Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Receivables

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Receivables
 6 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Receivables [Abstract]  
Receivables
RECEIVABLES
Receivables consist of the following as of December 31, 2016 and June 30, 2016:
in thousands
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
December 31, 2016
 
June 30, 2016
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Customer trade receivables
 
$
3,475

 
$
4,001

 
Wholesale trade advances
 
74,044

 
11,860

 
Due from brokers
 
4,456

 
27,471

 
Subtotal
 
81,975

 
43,332

 
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts
 
(30
)
 
(30
)
 
Receivables, net
 
$
81,945

 
$
43,302

 

Customer Trade Receivables. Customer trade receivables represent short-term, non-interest bearing amounts due from precious metal sales and are secured by the related precious metals stored with the Company, or other secured interests in assets of the customer.
Wholesale Trade Advances. Wholesale trade advances represent advances of various bullion products and cash advances for purchase commitments of precious metal inventory. Typically, these advances are: unsecured, short-term, and non-interest bearing, which are made to wholesale metals dealers and government mints.
Due from Brokers. Due from brokers principally consists of the margin requirements held at brokers related to open futures contracts (see Note 11).
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Allowances for doubtful accounts are recorded based on specifically identified receivables, which the Company has identified as potentially uncollectible. A summary of the activity in the allowance for doubtful accounts is as follows:
in thousands
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Period ended:
 
Beginning Balance
 
Provision
 
Charge-off
 
Ending Balance
 
Six Months Ended December 31, 2016
 
$
30

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
30

 
Year Ended June 30, 2015
 
$
30

 
$
—

 
$
—

 
$
30