ECOPETROL S.A. | CIK:0001444406 | 3

  • Filed: 4/26/2018
  • Entity registrant name: ECOPETROL S.A. (CIK: 0001444406)
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  • ifrs-full:DisclosureOfAllowanceForCreditLossesExplanatory

    The following shows the changes in the allowance for doubtful accounts for the year ended December 31, 2017 and 2016:
     
     
     
    2017
     
    2016
     
    Opening balance
     
     
    144,329
     
     
    160,406
     
    Additions of allowances, net
     
     
    35,229
     
     
    19,438
     
    Accounts receivable write-off and uses
     
     
    (9,542)
     
     
    (35,515)
     
    Closing balance
     
     
    170,016
     
     
    144,329