21 Receivables from goods and services

 

31.12.2019

31.12.2018

 

 

Restated*

CHF thousand

 

 

 

 

 

Trade accounts receivable

54,994

48,861

Trade accounts receivable

67,233

60,720

Allowances for doubtful accounts

–12,239

–11,859

 

 

 

Development of allowances for doubtful accounts

 

 

 

 

 

Carrying amount at 1 January

11,859

9,599

Additions

4,264

4,992

Utilisations

–2,719

–2,206

Reversals

–739

–175

Effect of currency translation

–426

–351

End balance at 31 December

12,239

11,859

The stated receivables from goods and services also include claims on associates and joint ventures amounting to CHF 476 thousand (prior year restated: CHF 523 thousand).

Receivables from goods and services are measured by applying individual and lump-sum adjustments to the non-impaired positions based on their maturity structure and historical experience.