Valuation and Qualifying Accounts

12 Months Ended

Sep. 30, 2016

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,	2016			2015			2014
Accounts Receivable - Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
Balance at beginning of period	$	82		$	72		$	68
Provision charged to costs and expenses	59			41			50
Reserve adjustments	(16		)	(15		)	(22		)
Accounts charged off	(21		)	(16		)	(19		)
Acquisition of businesses	12			1			1
Currency translation	—			(1		)	(1		)
Transfers to held for sale	—			—			(5		)
Balance at end of period	$	116		$	82		$	72
Deferred Tax Assets - Valuation Allowance
Balance at beginning of period	$	1,256		$	1,285		$	1,172
Allowance provision for new operating and other loss carryforwards	121			23			121
Allowance provision benefits	(274		)	(52		)	(8		)
Acquisition of businesses	54			—			—
Balance at end of period	$	1,157		$	1,256		$	1,285