CONTRACT AND OTHER DEFERRED ASSETS & PROGRESS COLLECTIONS AND DEFERRED INCOME - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
9 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2020 |
Sep. 30, 2019 |
Jun. 30, 2020 |
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Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] | |||
Decrease in contract and other deferred assets | $ 1,230 | ||
Revenue recognized included in contract liability | 10,383 | $ 9,565 | |
Power and Renewable Energy | |||
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] | |||
Increase (decrease) in progress collections and deferred income due to timing of revenue recognition | (1,012) | ||
Long-term | Services | |||
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] | |||
Decrease due to billings | 6,373 | ||
Increase due to revenues recognized | 6,563 | ||
Long-term | Services | Aviation | |||
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] | |||
Decrease due to billings | 940 | ||
Non-cash pre-tax charge | 536 | ||
Long-term | Services | Power | |||
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] | |||
Decrease due to billings | $ 122 | ||
GE | Operating Segments | Aviation | |||
Capitalized Contract Cost [Line Items] | |||
Early payments received | $ 708 |