MICROSOFT CORP | 2013 | FY | 3


Activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts was as follows:

 

(In millions)                   


Year Ended June 30,    2013     2012     2011  

Balance, beginning of period

   $   389      $   333      $   375   

Charged to costs and other

     4        115        14   

Write-offs

     (57     (59     (56


 


 


Balance, end of period

   $ 336      $ 389      $ 333   
    


 


 



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