Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2019

SEC Schedule, 12-09, 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,	2019			2018			2017
Accounts Receivable - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Balance at beginning of period	$	169		$	172		$	168
Provision charged to costs and expenses	37			14			25
Accounts charged off, net of recoveries	(21		)	(17		)	(41		)
Acquisition (divestiture) of businesses	(10		)	—			18
Currency translation	(2		)	—			2
Balance at end of period	$	173		$	169		$	172
Deferred Tax Assets - Valuation Allowance
Balance at beginning of period	$	5,088		$	3,735		$	3,290
Allowance provision for new operating and other loss carryforwards	195			1,639			550
Allowance provision benefits	(215		)	(286		)	(158		)
Acquisition of businesses	—			—			53
Balance at end of period	$	5,068		$	5,088		$	3,735