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Supplementary Financial Information (Tables)
6 Months Ended
Apr. 30, 2021
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Schedule of Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Related to Accounts Receivable
The allowance for credit losses related to accounts receivable and changes were as follows:
 Six months ended April 30, 2021
 In millions
Balance at beginning of period$122 
Current-period allowance for credit losses23 
Deductions, net of recoveries(12)
Balance at end of period$133 
Schedule of Transferred Trade Receivables Not Collected from Third Parties
The following is a summary of the activity under these arrangements:
Three months ended April 30Six months ended April 30
 2021 20202021 2020
 In millions
Balance at beginning of period(1)
$207 $88 $188 $235 
Trade receivables sold2,947 2,323 6,489 5,181 
Cash receipts(2,940)(2,286)(6,472)(5,291)
Foreign currency and other(2)(1)(1)
Balance at end of period(1)
$212 $124 $212 $124 
(1) Amounts outstanding from third parties reported in Accounts receivable in the Consolidated Condensed Balance Sheets.
Inventory
Inventory
 As of
 April 30, 2021October 31, 2020
 In millions
Finished goods$3,697 $3,662 
Purchased parts and fabricated assemblies(1)
3,805 2,301 
$7,502 $5,963 
(1) Increase is attributable to strategic buys in Personal Systems.
Other Current Assets
Other Current Assets
 As of
 April 30, 2021October 31, 2020
 In millions
Supplier and other receivables$1,960 $2,092 
Prepaid and other current assets1,289 1,104 
Value-added taxes receivable914 970 
Available-for-sale investments12 274 
$4,175 $4,440 
Property, Plant and Equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, net
 As of
 April 30, 2021October 31, 2020
 In millions
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements$2,125 $2,066 
Machinery and equipment, including equipment held for lease5,316 5,275 
7,441 7,341 
Accumulated depreciation(4,903)(4,714)
$2,538 $2,627 
Other Non-Current Assets
Other Non-Current Assets
 As of
 April 30, 2021October 31, 2020
 In millions
Deferred tax assets$2,467 $2,515 
Right-of-use assets from operating leases, net1,074 1,107 
Deposits and prepaid705 337 
Intangible assets572 540 
Other578 527 
$5,396 $5,026 
Other Current Liabilities
Other Current Liabilities
 As of
 April 30, 2021October 31, 2020
 In millions
Sales and marketing programs$3,342 $3,185 
Employee compensation and benefit 1,385 1,194 
Deferred revenue1,265 1,208 
Other accrued taxes1,066 1,051 
Warranty774 746 
Operating lease liabilities308 275 
Tax liability255 223 
Other3,184 2,960 
$11,579 $10,842 
Other Non-Current Liabilities
Other Non-Current Liabilities
 As of
 April 30, 2021October 31, 2020
 In millions
Pension, post-retirement, and post-employment liabilities$1,413 $1,576 
Deferred revenue1,053 1,072 
Operating lease liabilities867 904 
Tax liability714 746 
Deferred tax liability35 25 
Other881 823 
$4,963 $5,146 
Interest and Other, Net
Interest and other, net
 Three months ended April 30Six months ended April 30
 202120202021 2020
 In millions
Interest expense on borrowings$(64)$(64)$(128)$(122)
Other, net38 64 77 135 
$(26)$— $(51)$13 
Net Revenue by Region
Net revenue by region
Three months ended April 30Six months ended April 30
 202120202021 2020
 In millions
Americas$6,846 $5,205 $13,740 $11,164 
Europe, Middle East and Africa5,766 4,654 11,263 9,886 
Asia-Pacific and Japan3,265 2,610 6,520 6,037 
Total net revenue$15,877 $12,469 $31,523 $27,087