Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2014

Valuation and Qualifying Accounts [Abstract]

VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

JOHNSON CONTROLS, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES

SCHEDULE II - VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS

(In millions)

Year Ended September 30,	2014			2013			2012
Accounts Receivable - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Balance at beginning of period	$	68		$	78		$	89
Provision charged to costs and expenses	50			68			47
Reserve adjustments	(22		)	(50		)	(15		)
Accounts charged off	(19		)	(27		)	(42		)
Acquisition of businesses	1			1			—
Divestiture of businesses	—			(1		)	—
Currency translation	(1		)	—			(1		)
Transfers to held for sale	(5		)	(1		)	—
Balance at end of period	$	72		$	68		$	78
Deferred Tax Assets - Valuation Allowance
Balance at beginning of period	$	1,172		$	766		$	719
Allowance provision for new operating and other loss carryforwards	121			165			119
Allowance provision (benefit) adjustments	(8		)	250			(72		)
Transfers to held for sale	—			(9		)	—
Balance at end of period	$	1,285		$	1,172		$	766