Consolidated Balance Sheet (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2012	Mar. 31, 2012	Dec. 31, 2011
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,214		$ 808
Receivables, net	4,265		3,557
Programming rights	970		987
Other current assets	372		329
Total current assets	9,821		5,681
Film and television costs	4,920		5,227
Investments	1,195		3,430
Noncurrent receivables, net	1,038		1,008
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation	5,213		4,964
Goodwill	14,872		14,657
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization	15,502		15,695
Other noncurrent assets, net	177		122
Total assets	52,738		50,784
Current Liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses related to trade creditors	2,464		2,119
Accrued participations and residuals	1,282		1,255
Program obligations	556		508
Deferred revenue	760		728
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities	1,315		1,447
Current portion of long-term debt	458		554
Total current liabilities	6,835		6,611
Long-term debt, less current portion	9,235		9,614
Accrued participations, residuals and program obligations	891		873
Deferred revenue	382		381
Deferred income taxes	242		110
Other noncurrent liabilities	2,979		2,930
Commitments and contingencies
Redeemable noncontrolling interests	133		184
Equity:
Member's capital	31,685		29,798
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)	(61)		(78)
Total NBCUniversal member's equity	31,624		29,720
Noncontrolling interests	417		361
Total equity	32,041		30,081
Total liabilities and equity	$ 52,738		$ 50,784