Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 1,666	$ 1,290
Restricted cash	0	1
Short-term investments	20	26
Accounts receivable, net of allowance for doubtful accounts: 2024- $44 ; 2023 - $54	2,867	2,826
Prepaid and other current assets	906	1,000
Total current assets	5,459	5,143
Property and equipment:
Buildings and leasehold improvements	433	424
Equipment and furniture	655	628
Total property and equipment	1,088	1,052
Less: accumulated depreciation	(823)	(794)
Property and equipment, net	265	258
Right of use assets	413	379
Goodwill	34,917	34,850
Other intangible assets, net	16,556	17,398
Equity investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries	1,774	1,787
Asset for pension benefits	246	238
Other non-current assets	591	536
Total Assets	60,221	60,589
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable	553	557
Accrued compensation and contributions to retirement plans	1,073	906
Short-term debt	4	47
Income taxes currently payable	199	121
Unearned revenue	3,694	3,461
Other current liabilities	869	1,033
Total current liabilities	6,392	6,125
Long-term debt	11,394	11,412
Lease liabilities – non-current	535	541
Pension and other postretirement benefits	180	199
Deferred tax liability – non-current	3,397	3,690
Other non-current liabilities	815	522
Total liabilities	22,713	22,489
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	4,252	3,800
Commitments and contingencies (Note 13)
Equity:
Common stock, $1 par value: authorized - 600 million shares; issued: 415 million shares in 2024 and 2023	415	415
Additional paid-in capital	44,321	44,231
Retained income	20,977	18,728
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(883)	(763)
Less: common stock in treasury - at cost: 2024 - 100 million shares; 2023- 93 million shares	(31,671)	(28,411)
Total equity – controlling interests	33,159	34,200
Total equity – noncontrolling interests	97	100
Total equity	33,256	34,300
Total liabilities and equity	$ 60,221	$ 60,589