Allowance for Doubtful Accounts - Aging Analysis (Details) (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Jul. 31, 2014	Oct. 31, 2013
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Finance Receivables, Current	$ 1,939	$ 1,903
30-90 days past due	74	46
Over 90 days past due	22	9
Total finance receivables	2,035	1,958
Retail Portfolio [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Finance Receivables, Current	649	699
30-90 days past due	72	44
Over 90 days past due	18	8
Total finance receivables	739	751
Wholesale Portfolio [Member]
Financing Receivable, Recorded Investment, Past Due [Line Items]
Finance Receivables, Current	1,290	1,204
30-90 days past due	2	2
Over 90 days past due	4	1
Total finance receivables	$ 1,296	$ 1,207

'Reflects carrying amount of all categories of loans and leases held in portfolio, net of unearned income and the allowance for losses on loans and leases, due from customers, clients, lessees, borrowers, or others within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer).

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Financing Receivables Recorded Investment 30 To 90 Days Past Due

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Financing receivables that are equal to or greater than 90 days past due.

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Amount before allowance of loans and leases held in portfolio, including but not limited to, commercial and consumer loans. Includes deferred interest and fees, undisbursed portion of loan balance, unamortized costs and premiums and discounts from face amounts. Excludes loans and leases covered under loss sharing agreements.

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