Consolidated Statements of Financial Position (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 245	$ 1,055	$ 314
Accounts receivable - net	6,743	7,206	7,090
Inventories	2,452	2,325	2,384
Assets held for sale	777	804	0
Other current assets	2,509	2,308	3,115
Current assets	12,726	13,698	12,903
Property, plant and equipment - net	6,665	6,585	6,553
Goodwill	6,717	6,589	7,016
Other intangible assets-net	1,070	999	1,031
Investments in partially-owned affiliates	1,043	1,024	1,015
Other noncurrent assets	2,611	2,623	2,789
Total assets	30,832	31,518	31,307
Liabilities and Equity
Short-term debt	986	119	715
Current portion of long-term debt	818	819	320
Accounts payable	5,592	6,318	5,880
Accrued compensation and benefits	1,017	1,215	931
Liabilities held for sale	321	402	0
Other current liabilities	3,069	3,244	2,922
Current liabilities	11,803	12,117	10,768
Long-term debt	4,866	4,560	5,413
Pension and postretirement benefits	736	750	1,235
Other noncurrent liabilities	1,466	1,360	1,533
Long-term liabilities	7,068	6,670	8,181
Commitments and contingencies (Note 18)
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	169	157	270
Common stock, $1.00 par value	703	700	684
Capital in excess of par value	2,431	2,399	2,092
Retained earnings	9,649	9,328	8,842
Treasury stock, at cost	(1,652)	(531)	(180)
Accumulated other comprehensive income	400	418	495
Shareholders' equity attributable to Johnson Controls, Inc.	11,531	12,314	11,933
Noncontrolling interests	261	260	155
Total equity	11,792	12,574	12,088
Total liabilities and equity	$ 30,832	$ 31,518	$ 31,307