounts is a provision on a company’s balance sheet that shows the percentage of accounts receivable that the company expects to be uncollectible. Since companies are typically unable to collect all amounts owed to them for their accounts receivables, Provision for Doubtful Accounts allows for a more conservative estimate of a company’s future revenue however, it is an estimate and actual uncollectible accounts receivable may vary greatly. The Provision for Doubtful Ac...

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