XML 92 R72.htm IDEA: XBRL DOCUMENT
v3.8.0.1

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets Changes in Carrying Amount of Goodwill (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended
--- | --- | ---
Jun. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2017 | Sep. 30, 2016 | Sep. 30, 2015
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance |  | $ 21,024 | $ 4,460 |
Business Acquisitions |  | (256) | 16,622 |
Business Divestitures |  | (1,269) | (19) |
Currency Translation and Other |  | 189 | (39) |
Goodwill, Ending Balance |  | 19,688 | 21,024 | $ 4,460
Power Solutions |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance |  | 1,086 | 1,082 |
Business Acquisitions |  | 0 | 0 |
Business Divestitures |  | 0 | 0 |
Currency Translation and Other |  | 11 | 4 |
Goodwill, Ending Balance |  | 1,097 | 1,086 | 1,082
Building Solutions North America |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Business Divestitures | $ (3) |  |  |
Building Solutions North America | Building Technologies & Solutions |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance |  | 9,734 | 930 |
Business Acquisitions |  | (147) | 8,829 |
Business Divestitures |  | 0 | (3) |
Currency Translation and Other |  | 50 | (22) |
Goodwill, Ending Balance |  | 9,637 | 9,734 | 930
Building Solutions EMEA/LA | Building Technologies & Solutions |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance |  | 1,981 | 195 |
Business Acquisitions |  | (37) | 1,787 |
Business Divestitures |  | 0 | 0 |
Impairments |  |  |  | (47)
Currency Translation and Other |  | 68 | (1) |
Goodwill, Ending Balance |  | 2,012 | 1,981 | 195
Building Solutions Asia Pacific | Building Technologies & Solutions |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance |  | 1,260 | 310 |
Business Acquisitions |  | (14) | 968 |
Business Divestitures |  | 2 | 0 |
Currency Translation and Other |  | 11 | (18) |
Goodwill, Ending Balance |  | 1,255 | 1,260 | 310
Global Products | Building Technologies & Solutions |  |  |  |
Goodwill [Roll Forward] |  |  |  |
Goodwill, Beginning Balance |  | 6,963 | 1,943 |
Business Acquisitions |  | (58) | 5,038 |
Business Divestitures |  | (1,267) | 16 |
Currency Translation and Other |  | 49 | (2) |
Goodwill, Ending Balance |  | $ 5,687 | $ 6,963 | $ 1,943

X
- Definition Amount after accumulated impairment loss of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 350 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (a) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35741047&loc=d3e13816-109267 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 350 -SubTopic 20 -Section 45 -Paragraph 1 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6388280&loc=d3e13770-109266 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 350 -SubTopic 20 -Section 45 -Paragraph 5 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=64834752&loc=SL49117168-202975 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_Goodwill
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | instant

X
- Definition Amount of increase in asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized resulting from a business combination. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 350 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35741047&loc=d3e13816-109267 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_GoodwillAcquiredDuringPeriod
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount of foreign currency translation gain (loss) which increases (decreases) an asset representing future economic benefits from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 350 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (f) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35741047&loc=d3e13816-109267 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_GoodwillForeignCurrencyTranslationGainLoss
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount of loss from the write-down of an asset representing the future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 350 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 2 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35741047&loc=d3e13854-109267 Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 350 -SubTopic 20 -Section 45 -Paragraph 2 -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=6388280&loc=d3e13777-109266 Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 230 -SubTopic 10 -Section 45 -Paragraph 28 -Subparagraph (b) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=66902209&loc=d3e3602-108585 Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 350 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (e) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35741047&loc=d3e13816-109267 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_GoodwillImpairmentLoss
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | debit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period. + References No definition available. + Details
Name: | us-gaap_GoodwillRollForward
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:stringItemType
Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

X
- Definition Amount of divestiture of an asset representing future economic benefits arising from other assets acquired in a business combination that are not individually identified and separately recognized. + References Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef -Publisher FASB -Name Accounting Standards Codification -Topic 350 -SubTopic 20 -Section 50 -Paragraph 1 -Subparagraph (d) -URI http://asc.fasb.org/extlink&oid=35741047&loc=d3e13816-109267 + Details
Name: | us-gaap_GoodwillWrittenOffRelatedToSaleOfBusinessUnit
Namespace Prefix: | us-gaap_
Data Type: | xbrli:monetaryItemType
Balance Type: | credit
Period Type: | duration

X
- Details
Name: | jci_PrimaryBusinessInformationByPrimaryBusinessAxis=jci_PowerSolutionsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis=jci_BuildingSolutionsNorthAmericaMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | jci_PrimaryBusinessInformationByPrimaryBusinessAxis=jci_BuildingTechnologiesSolutionsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis=jci_BuildingSolutionsEMEALAMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis=jci_BuildingSolutionsAsiaPacificMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |

X
- Details
Name: | us-gaap_StatementBusinessSegmentsAxis=jci_GlobalProductsMember
Namespace Prefix: |
Data Type: | na
Balance Type: |
Period Type: |