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Supplementary Financial Information (Tables)
 3 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2022
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, 2022
 In millions
Balance at beginning of period$111 
Benefit of allowance for credit losses(7)
Deductions, net of recoveries(1)
Balance at end of period$103 
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
 2022 2021
 In millions
Balance at beginning of period(1)
$131 $188 
Trade receivables sold2,967 3,544 
Cash receipts(2,973)(3,534)
Foreign currency and other(4)9 
Balance at end of period(1)
$121 $207 
(1) Amounts outstanding from third parties reported in Accounts receivable in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.
Inventory
Inventory
 As of
 January 31, 2022October 31, 2021
 In millions
Finished goods$5,695 $4,532 
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies3,323 3,398 
$9,018 $7,930 
Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets
 As of
 January 31, 2022October 31, 2021
 In millions
Supplier and other receivables$2,441 $2,333 
Prepaid and other current assets1,340 1,087 
Value-added taxes receivable1,054 1,005 
Available-for-sale investments5 5 
$4,840 $4,430 
Property, Plant and Equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, net
 As of
 January 31, 2022October 31, 2021
 In millions
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements$2,169 $2,166 
Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease5,411 5,307 
7,580 7,473 
Accumulated depreciation(4,961)(4,927)
$2,619 $2,546 
Other Non-Current Assets
Other Non-Current Assets
 As of
 January 31, 2022October 31, 2021
 In millions
Deferred tax assets$2,886 $2,917 
Right-of-use assets from operating leases, net1,174 1,192 
Prepaid pension asset804 766 
Intangible assets716 784 
Deposits and prepaid690 734 
Other770 698 
$7,040 $7,091 
Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities
 As of
 January 31, 2022October 31, 2021
 In millions
Sales and marketing programs$3,187 $3,179 
Other accrued taxes1,244 1,227 
Deferred revenue1,234 1,277 
Employee compensation and benefit1,103 1,627 
Warranty677 731 
Operating lease liabilities358 350 
Tax liability277 296 
Other3,360 3,228 
$11,440 $11,915 
Other Non-Current Liabilities
Other Non-Current Liabilities
 As of
 January 31, 2022October 31, 2021
In millions
Deferred revenue$1,119 $1,099 
Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities993 1,041 
Operating lease liabilities911 936 
Tax liability790 830 
Deferred tax liability64 57 
Other796 815 
$4,673 $4,778 
Interest and Other, Net
Interest and other, net
 Three months ended January 31
 20222021
 In millions
Interest expense on borrowings$(61)$(63)
Other, net29 38 
$(32)$(25)
Net Revenue by Region
Net revenue by region
Three months ended January 31
 20222021
 In millions
Americas$6,859 $6,894 
Europe, Middle East and Africa5,936 5,497 
Asia-Pacific and Japan4,233 3,255 
Total net revenue$17,028 $15,646