pre_text: Accounts Receivable Allowances Accounts receivable allowances reflect our best estimate of probable losses inherent in our accounts receivable balances, including both losses for uncollectible accounts receivable and sales returns. We regularly review allowances by considering factors such as historical experience, credit quality, the age of the accounts receivable balances and current economic conditions that may affect a customer’s ability to pay. Activity in accounts receivable allowance is as follows (in thousands):
table: Fiscal
table: 2019 2018 2017
table: Beginning balance $4,568 $6,890 $2,420
table: Additions charged to expenses 5,210 1,980 4,190
table: Accruals related to acquisitions — 37 4,390
table: Deductions from reserves (1,088) (4,339) (4,110)
table: Ending balance $8,690 $4,568 $6,890
question: Analyse this data from a financial earnings document. What was the change in Ending balance in 2019 from 2018?