Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2018

SEC Schedule, 12-09, Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

Fiscal 2018, 2017 and 2016

(In millions)

			ADDITIONS
DESCRIPTION	BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD		CHARGED TO COSTS AND EXPENSES			CHARGED TO OTHER ACCOUNTS			DEDUCTIONS NET OF RECOVERIES				BALANCE AT END OF PERIOD
Reserves deducted from assets to which they apply:
Allowance for possible losses and sales returns - accounts receivable:
Fiscal Year Ended:
September 30, 2018	$	25.1	$	2.5		$	0.2	(a)	$	(6.0	)	(b)	$	21.8
September 30, 2017	26.8		4.3			2.0		(a)	(8.0		)	(b)	25.1
September 30, 2016	26.0		2.1			2.2		(a)	(3.5		)	(b)	26.8
Valuation allowance against deferred tax assets:
Fiscal Year Ended:
September 30, 2018	$	58.2	$	23.1		$	—	(c)	$	(1.1	)	(d)	$	80.2
September 30, 2017	26.9		30.8			—		(c)	0.5			(d)	58.2
September 30, 2016	40.7		(14.9		)	—			1.1			(d)	26.9

(a) Reduction of gross revenue for uncollectible health care rental reimbursements, cash discounts and other adjustments in determining net revenue. Also includes the effect of acquired businesses, if any.

(b) Generally reflects the write-off of specific receivables against recorded reserves.

(c) Generally reflects the effect of acquired businesses, if any.

(d) Primarily reflects write-offs of deferred tax assets against the valuation allowance.