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).

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- Definition

Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable, pertaining to costs that are statutory in nature, are incurred on contractual obligations, or accumulate over time and for which invoices have not yet been received or will not be rendered. Examples include taxes, interest, rent and utilities. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer).

Consolidated Balance Sheets (Condensed) - USD ($) $ in Millions	Mar. 31, 2019	Jan. 01, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2018	Dec. 31, 2017
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 301		$ 607
Receivables, net	1,686		1,602
Inventories	1,851		1,690
Prepaid expenses and other current assets	186		180
Total current assets	4,024		4,079
Goodwill	4,418		4,442
Intangible assets, net	2,136		2,193
Property, plant and equipment, net	3,734		3,745
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net	213	$ 220
Other non-current assets	832		803
Total	15,357		15,262
Current liabilities
Short-term debt	125		89
Current maturities of long-term debt	83		81
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	47
Accounts payable	2,223		2,732
Accrued liabilities	864		1,011
Total current liabilities	3,342		3,913
Long-term debt, excluding current maturities	8,814		8,493
Current portion of operating lease liabilities	167
Postretirement and pension liabilities	671		683
Other non-current liabilities	861		887
Commitments and contingent liabilities
Noncontrolling interests	368		349
Crown Holdings shareholders’ equity	1,134		937
Total equity	1,502		1,286	$ 1,112	$ 923
Total	$ 15,357		$ 15,262