Consolidated Balance Sheet - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Current Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 626	$ 616
Accounts receivable, net	2,470	2,315
Inventories	1,778	1,790
Other current assets	498	490
Total Current Assets	5,372	5,211
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net	7,328	7,436
Investments in Equity Companies	260	233
Goodwill	1,576	1,576
Other Assets	767	695
TOTAL ASSETS	15,303	15,151
Current Liabilities
Debt payable within one year	1,599	953
Trade accounts payable	2,826	2,834
Accrued expenses	1,899	1,730
Dividends payable	350	341
Total Current Liabilities	6,674	5,858
Long-term Debt	6,081	6,472
Noncurrent Employee Benefits	1,152	1,184
Deferred Income Taxes	421	395
Other Liabilities	359	299
Redeemable Preferred Securities of Subsidiaries	61	61
Stockholders' Equity
Kimberly-Clark Corporation	317	629
Noncontrolling Interests	238	253
Total Stockholders' Equity	555	882
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY	$ 15,303	$ 15,151

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- Definition

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).