Note 9 - Balance Sheet Components

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2012

Balance Sheet Components [Abstract]

Details of Certain Balance Sheet Components

Balance Sheet Components

	As of December 31,
	2012		2011
	(In millions)
Other current assets:
Prepaid expenses	$	181	$	169
Income tax receivable	296		3
Deferred tax assets, net	13		48
Interest receivables	66		42
Derivatives	55		112
Other	303		207
	$	914	$	581

	As of December 31,
	2012			2011
	(In millions)
Property and equipment, net:
Computer equipment and software	$	4,170		$	3,369
Land and buildings, including building improvements	807			784
Leasehold improvements	413			338
Furniture and fixtures	220			150
Construction in progress and other	347			236
	5,957			4,877
Accumulated depreciation	(3,466		)	(2,891		)
	$	2,491		$	1,986

Total depreciation expense on our property and equipment in the years ended December 31, 2012, 2011 and 2010 totaled $767 million, $603 million and $508 million, respectively.

	As of December 31,
	2012		2011
	(In millions)
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities:
Acquisition related accrued expenses	$	2	$	24
Advertising	178		101
Compensation and related benefits	649		489
Contractors and consultants	63		71
Deferred tax liability	35		—
Professional fees	133		128
Restructuring	20		2
Derivatives	86		60
Transaction loss accrual	33		62
VAT accrual	147		99
Other current liabilities	570		475
	$	1,916	$	1,511

	As of December 31,
	2012			2011
	(In millions)
Accumulated other comprehensive income:
Foreign currency translation	$	449		$	114
Unrealized gains on investments	687			588
Unrealized gains (losses) on cash flow hedges	(55		)	72
Estimated tax provision on above items	(225		)	(225		)
	$	856		$	549