Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jun. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2012
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 391	$ 265	$ 602
Accounts receivable - net	7,259	7,308	7,155
Inventories	2,354	2,227	2,362
Other current assets	2,665	2,873	2,447
Current assets	12,669	12,673	12,566
Property, plant and equipment - net	6,569	6,440	6,116
Goodwill	7,135	6,982	6,953
Other intangible assets-net	1,055	947	949
Investments in partially-owned affiliates	1,022	948	1,007
Other noncurrent assets	3,300	2,894	3,411
Total assets	31,750	30,884	31,002
Liabilities and Equity
Short-term debt	312	323	925
Current portion of long-term debt	1,119	424	110
Accounts payable	6,217	6,114	6,062
Accrued compensation and benefits	1,106	1,090	1,000
Other current liabilities	3,030	2,904	2,714
Current liabilities	11,784	10,855	10,811
Long-term debt	4,593	5,321	5,624
Pension and postretirement benefits	1,205	1,248	744
Other noncurrent liabilities	1,602	1,504	1,866
Long-term liabilities	7,400	8,073	8,234
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	205	253	214
Common stock, $1.00 par value	697	688	688
Capital in excess of par value	2,294	2,047	2,045
Retained earnings	9,289	8,541	8,691
Treasury stock, at cost	(406)	(179)	(119)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	244	458	291
Shareholders' equity attributable to Johnson Controls, Inc.	12,118	11,555	11,596
Noncontrolling interests	243	148	147
Total equity	12,361	11,703	11,743
Total liabilities and equity	$ 31,750	$ 30,884	$ 31,002