12.- TRADE RECEIVABLES
This item reflects different accounts receivable from the Group’s operations. The breakdown at 31 December 2017 and 2016 is as follows:
Thousands of Euros | ||
2017 | 2016 | |
Trade receivables for services provided | 141.738 | 159.885 |
Provision for bad debts | (9.156) | (13.688) |
Total | 132.582 | 146.197 |
As a general rule, these receivables do not accrue interest and are due at less than 90 days with no restrictions on how they may be availed.
Movements in the provision for bad debts during the years ending 31 December 2017 and 2016 were as follows:
Thousands of Euros | ||
2017 | 2016 | |
Balance at 1 January | 13.688 | 12.254 |
Changes in scope/td> | - | 58 |
Exchange differences | (209) | (7) |
Additions | 1.982 | 2.830 |
Applications | (6.305) | (1.447) |
Balance at 31 December | 9.156 | 13.688 |
The analysis of the ageing of financial assets in arrears but not considered impaired at 31 December 2017 and 2016 is as follows:
Thousands of Euros | ||
2017 | 2016 | |
Less than 30 days | 19.928 | 18.380 |
From 31 to 60 days | 8.728 | 11.488 |
More than 60 days | 21.813 | 32.122 |
Total | 50.469 | 61.990 |