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Overview and Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended
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Oct. 31, 2016
Accounting Policies [Abstract] |
New Accounting Pronouncement, Early Adoption | The following table presents the Consolidated Balance Sheet under the historical accounting method for deferred taxes and as adjusted to reflect the adoption of the amendments:
| October 31, 2015
| Historical Accounting Method |  | Effect of Adoption |  | As Adjusted
| In millions
Other current assets | $ | 7,677 |  |  | $ | (1,209 | ) |  | $ | 6,468 |
Long-term financing receivables and other assets | $ | 11,020 |  |  | $ | (145 | ) |  | $ | 10,875 |
Taxes on earnings | $ | (634 | ) |  | $ | 158 |  |  | $ | (476 | )
Other liabilities | $ | (10,098 | ) |  | $ | 1,196 |  |  | $ | (8,902 | )

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