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Valuation and Qualifying Accounts - (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Provision for doubtful accounts $ 193 $ 102 $ 75
Other Changes (2) (3) (39) (30)  
Reserve for doubtful accounts receivable      
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 224 238 308
Provision for doubtful accounts 193 102 75
Write-offs (1) [1] (23) (71) (115)
Other Changes (2) (3) [3] (11) [2] (45) (30)
Ending balance 383 224 238
Reserve for inventories      
Movement in Valuation Allowances and Reserves [Roll Forward]      
Beginning balance 319 382 346
Charged to Cost and Expenses 195 37 85
Write-offs (1) [1] (235) (92) (46)
Other Changes (2) (3) [3] (1) (8) (3)
Ending balance $ 278 $ 319 $ 382
[1] Represents the elimination of accounts receivable and inventory deemed uncollectible or worthless.
[2] For the year ended December 31, 2014 and 2013, the reserve for doubtful accounts receivable includes a $39 million and $30 million reduction, respectively, due to the currency devaluation in Venezuela.
[3] Represents transfers, currency translation adjustments and divestitures.