Receivables (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions |
May 31, 2018 |
Aug. 31, 2017 |
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| Receivables [Abstract] | ||
| Trade receivables | $ 4,513 | $ 3,490 |
| Income and other taxes | 142 | 100 |
| Other | 257 | 169 |
| Receivables | $ 4,912 | $ 3,759 |
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- Definition Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Carrying amount due within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from tax authorities as of the balance sheet date representing refunds of overpayments or recoveries based on agreed-upon resolutions of disputes. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition Amount, after allowance, of receivables classified as other, due within one year or the operating cycle, if longer. No definition available.
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- Definition The total amount due to the entity within one year of the balance sheet date (or one operating cycle, if longer) from outside sources, including trade accounts receivable, notes and loans receivable, as well as any other types of receivables, net of allowances established for the purpose of reducing such receivables to an amount that approximates their net realizable value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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