Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 24, 2014	Apr. 26, 2013
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,304	$ 919
Investments	12,363	10,211
Accounts receivable, less allowance of $114 and $98, respectively	3,619	3,727
Inventories	1,782	1,712
Tax assets	618	539
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	700	744
Total current assets	20,386	17,852
Property, plant, and equipment	6,355	6,152
Accumulated depreciation	(3,947)	(3,662)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	2,408	2,490
Goodwill	10,593	10,329
Other intangible assets, net	2,372	2,673
Long-term tax assets	237	232
Other assets	1,235	1,324
Total assets	37,231	34,900
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	2,618	910
Accounts payable	567	681
Accrued compensation	936	1,011
Accrued income taxes	235	88
Deferred tax liabilities	13	16
Other accrued expenses	1,263	1,244
Total current liabilities	5,632	3,950
Long-term debt	9,601	9,741
Long-term accrued compensation and retirement benefits	805	752
Long-term accrued income taxes	1,246	1,168
Long-term deferred tax liabilities	358	340
Other long-term liabilities	235	278
Total liabilities	17,877	16,229
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock - par value $1.00	0	0
Common stock - par value $0.10	100	102
Retained earnings	19,872	19,061
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(618)	(492)
Total shareholders' equity	19,354	18,671
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 37,231	$ 34,900