Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jan. 23, 2015	Apr. 25, 2014
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 17,231	$ 1,403
Investments	13,917	12,838
Accounts receivable, less allowances of $108 and $115, respectively	3,568	3,811
Inventories	1,875	1,725
Tax assets	618	736
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	952	697
Total current assets	38,161	21,210
Property, plant, and equipment	6,343	6,439
Accumulated depreciation	(4,017)	(4,047)
Property, plant, and equipment, net	2,326	2,392
Goodwill	10,950	10,593
Other intangible assets, net	2,339	2,286
Long-term tax assets	207	300
Other assets	1,250	1,162
Total assets	55,233	37,943
Current liabilities:
Short-term borrowings	2,185	1,613
Accounts payable	635	742
Accrued compensation	1,005	1,015
Accrued income taxes	173	164
Deferred tax liabilities	17	19
Other accrued expenses	1,598	2,006
Total current liabilities	5,613	5,559
Long-term debt	26,641	10,315
Long-term accrued compensation and retirement benefits	671	662
Long-term accrued income taxes	1,405	1,343
Long-term deferred tax liabilities	415	386
Other long-term liabilities	315	235
Total liabilities	35,060	18,500
Commitments and contingencies
Shareholders' equity:
Preferred stock - par value $1.00	0	0
Common stock - par value $0.10	99	100
Retained earnings	20,735	19,940
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(661)	(597)
Total shareholders' equity	20,173	19,443
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity	$ 55,233	$ 37,943