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Capitalized Software Held for Sale (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2015
Capitalized Computer Software, Net [Abstract] |
Capitalized Software Held for Sale | Changes in the carrying amount of capitalized software held for sale, net, which is included in other assets in the consolidated balance sheets, were as follows:
| Years Ended March 31,
(In millions) | 2015 |  | 2014 |  | 2013
Balance, at beginning of period | $ | 103 |  |  | $ | 126 |  |  | $ | 144 |
Amounts capitalized | 34 |  |  | 40 |  |  | 49 |
Amortization expense | (40 | ) |  | (50 | ) |  | (56 | )
Impairment charges | — |  |  | (12 | ) |  | (10 | )
Foreign currency translations adjustments, net | (6 | ) |  | (1 | ) |  | (1 | )
Balance, at end of period | $ | 91 |  |  | $ | 103 |  |  | $ | 126 |

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