XML 63 R27.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT v3.20.4
Supplementary Financial Information (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Related to Accounts Receivable
The allowance for credit losses related to accounts receivable and changes were as follows:
 Three months ended January 31, 2021
 In millions
Balance at beginning of period$122 
Current-period allowance for credit losses24 
Deductions, net of recoveries(29)
Balance at end of period$117 
Schedule of Transferred Trade Receivables Not Collected from Third Parties
The following is a summary of the activity under these arrangements:
Three months ended January 31
 2021 2020
 In millions
Balance at beginning of period(1)
$188 $235 
Trade receivables sold3,544 2,857 
Cash receipts(3,534)(3,004)
Foreign currency and other9 — 
Balance at end of period(1)
$207 $88 
(1) Amounts outstanding from third parties reported in Accounts receivable in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.
Inventory
Inventory
 As of
 January 31, 2021October 31, 2020
 In millions
Finished goods$3,868 $3,662 
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies2,800 2,301 
$6,668 $5,963 
Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets
 As of
 January 31, 2021October 31, 2020
 In millions
Supplier and other receivables$2,285 $2,092 
Prepaid and other current assets1,164 1,104 
Value-added taxes receivable888 970 
Available-for-sale investments— 274 
$4,337 $4,440 
Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, net
 As of
 January 31, 2021October 31, 2020
 In millions
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements$2,087 $2,066 
Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease5,314 5,275 
7,401 7,341 
Accumulated depreciation(4,855)(4,714)
$2,546 $2,627 
Other Non-Current Assets
Other Non-Current Assets
 As of
 January 31, 2021October 31, 2020
 In millions
Deferred tax assets$2,497 $2,515 
Right-of-use assets from operating leases, net1,105 1,107 
Intangible assets525 540 
Deposits and prepaid705 337 
Other517 527 
$5,349 $5,026 
Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities
 As of
 January 31, 2021October 31, 2020
 In millions
Sales and marketing programs$3,338 $3,185 
Deferred revenue1,292 1,208 
Other accrued taxes1,078 1,051 
Employee compensation and benefit 926 1,194 
Warranty749 746 
Operating lease liabilities296 275 
Tax liability257 223 
Other3,746 2,960 
$11,682 $10,842 
Other Non-Current Liabilities
Other Non-Current Liabilities
 As of
 January 31, 2021October 31, 2020
 In millions
Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities$1,517 $1,576 
Deferred revenue1,065 1,072 
Operating lease liabilities903 904 
Tax liability754 746 
Deferred tax liability21 25 
Other893 823 
$5,153 $5,146 
Interest and Other, Net
Interest and other, net
 Three months ended January 31
 20212020
 In millions
Interest expense on borrowings$(63)$(58)
Other, net38 71 
$(25)$13 
Net Revenue by Region
Net revenue by region
Three months ended January 31
 20212020
 In millions
Americas$6,894 $5,959 
Europe, Middle East and Africa5,497 5,232 
Asia-Pacific and Japan3,255 3,427 
Total net revenue$15,646 $14,618