Exit and disposal activities (Tables)

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2017

Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]

Accrued Expenses Related to Cost Transformation

The changes in accrued expenses and other liabilities related to the Cost Transformation Program for the three months ended November 30, 2017 include the following (in millions):

	Real estate costs			Severance and other business transition and exit costs			Total
Balance at August 31, 2017	$	521		$	79		$	600
Payments	(42		)	(39		)	(81		)
Balance at November 30, 2017	$	479		$	40		$	519