Dow Chemical 2011 Annual Report Download - page 253

159
In millions
The Dow Chemical Company and Subsidiaries
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
For the Years Ended December 31
Schedule II
COLUMN A
Description
2011
RESERVES DEDUCTED FROM ASSETS TO WHICH THEY APPLY:
For doubtful receivables
Other investments and noncurrent receivables
Deferred tax assets
2010
RESERVES DEDUCTED FROM ASSETS TO WHICH THEY APPLY:
For doubtful receivables
Other investments and noncurrent receivables
Deferred tax assets
2009
RESERVES DEDUCTED FROM ASSETS TO WHICH THEY APPLY:
For doubtful receivables
Other investments and noncurrent receivables
Deferred tax assets
COLUMN B
Balance
at Beginning
of Year
$ 128
$ 518
$ 682
$ 160
$ 552
$ 721
$ 124
$ 442
$ 487
COLUMN C
Additions to
Reserves
$ 18
$ 88
$ 477
$ 29
$ 73
$ 100
$ 59
$ 162
$ 286
COLUMN D
Deductions
from
Reserves
$ 25
$ 148
$ 7
$ 61
$ 107
$ 139
$ 23
$ 52
$ 52
(1)
(1)
(1)
COLUMN E
Balance
at End
of Year
$ 121
$ 458
$ 1,152
$ 128
$ 518
$ 682
$ 160
$ 552
$ 721
(1) Deductions represent:
Notes and accounts receivable written off
Credits to profit and loss
Sale of trade accounts receivable (see Note O to the
Consolidated Financial Statements)
Miscellaneous other
2011
$ 18
3
—
4
$ 25
2010
$ 29
1
27
4
$ 61
2009
$ 21
1
—
1
$ 23