Guarantees, Indemnifications and Warranties (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2019

Guarantees [Abstract]

Schedule of indemnified litigation matters and other contingencies

As of October 31, 2019 and 2018, the Company’s receivable and payable balances related to indemnified litigation matters and other contingencies, and income tax-related indemnification covered by these agreements were as follows:

	As of October 31,
	2019		2018
	In millions
Litigation matters and other contingencies
Receivable	$	85	$	104
Payable	$	55	$	83
Income tax-related indemnification(1)
Net indemnification receivable - long-term(2)	$	202	$	16
Net indemnification receivable - short-term(2)	$	63	$	17
Net indemnification payable - long-term	$	9	$	9
Net indemnification payable - short-term(2)	$	—	$	26

(1) The actual amount that the Company may receive or pay could vary depending upon the outcome of certain unresolved tax matters, which may not be resolved for several years.

(2) The change in the income tax related indemnification accounts is primarily related to the termination of the Tax Matters Agreement with HP Inc., as well as the impact of the settlement of the U.S. federal income tax audit of fiscal years 2013 through 2015 for HP Inc.

Changes in aggregate product warranty liabilities and changes

The Company's aggregate product warranty liabilities and changes therein were as follows:

	Fiscal years ended October 31,
	2019			2018
	In millions
Balance at beginning of year	$	430		$	475
Accruals for warranties issued	239			265
Adjustments related to pre-existing warranties	6			(10		)
Settlements made	(275		)	(300		)
Balance at end of year(1)	$	400		$	430

(1)

The Company includes the current portion in Other accrued liabilities, and amounts due after one year in Other non-current liabilities in the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheets.