Revenue Recognized Under Previous Guidance (Tables)

12 Months Ended

Dec. 31, 2018

Revenue Recognized Under Previous Guidance [Abstract]

Schedule of New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Table Text Block]

	For the year ended December 31, 2018
In millions, except per share amounts	Under Current Guidance			Adjustments			Under Previous Guidance
Consolidated Statement of Operations
Product revenue	$	2,341		$	(32	)	$	2,309
Cost of products	1,988			(16		)	1,972
Selling, general and administrative expenses	1,005			1			1,006
Total operating expenses	6,214			(15		)	6,199
Income (loss) from operations	191			(17		)	174
Loss from continuing operations before income taxes	39			(17		)	22
Income tax benefit	73			(4		)	69
Loss from continuing operations	(34		)	(13		)	(47		)
Net loss	(86		)	(13		)	(99		)
Net loss attributable to NCR	$	(88	)	$	(13	)	$	(101	)
Loss per common share from continuing operations
Basic	$	(0.72	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.83	)
Diluted	$	(0.72	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(0.83	)
Net loss per common share
Basic	$	(1.16	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(1.27	)
Diluted	$	(1.16	)	$	(0.11	)	$	(1.27	)

	As of December 31, 2018
In millions	Under Current Guidance		Adjustments			Under Previous Guidance
Consolidated Balance Sheet
Assets
Accounts receivable, net	$	1,356	$	22		$	1,378
Other current assets	397		(9		)	388
Total current assets	3,023		13			3,036
Deferred income taxes	448		5			453
Other assets	504		(14		)	490
Total Assets	$	7,761	$	4		$	7,765
Liabilities
Contract liabilities	$	461	$	18		$	479
Other current liabilities	501		3			504
Total current liabilities	2,282		21			2,303
Total liabilities	6,489		21			6,510
Retained earnings	606		(17		)	589
Total NCR stockholders’ equity	395		(17		)	378
Total stockholders’ equity	399		(17		)	382
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	7,761	$	4		$	7,765