Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2017

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

JOHNSON CONTROLS INTERNATIONAL PLC AND SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(In millions)

Year Ended September 30,	2017			2016			2015
Accounts Receivable - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Balance at beginning of period	$	173		$	70		$	64
Provision charged to costs and expenses	39			45			27
Reserve adjustments	(9		)	(8		)	(5		)
Accounts charged off	(41		)	(25		)	(16		)
Acquisition of businesses	18			91			1
Currency translation	2			—			(1		)
Balance at end of period	$	182		$	173		$	70
Deferred Tax Assets - Valuation Allowance
Balance at beginning of period	$	3,400		$	1,151		$	1,111
Allowance provision for new operating and other loss carryforwards	542			121			23
Allowance provision benefits	(157		)	(331		)	17
Acquisition of businesses	53			2,459			—
Balance at end of period	$	3,838		$	3,400		$	1,151