Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Oct. 24, 2014	Apr. 25, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,287	$ 1,403
Investments	13,177	12,838
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $109 and $115, respectively	3,750	3,811
Inventories	1,873	1,725
Tax assets	696	736
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	814	697
Total current assets	21,597	21,210
Property, plant, and equipment	6,320	6,439
Accumulated depreciation	(3,959)	(4,047)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	2,361	2,392
Goodwill	11,024	10,593
Other intangible assets, net	2,437	2,286
Long-term tax assets	183	300
Other assets	1,178	1,162
Total assets	38,780	37,943
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	3,970	1,613
Accounts payable	723	742
Accrued compensation	806	1,015
Accrued income taxes	168	164
Deferred tax liabilities	18	19
Other accrued expenses	1,267	2,006
Total current liabilities	6,952	5,559
Long-term debt	9,708	10,315
Long-term accrued compensation and retirement benefits	681	662
Long-term accrued income taxes	1,322	1,343
Long-term deferred tax liabilities	420	386
Other long-term liabilities	259	235
Total liabilities	19,342	18,500
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock - par value $1.00	0	0
Common stock - par value $0.10	98	100
Retained earnings	19,846	19,940
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(506)	(597)
Total shareholders' equity	19,438	19,443
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 38,780	$ 37,943