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Document and Entity Information
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Jan. 17, 2012
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| Document and Entity Information [Abstract] | ||
| Entity Registrant Name | CA, INC. | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000356028 | |
| Document Type | 10-Q | |
| Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2011 | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2012 | |
| Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --03-31 | |
| Entity Filer Category | Large Accelerated Filer | |
| Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 485,644,527 |
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If the value is true, then the document as an amendment to previously-filed/accepted document. No definition available.
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End date of current fiscal year in the format --MM-DD. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal period of the document report. For a first quarter 2006 quarterly report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, the first fiscal quarter should be given as the fiscal period focus. Values: FY, Q1, Q2, Q3, Q4, H1, H2, M9, T1, T2, T3, M8, CY. No definition available.
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This is focus fiscal year of the document report in CCYY format. For a 2006 annual report, which may also provide financial information from prior periods, fiscal 2006 should be given as the fiscal year focus. Example: 2006. No definition available.
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The end date of the period reflected on the cover page if a periodic report. For all other reports and registration statements containing historical data, it is the date up through which that historical data is presented. If there is no historical data in the report, use the filing date. The format of the date is CCYY-MM-DD. No definition available.
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The type of document being provided (such as 10-K, 10-Q, N-1A, etc). The document type is limited to the same value as the supporting SEC submission type, minus any "/A" suffix. The acceptable values are as follows: S-1, S-3, S-4, S-11, F-1, F-3, F-4, F-9, F-10, 6-K, 8-K, 10, 10-K, 10-Q, 20-F, 40-F, N-1A, 485BPOS, 497, NCSR, N-CSR, N-CSRS, N-Q, 10-KT, 10-QT, 20-FT, POS AM and Other. No definition available.
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A unique 10-digit SEC-issued value to identify entities that have filed disclosures with the SEC. It is commonly abbreviated as CIK. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Indicate number of shares outstanding of each of registrant's classes of common stock, as of latest practicable date. Where multiple classes exist define each class by adding class of stock items such as Common Class A [Member], Common Class B [Member] onto the Instrument [Domain] of the Entity Listings, Instrument No definition available.
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Indicate whether the registrant is one of the following: (1) Large Accelerated Filer, (2) Accelerated Filer, (3) Non-accelerated Filer, or (4) Smaller Reporting Company. Definitions of these categories are stated in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. This information should be based on the registrant's current or most recent filing containing the related disclosure. No definition available.
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The exact name of the entity filing the report as specified in its charter, which is required by forms filed with the SEC. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of liabilities incurred (and for which invoices have typically been received) and payable to vendors for goods and services received that are used in an entity's business. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred and payable for real and property taxes. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date of the unpaid sum of the known and estimated amounts payable to satisfy all currently due domestic and foreign income tax obligations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated change in equity from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources, net of tax effect, at period end. Excludes Net Income (Loss), and accumulated changes in equity from transactions resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners. Includes foreign currency translation items, certain pension adjustments, unrealized gains and losses on certain investments in debt and equity securities, other than temporary impairment (OTTI) losses related to factors other than credit losses on available-for-sale and held-to-maturity debt securities that an entity does not intend to sell and it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before recovery of the amortized cost basis, as well as changes in the fair value of derivatives related to the effective portion of a designated cash flow hedge. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Value received from shareholders in common stock-related transactions that are in excess of par value or stated value and amounts received from other stock-related transactions. Includes only common stock transactions (excludes preferred stock transactions). May be called contributed capital, capital in excess of par, capital surplus, or paid-in capital. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are recognized. Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all assets that are expected to be realized in cash, sold, or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Assets are probable future economic benefits obtained or controlled by an entity as a result of past transactions or events. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Investments in debt and equity securities which are categorized neither as trading securities nor held-to-maturity securities and which are intended be sold or mature within one year from the balance sheet date or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer. Such securities are reported at fair value; unrealized gains (losses) related to Available-for-sale Securities are excluded from earnings and reported in a separate component of shareholders' equity (other comprehensive income), unless the Available-for-sale security is designated as a hedge or is determined to have had an other than temporary decline in fair value below its amortized cost basis. All or a portion of the unrealized holding gain (loss) of an Available-for-sale security that is designated as being hedged in a fair value hedge is recognized in earnings during the period of the hedge, as are other than temporary declines in fair value below the cost basis for investments in equity securities and debt securities that an entity intends to sell or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell before the recovery of its amortized cost basis. Other than temporary declines in fair value below the cost basis for debt securities categorized as Available-for-sale that an entity does not intend to sell and for which it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before the recovery of its amortized cost basis are bifurcated into credit losses and losses related to all other factors. Other than temporary declines in fair value below cost basis related to credit losses are recognized in earnings, and losses related to all other factors are recognized in other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Investments in debt and equity securities which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading and which are intended to be sold or mature more than one year from the balance sheet date or operating cycle, if longer. Such securities are reported at fair value; unrealized gains (losses) related to Available-for-sale Securities are excluded from earnings and reported in a separate component of shareholders' equity (other comprehensive income), unless the Available-for-sale security is designated as a hedge or is determined to have had an other than temporary decline in fair value below its amortized cost basis. All or a portion of the unrealized holding gain (loss) of an Available-for-sale security that is designated as being hedged in a fair value hedge is recognized in earnings during the period of the hedge, as are other than temporary declines in fair value below the cost basis for investments in equity securities and debt securities that an entity intends to sell or it is more likely than not that it will be required to sell before the recovery of its amortized cost basis. Other than temporary declines in fair value below the cost basis for debt securities categorized as Available-for-sale that an entity does not intend to sell and for which it is not more likely than not that the entity will be required to sell before the recovery of its amortized cost basis are bifurcated into credit losses and losses related to all other factors. Other than temporary declines in fair value below cost basis related to credit losses are recognized in earnings, and losses related to all other factors are recognized in other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable common stock (or common stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable common shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of the sum of short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt and capital lease obligations, which are due within one year (or one business cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The noncurrent portion of deferred revenue amount as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue is a liability related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized, and is not expected to be recognized in the next twelve months. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The current portion of the aggregate tax effects as of the balance sheet date of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after deducting the allocated valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. An unrecognized tax benefit that is directly related to a position taken in a tax year that results in a net operating loss carryforward is presented as a reduction of the related deferred tax asset. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The noncurrent portion as of the balance sheet date of the aggregate carrying amount of all future tax deductions arising from temporary differences between tax basis and generally accepted accounting principles basis recognition of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses, which can only be deducted for tax purposes when permitted under enacted tax laws; after the valuation allowance, if any, to reduce such amount to net realizable value. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, is classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the current portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A current taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a current asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise separates deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, is classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Represents the noncurrent portion of deferred tax liabilities, which result from applying the applicable tax rate to net taxable temporary differences pertaining to each jurisdiction to which the entity is obligated to pay income tax. A noncurrent taxable temporary difference is a difference between the tax basis and the carrying amount of a noncurrent asset or liability in the financial statements prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. In a classified statement of financial position, an enterprise separates deferred tax liabilities and assets into a current amount and a noncurrent amount. Deferred tax liabilities and assets are classified as current or noncurrent based on the classification of the related asset or liability for financial reporting. A deferred tax liability or asset that is not related to an asset or liability for financial reporting, including deferred tax assets related to carryforwards, are classified according to the expected reversal date of the temporary difference. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable for obligations related to services received from employees, such as accrued salaries and bonuses, payroll taxes and fringe benefits. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts as of the balance sheet date of all liabilities that are recognized. Liabilities are probable future sacrifices of economic benefits arising from present obligations of an entity to transfer assets or provide services to other entities in the future. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity items (or Partners' Capital, as applicable), including the portion of equity attributable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total obligations incurred as part of normal operations that are expected to be paid during the following twelve months or within one business cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The noncurrent portion of the amount recognized for uncertain tax positions as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying values as of the balance sheet date of all long-term debt, which is debt initially having maturities due after one year from the balance sheet date or beyond the operating cycle, if longer, but excluding the portions thereof scheduled to be repaid within one year (current maturities) or the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying value as of the balance sheet date of obligations incurred through that date and payable arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Used to reflect the current portion of the liabilities (due within one year or within the normal operating cycle if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of current assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Current assets are expected to be realized or consumed within one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent assets not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent assets are expected to be realized or consumed after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate carrying amount, as of the balance sheet date, of noncurrent obligations not separately disclosed in the balance sheet. Noncurrent liabilities are expected to be paid after one year (or the normal operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate par or stated value of issued nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer). This item includes treasury stock repurchased by the entity. Note: elements for number of nonredeemable preferred shares, par value and other disclosure concepts are in another section within stockholders' equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tangible assets that are held by an entity for use in the production or supply of goods and services, for rental to others, or for administrative purposes and that are expected to provide economic benefit for more than one year; net of accumulated depreciation. Examples include land, buildings, machinery and equipment, and other types of furniture and equipment including, but not limited to, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment and software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cumulative amount of the reporting entity's undistributed earnings or deficit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount allocated to treasury stock. Treasury stock is common and preferred shares of an entity that were issued, repurchased by the entity, and are held in its treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) (USD $)
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| Accumulated depreciation | $ 692 | $ 632 |
| Preferred stock, no par value | ||
| Preferred stock, shares authorized | 10,000,000 | 10,000,000 |
| Preferred stock, shares issued | 0 | 0 |
| Preferred stock, shares outstanding | 0 | 0 |
| Common stock, par value | $ 0.10 | $ 0.10 |
| Common stock, shares authorized | 1,100,000,000 | 1,100,000,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 589,695,081 | 589,695,081 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 479,918,453 | 502,299,607 |
| Treasury stock, shares | 109,776,628 | 87,395,474 |
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The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Face amount or stated value of common stock per share; generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of shares of common stock held by shareholders. May be all or portion of the number of common shares authorized. These shares represent the ownership interest of the common shareholders. Shares outstanding equals shares issued minus shares held in treasury and other adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Issuance value per share of no-par value, nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer); generally not indicative of the fair market value per share. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The maximum number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total number of nonredeemable preferred shares (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) issued to shareholders (includes related preferred shares that were issued, repurchased, and remain in the treasury). May be all or portion of the number of preferred shares authorized. Excludes preferred shares that are classified as debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate share number for all nonredeemable preferred stock (or preferred stock redeemable solely at the option of the issuer) held by stockholders. Does not include preferred shares that have been repurchased. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of common and preferred shares that were previously issued and that were repurchased by the issuing entity and held in treasury on the financial statement date. This stock has no voting rights and receives no dividends. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The other noncash expense, not otherwise specified in the taxonomy, charged against earnings in the period to allocate the cost of intangible assets other than capitalized software costs over their remaining economic lives. No definition available.
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Other expenses, net. No definition available.
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The amount of amortization of deferred charges applied against earnings during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Cost of generating revenue from multiple-deliverable arrangements that include licensing fees and maintenance revenue. Licensing revenue is consideration received from another party for the right to use, but not own, certain of the entity's intangible assets. Licensing arrangements include, but are not limited to, rights to use a patent, copyright, technology, manufacturing process, software or trademark. Licensing fees are generally, but not always, fixed as to amount and not dependent upon the revenue generated by the licensing party. An entity may receive licensing fees for licenses that also generate royalty payments to the entity. Maintenance revenue is derived from maintenance services provided under contracts or arrangements with clients. Services may include the maintenance of software, plant and equipment, and facilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total costs of sales and operating expenses for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) for the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total of expenses of managing and administering the affairs of an entity, including affiliates of the reporting entity, which are not directly or indirectly associated with the manufacture, sale or creation of a product or product line. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the parent which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items but after deduction of those portions of income or loss from continuing operations that are allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) from continuing operations per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) derived from continuing operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the overall income (loss) from a disposal group that is classified as a component of the entity, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items before deduction or consideration of the amount which may be allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Includes the following (net of tax): income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income (loss) derived from discontinued operations during the period, net of related tax effect, per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of net income or loss derived from discontinued operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of operating interest income (expense). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenue from multiple-deliverable arrangements that include licensing fees and maintenance revenue. Licensing revenue is consideration received from another party for the right to use, but not own, certain of the entity's intangible assets. Licensing arrangements include, but are not limited to, rights to use a patent, copyright, technology, manufacturing process, software or trademark. Licensing fees are generally, but not always, fixed as to amount and not dependent upon the revenue generated by the licensing party. An entity may receive licensing fees for licenses that also generate royalty payments to the entity. Maintenance revenue is derived from maintenance services provided under contracts or arrangements with clients. Services may include the maintenance of software, plant and equipment, and facilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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Revenues from the sale of other goods or rendering of other services, not elsewhere specified in the taxonomy; net of (reduced by) sales adjustments, returns, allowances, and discounts. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Research and development expense during the period related to the costs of developing and achieving technological feasibility of a computer software product to be sold, leased, or otherwise marketed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate total amount of expenses directly related to the marketing or selling of products or services. No definition available.
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Costs incurred in providing technology services. The services may include training, installation, engineering or consulting. Consulting services often include implementation support, software design or development, or the customization or modification of the licensed software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenue from providing technology services. The services may include training, installation, engineering or consulting. Consulting services often include implementation support, software design or development, or the customization or modification of the licensed software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Capitalized software development costs. No definition available.
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Foreign Currency Transaction Gains Losses Before Taxes Net. No definition available.
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Includes currency on hand as well as demand deposits with banks or financial institutions. It also includes other kinds of accounts that have the general characteristics of demand deposits in that the Entity may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. Cash equivalents, excluding items classified as marketable securities, include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash, and so near their maturity that they present minimal risk of changes in value because of changes in interest rates. Generally, only investments with original maturities of three months or less qualify under that definition. Original maturity means original maturity to the entity holding the investment. For example, both a three-month US Treasury bill and a three-year Treasury note purchased three months from maturity qualify as cash equivalents. However, a Treasury note purchased three years ago does not become a cash equivalent when its remaining maturity is three months. Compensating balance arrangements that do not legally restrict the withdrawal or usage of cash amounts may be reported as Cash and Cash Equivalents, while legally restricted deposits held as compensating balances against borrowing arrangements, contracts entered into with others, or company statements of intention with regard to particular deposits are not generally reported as cash and cash equivalents. Includes cash and cash equivalents associated with the entity's continuing operations. Excludes cash and cash equivalents associated with the disposal group (and discontinued operation). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in cash and cash equivalents. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents cash provided by or used in the investing activities of the entity's discontinued operations during the period. This element is only used by those entities that separately report cash flows attributable to discontinued operations. If using this element, it is an indication that the cash flows of the entity which are detailed in reconciling to cash provided by or used in investing activities reflect only cash flows attributable to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents cash provided by or used in the operating activities of the entity's discontinued operations during the period. This element is only used by those entities that separately report cash flows attributable to discontinued operations. If using this element, it is an indication that the cash flows of the entity which are detailed in reconciling to cash provided by or used in operating activities reflect only cash flows attributable to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The component of income tax expense for the period representing the increase (decrease) in the entity's deferred tax assets and liabilities pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The effect of exchange rate changes on cash balances held in foreign currencies. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Costs and payments related to employee benefits and equity-based compensation, such as pension expense and contributions, other postretirement benefits expense and payments, stock or unit options expense, and amortization of restricted stock or unit. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the parent which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items but after deduction of those portions of income or loss from continuing operations that are allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the overall income (loss) from a disposal group that is classified as a component of the entity, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items before deduction or consideration of the amount which may be allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Includes the following (net of tax): income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in the amounts payable to vendors for goods and services received and the amount of obligations and expenses incurred but not paid. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in amount due within one year (or one business cycle) from customers for the credit sale of goods and services. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the period in the amount due for taxes based on the reporting entity's earnings or attributable to the entity's income earning process (business presence) within a given jurisdiction. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the period in accrued salaries. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period, excluding the portion taken into income, in the liability reflecting revenue yet to be earned for which cash or other forms of consideration was received or recorded as a receivable. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) during the reporting period in other assets used in operating activities less other operating liabilities used in operating activities not separately disclosed in the statement of cash flows. May include changes in other current assets and liabilities, other noncurrent assets and liabilities, or a combination of other current and noncurrent assets and liabilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) in cash associated with the entity's continuing operating, investing, and financing activities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. No definition available.
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the increase (decrease) in cash associated with the entity's discontinued operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) the entity's financing activities specifically EXCLUDING the cash flows derived by the entity from its discontinued operations, if any. This element is only to be used when the entity reports its cash flows attributable to discontinued operations separately from the cash flow provided by or used in financing activities. Such reporting would necessitate the entity to use the Net Cash provided by or used in Discontinued Operations, Total element provided in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) the entity's investing activities specifically EXCLUDING the cash flows derived by the entity from its discontinued operations, if any. This element is only to be used when the entity reports its cash flows attributable to discontinued operations separately from the cash flow provided by or used in investing activities. Such reporting would necessitate the entity to use the Net Cash provided by or used in Discontinued Operations, Total element provided in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash from (used in) the entity's continuing operations. This element specifically EXCLUDES the cash flows derived by the entity from its discontinued operations, if any. This element is only to be used when the entity reports its cash flows attributable to discontinued operations separately from the cash flow provided by or used in operating activities. While for technical reasons this element has no balance attribute, the default assumption is a debit balance consistent with its label. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Other income (expense) included in net income that results in no cash inflows or outflows in the period. Includes noncash adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to cash provided by (used in) operating activities that are not separately disclosed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net cash outflow or inflow from other investing activities. This element is used when there is not a more specific and appropriate element in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to reacquire common stock during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow from the entity's earnings to the shareholders. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to acquire debt securities classified as available-for-sale securities, because they are not classified as either held-to-maturity securities or trading securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for purchases of and capital improvements on property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow associated with the acquisition of long-lived, physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale; includes cash outflows to pay for construction of self-constructed assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a borrowing with the highest claim on the assets of the entity in case of bankruptcy or liquidation (with maturities initially due after one year or beyond the operating cycle, if longer). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the sale or maturity (principal being due) of securities not classified as either held-to-maturity securities or trading securities which are classified as available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the sale of debt securities classified as available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from the sale of property, plant and equipment (capital expenditures), software, and other intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from holders exercising their stock options. This item inherently excludes any excess tax benefit, which the entity may have realized and reported separately. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of the current period expense charged against operations, the offset which is generally to the allowance for doubtful accounts for the purpose of reducing receivables, including notes receivable, to an amount that approximates their net realizable value (the amount expected to be collected). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow for debt initially having maturity due after one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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NOTE A – ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Presentation: The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of CA, Inc. (Company) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as defined in Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 270, for interim financial information and with the instructions to Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011 (2011 Form 10-K). In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Although these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events and actions it may undertake in the future, these estimates may ultimately differ from actual results. Operating results for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012. Divestitures: In June 2011, the Company sold its Internet Security business and in June 2010, the Company sold its Information Governance business. The results of operations for these businesses, and the related gain (loss) on disposal have been presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The effects of the discontinued components were immaterial to the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31, 2011. See Note C, “Divestitures,” for additional information. In September 2010, the Company sold an equity investment and recognized a gain of approximately $10 million, which is included in “Other expenses (gains), net” in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2010. Cash and Cash Equivalents: The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held in numerous locations throughout the world, with approximately 64% being held by the Company’s foreign subsidiaries outside the United States at December 31, 2011. Fair Value Measurements: Fair value is the price that would be received for an asset or the amount paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The Company is required to classify certain assets and liabilities based on the following fair value hierarchy:
See Note K, “Fair Value Measurements,” for additional information. Deferred Revenue (Billed or Collected): The Company accounts for unearned revenue on billed amounts due from customers on a gross basis. Unearned revenue on billed installments (collected or uncollected) is reported as deferred revenue in the liability section of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Deferred revenue (billed or collected) excludes unbilled contractual commitments executed under license and maintenance agreements that will be billed in future periods. Statements of Cash Flows: For the nine months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, interest payments, net were approximately $56 million and $67 million, respectively, and income taxes paid were approximately $252 million and $161 million, respectively.
The Company uses a notional pooling arrangement with an international bank to help manage global liquidity requirements. Under this pooling arrangement, the Company and its participating subsidiaries may maintain either cash deposit or borrowing positions through local currency accounts with the bank, so long as the aggregate position of the global pool is a notionally calculated net cash deposit. Because the bank maintains a security interest in the cash deposits, and has the right to offset the cash deposits against the borrowings, the bank provides the Company and its participating subsidiaries favorable interest terms on both cash deposits and borrowings. At December 31, 2011, while the overall pool was positive, there was approximately $120 million of borrowing positions outstanding under this cash pooling arrangement which is included in the “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” line item on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Borrowings and repayments were approximately $240 million and $112 million, respectively, for the nine months ended December 31, 2011. At March 31, 2011, there were no borrowings outstanding under the cash pooling arrangement. Non-cash financing activities for the nine months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 consisted of treasury shares issued in connection with the following: share-based incentive awards granted under the Company’s equity compensation plans of approximately $54 million (net of approximately $26 million of taxes withheld) and $63 million (net of approximately $27 million of taxes withheld), respectively; and discretionary stock contributions to the CA, Inc. Savings Harvest Plan of approximately $13 million and $25 million, respectively. |
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The entire disclosure for the organization, consolidation and basis of presentation of financial statements disclosure, and significant accounting policies of the reporting entity. May be provided in more than one note to the financial statements, as long as users are provided with an understanding of (1) the significant judgments and assumptions made by an enterprise in determining whether it must consolidate a VIE and/or disclose information about its involvement with a VIE, (2) the nature of restrictions on a consolidated VIE's assets reported by an enterprise in its statement of financial position, including the carrying amounts of such assets, (3) the nature of, and changes in, the risks associated with an enterprise's involvement with the VIE, and (4) how an enterprise's involvement with the VIE affects the enterprise's financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. Describes procedure if disclosures are provided in more than one note to the financial statements. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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NOTE B – ACQUISITIONS Acquisitions of businesses are accounted for as purchases and, accordingly, their results of operations have been included in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements since the respective dates of the acquisitions. The purchase price for each of the Company’s acquisitions is allocated to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed from the acquired entity. In August 2011, the Company acquired 100% of the voting equity interest of Interactive TKO, Inc. (ITKO), a privately held provider of service simulation solutions for developing applications in composite and cloud environments. The acquisition expands solutions the Company offers enterprises and service providers for using and providing cloud computing to deliver business services. The total purchase price of the acquisition was approximately $316 million. The pro forma effects of the Company’s fiscal year 2012 acquisitions to the Company’s revenues and results of operations during fiscal year 2011 and 2012 were considered immaterial. The purchase price allocation of the Company’s fiscal year 2012 acquisitions is as follows:
Transaction costs for acquisitions were immaterial. The excess purchase price over the estimated value of the net tangible and identifiable intangible assets was recorded to goodwill. The preliminary allocation of a significant portion of the purchase price to goodwill was predominantly due to synergies the Company expects from marketing and integration with other products of the Company and intangible assets that are not separable, such as assembled workforce and going concern. The goodwill relating to the Company’s second quarter fiscal year 2012 acquisition of ITKO is not expected to be deductible for tax purposes. A majority of the goodwill relating to the Company’s other fiscal year 2012 acquisitions is expected to be deductible for tax purposes.
The Company’s acquisitions during the first three quarters of fiscal year 2011 were considered immaterial, both individually and in the aggregate, compared with the results of the Company’s operations. Therefore, purchase accounting and pro forma disclosures are not presented. During the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, the Company acquired 100% of the voting equity interests of Arcot Systems, Inc. (Arcot), a privately held provider of authentication and fraud prevention solutions through on-premises software or cloud services. The purchase price allocation was finalized in the second quarter of fiscal 2012 and no material adjustments were made to amounts previously reported. The following represents the allocation of the purchase price and estimated useful lives to the acquired net assets of Arcot:
The Company had liabilities of approximately $39 million and $77 million at December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011, respectively, related to purchase price amounts withheld subject to indemnification protections. |
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The entire disclosure for a business combination (or series of individually immaterial business combinations) completed during the period, including background, timing, and recognized assets and liabilities. The disclosure may include leverage buyout transactions (as applicable). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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NOTE C – DIVESTITURES In June 2011, the Company sold its Internet Security business for approximately $14 million and recognized a gain on disposal of approximately $23 million, including tax expense of approximately $18 million. In June 2010, the Company sold its Information Governance business for approximately $19 million and recognized a loss on disposal of approximately $5 million, including tax expense of approximately $4 million. The income (loss) from discontinued components for the sale of the Company’s Internet Security business, which occurred during the first quarter of fiscal 2012, consists of the following:
The income (loss) from discontinued components, relating to both the Internet Security business and the sale of the Company’s Information Governance business for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2010 consists of the following:
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NOTE D – SEVERANCE AND EXIT COSTS Fiscal 2012 workforce reduction: The Fiscal 2012 workforce reduction plan (Fiscal 2012 Plan) was announced in July 2011 and consisted of a workforce reduction of approximately 400 positions. This action is part of the Company’s efforts to reallocate resources and divest nonstrategic parts of the business. The total amounts incurred with respect to severance under the Fiscal 2012 Plan were $44 million, of which approximately $27 million is included in “Selling and marketing,” $9 million is included in “Product development and enhancements,” $5 million is included in “General and administrative,” $2 million is included in “Costs of licensing and maintenance” and $1 million is included in “Cost of professional services” on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Actions under the Fiscal 2012 Plan are expected to be substantially completed by the end of fiscal year 2012. Fiscal 2010 restructuring plan: The Fiscal 2010 restructuring plan (Fiscal 2010 Plan) was announced in March 2010 and consisted of a workforce reduction of approximately 1,000 positions and global facilities consolidations. These actions were intended to better align the Company’s cost structure with the skills and resources required to more effectively pursue opportunities in the marketplace and execute the Company’s long-term growth strategy. The total amounts incurred with respect to severance and facilities abandonment under the Fiscal 2010 Plan were $43 million and $2 million, respectively. Actions under the Fiscal 2010 Plan were substantially completed by the end of fiscal year 2011. Fiscal 2007 restructuring plan: In August 2006, the Company announced the Fiscal 2007 restructuring plan (Fiscal 2007 Plan) to significantly improve the Company’s expense structure and increase its competitiveness. The Fiscal 2007 Plan consisted of a workforce reduction of approximately 3,100 employees, global facilities consolidations and other cost reductions. The total amounts incurred with respect to severance and facilities abandonment under the Fiscal 2007 Plan were $220 million and $119 million, respectively. Actions under the Fiscal 2007 Plan were substantially completed by the end of fiscal year 2010.
Accrued severance and exit costs at December 31, 2011 and changes in the accruals during the nine months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 associated with the Fiscal 2012, Fiscal 2010 and Fiscal 2007 Plans were as follows:
The severance liability is included in the “Accrued salaries, wages and commissions” line item on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The facilities abandonment liability is included in the “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” and “Other noncurrent liabilities” line items on the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Fiscal 2010 Plan and Fiscal 2007 Plan costs are included in the “Other expenses (gains), net” line item on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. Accretion and other includes accretion of the Company’s lease obligations related to facilities abandonment as well as changes in the assumptions related to future sublease income. These costs are included in the “General and administrative” expense line item on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. |
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NOTE E – MARKETABLE SECURITIES At December 31, 2011, available-for-sale securities consisted of the following:
At December 31, 2011, the Company did not have any debt securities that were in a continuous unrealized loss position for greater than 12 months. Proceeds from the sale of marketable securities and realized gains and realized losses for the nine months ended December 31, 2011 were approximately $27 million and less than $1 million, respectively. At December 31, 2011, $102 million of marketable securities had scheduled maturities of less than one year, and approximately $79 million had maturities of greater than one year but not exceeding three years. At March 31, 2011, available-for-sale securities consisted of the following:
At March 31, 2011, the Company did not have any debt securities that were in a continuous unrealized loss position for greater than 12 months. At March 31, 2011, $75 million of marketable securities had scheduled maturities of less than one year, and approximately $104 million had scheduled maturities of greater than one year but not exceeding three years.
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NOTE F – TRADE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Trade accounts receivable, net represents amounts due from the Company’s customers and is presented net of allowance for doubtful accounts. These balances include revenue recognized in advance of customer billings but do not include unbilled contractual commitments executed under license agreements. The components of “Trade accounts receivable, net” were as follows:
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NOTE G – GOODWILL, CAPITALIZED SOFTWARE AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization for capitalized software and other intangible assets at December 31, 2011 were approximately $7,763 million and $6,337 million, respectively. These amounts include fully amortized intangible assets of approximately $5,686 million, which were composed of purchased software of approximately $4,731 million, internally developed software products of approximately $552 million and other identified intangible assets subject to amortization of approximately $403 million. The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization for identified intangible assets that were not fully amortized were as follows:
The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization for capitalized software and other intangible assets at March 31, 2011 were approximately $7,417 million and $6,133 million, respectively. These amounts included fully amortized assets of approximately $5,290 million, which were composed of purchased software of approximately $4,662 million, internally developed software products of approximately $508 million and other identified intangible assets subject to amortization of approximately $120 million. The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization for identified intangible assets that were not fully amortized were as follows:
Based on the capitalized software and other identified intangible assets recorded through December 31, 2011, the projected annual amortization expense for fiscal year 2012 and over the next four fiscal years is expected to be as follows:
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NOTE H – DEFERRED REVENUE The components of “Deferred revenue (billed or collected) – current” and “Deferred revenue (billed or collected) – noncurrent” at December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011 were as follows:
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NOTE I – DEBT Revolving Credit Facility: In April 2011, the Company repaid the outstanding balance of $250 million on the revolving credit facility that was due August 2012. In August 2011, the Company replaced the revolving credit facility due August 2012 with a new revolving credit facility due August 2016. The maximum committed amount available under the revolving credit facility due August 2016 is $1 billion. The facility also provides the Company with an option to increase the available credit by an amount up to $500 million. This option is subject to certain conditions and the agreement of the facility lenders. Advances under the revolving credit facility bear interest at a rate dependent on the Company’s credit ratings at the time of such borrowings and are calculated according to a Base Rate or a Eurocurrency Rate, as the case may be, plus an applicable margin. The Company must also pay facility commitment fees quarterly on the full revolving credit commitment at rates dependent on the Company’s credit ratings. At December 31, 2011, there were no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility due August 2016 and, based on the Company’s current credit ratings, the rates applicable to the facility at December 31, 2011 were as follows:
The interest rate that would have applied at December 31, 2011 to a borrowing under the revolving credit facility due August 2016 would have been 3.50% for Base Rate borrowings and 1.40% for Eurocurrency Rate borrowings. The Company capitalized the transaction fees of approximately $2 million associated with the revolving credit facility due August 2016. These fees are being amortized to “Interest expense, net” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations.
The revolving credit facility due August 2016 contains customary covenants for borrowings of this type, including two financial covenants: (i) for the 12 months ending each quarter-end, the ratio of consolidated debt for borrowed money to consolidated cash flow, each as defined in the facility Credit Agreement, must not exceed 4.00 to 1.00; and (ii) for the 12 months ending at any date, the ratio of consolidated cash flow to the sum of interest payable on, and amortization of debt discount in respect of, all consolidated debt for borrowed money, as defined in the facility Credit Agreement, must not be less than 3.50 to 1.00. At December 31, 2011, the Company was in compliance with all covenants. In addition, future borrowings under the revolving credit facility require, at the date of a borrowing, that (i) no event of default shall have occurred and be continuing and (ii) the Company reaffirm the representations and warranties it made in the facility Credit Agreement. |
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NOTE J – DERIVATIVES The Company is exposed to financial market risks arising from changes in interest rates and foreign exchange rates. Changes in interest rates could affect the Company’s monetary assets and liabilities, and foreign exchange rate changes could affect the Company’s foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities and forecasted transactions. The Company enters into derivative contracts with the intent of mitigating a portion of these risks. Interest rate swaps: The Company has interest rate swaps with a total notional value of $500 million, that swap a total of $500 million of its 6.125% Senior Notes due December 2014 into floating interest rate debt through December 1, 2014. These swaps are designated as fair value hedges. At December 31, 2011, the fair value of these derivatives was an asset of approximately $27 million, of which approximately $10 million is included in “Other current assets” and approximately $17 million is included in “Other noncurrent assets, net” in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. At March 31, 2011, the fair value of these derivatives was an asset of approximately $15 million, of which approximately $11 million is included in “Other current assets” and approximately $4 million is included in “Other noncurrent assets, net” in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. During fiscal year 2009, the Company entered into interest rate swaps with a total notional value of $250 million to hedge a portion of its variable interest rate payments on its revolving credit facility. The amount of loss reclassified from “Accumulated other comprehensive income” into “Interest expense, net” in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations was approximately $1 million and $4 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2010, respectively. These derivatives were designated as cash flow hedges and matured in October 2010. Foreign currency contracts: The Company enters into foreign currency option and forward contracts to manage foreign currency risks. The Company has not designated its foreign exchange derivatives as hedges. Accordingly, changes in fair value from these contracts are recorded as “Other expenses (gains), net” in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations. At December 31, 2011, foreign currency contracts outstanding consisted of purchase and sales contracts with a total notional value of approximately $826 million and durations of less than three months. The net fair value of these contracts at December 31, 2011 was approximately $10 million, of which approximately $16 million is included in “Other current assets” and approximately $6 million is included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. The net fair value of these contracts at March 31, 2011 was approximately $6 million, of which approximately $7 million is included in “Other current assets” and approximately $1 million is included in “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
A summary of the effect of the interest rate and foreign exchange derivatives on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations is as follows:
The Company is subject to collateral security arrangements with most of its major counterparties. These arrangements require the Company to hold or post collateral when the derivative fair values exceed contractually established thresholds. The aggregate fair values of all derivative instruments under these collateralized arrangements were in a net asset position at December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011. The Company posted no collateral at December 31, 2011 or March 31, 2011. Under these agreements, if the Company’s credit ratings had been downgraded one rating level, the Company would still not have been required to post collateral.
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NOTE K – FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS The following table presents the Company’s assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011:
At December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011, the Company did not have any assets or liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis using significant unobservable inputs (Level 3).
The following table presents the carrying amounts and estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments that are not measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2011 and March 31, 2011:
The carrying values of financial instruments classified as current assets and current liabilities, such as cash and cash equivalents, accounts payable, accrued expenses, and short-term debt, approximate fair value due to the short-term maturity of the instruments. The fair values of total debt, including current maturities, have been based on quoted market prices. |
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NOTE L – COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES The Company, various subsidiaries, and certain current and former officers have been named as defendants in various lawsuits and claims arising in the normal course of business. The Company believes that it has meritorious defenses in connection with these lawsuits and claims, and intends to vigorously contest each of them. Based on the Company’s experience, management believes that the damages amounts claimed in a case are not a meaningful indicator of the potential liability. Claims, suits, investigations and proceedings are inherently uncertain and it is not possible to predict the ultimate outcome of cases. In the opinion of the Company’s management based upon information currently available to the Company, while the outcome of these lawsuits and claims is uncertain, the likely results of these lawsuits and claims against the Company, either individually or in the aggregate, are not expected to have a material adverse effect on the Company’s financial position, results of operations, or cash flows, although the effect could be material to the Company’s results of operations or cash flows for any interim reporting period. The Company is obligated to indemnify its officers and directors under certain circumstances to the fullest extent permitted by Delaware law. As a part of that obligation, the Company has advanced and will continue to advance certain attorneys’ fees and expenses incurred by current and former officers and directors in various lawsuits and investigations. |
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NOTE M – STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY Stock Repurchases: On May 12, 2011, the Company’s Board of Directors approved a stock repurchase program that authorized the Company to acquire up to an additional $500 million of its common stock. At December 31, 2011, the Company remained authorized to purchase up to approximately $232 million of additional shares of common stock under its stock repurchase programs. During the nine months ended December 31, 2011, the Company repurchased approximately 25.7 million shares of its common stock for approximately $550 million, which included shares repurchased under both of the Company’s previously authorized share repurchase programs.
Comprehensive Income: Comprehensive income includes net income, unrealized gains on cash flow hedges, unrealized gains and losses on marketable securities and foreign currency translation adjustments. The components of comprehensive income for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 are as follows:
Cash Dividends: The Company’s Board of Directors declared the following dividends during the nine months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010: Nine Months Ended December 31, 2011: (in millions, except per share amounts)
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NOTE N – INCOME FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS PER COMMON SHARE Basic net income per common share excludes dilution and is calculated by dividing net income allocable to common shares by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the period. Diluted net income per common share is calculated by dividing net income allocable to common shares by the weighted average number of common shares at the balance sheet date, as adjusted for the potential dilutive effect of non-participating share-based awards.
The following table presents basic and diluted income from continuing operations per common share information for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010.
For the three months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, approximately 6 million and 5 million shares of Company common stock underlying restricted stock awards and options to purchase common stock were excluded from the calculation because their effect on income per share was anti-dilutive during the respective periods. For the nine months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, approximately 6 million and 8 million restricted stock awards and options to purchase common stock were excluded from the calculation because their effect on income per share was anti-dilutive during the respective periods. Weighted average restricted stock awards of approximately 6 million and 6 million for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, respectively, were considered participating securities in the calculation of net income available to common stockholders.
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| ACCOUNTING FOR SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION |
NOTE O – ACCOUNTING FOR SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION The Company recognized share-based compensation in the following line items on the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the periods indicated:
The following table summarizes information about unrecognized share-based compensation costs at December 31, 2011:
There were no capitalized share-based compensation costs for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2011 or 2010. Under the Company’s long-term incentive plans, the value of performance share unit (PSU) awards is determined using the closing price of the Company’s common stock on the last trading day of the quarter until the PSUs are granted. Compensation costs for the PSUs are amortized over the requisite service periods based on the expected level of achievement of the performance targets. At the conclusion of the performance periods for the PSUs, the applicable number of shares of restricted stock awards (RSAs), restricted stock units (RSUs) or unrestricted shares granted may vary based upon the level of achievement of the performance targets and the approval of the Company’s Compensation and Human Resources Committee (which may reduce any award for any reason in its discretion).
For the nine months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, the Company issued options for approximately 0.6 million shares and 1.2 million shares, respectively. The weighted average fair values and assumptions used for the options granted were as follows:
The table below summarizes all of the RSUs and RSAs, including grants made pursuant to the long-term incentive plans discussed above, granted during the three and nine months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010:
Employee Stock Purchase Plan: At the Company’s August 3, 2011 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, the Company’s 2012 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) was approved. The ESPP offer period is semi-annual and allows participants to purchase the Company’s common stock at 95% of the closing price of the stock on the last day of the plan period. A total of 30,000,000 shares may be issued under the ESPP. Shares will not be issued until the end of the first offer period, which occurs at the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2013. |
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The entire disclosure for compensation-related costs for equity-based compensation, which may include disclosure of policies, compensation plan details, allocation of equity compensation, incentive distributions, equity-based arrangements to obtain goods and services, deferred compensation arrangements, employee stock ownership plan details and employee stock purchase plan details. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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NOTE P – INCOME TAXES Income tax expense for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2011 was $141 million and $337 million, respectively, compared with the three and nine months ended December 31, 2010 of $126 million and $284 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2011, the Company recognized a net tax expense of approximately $10 million and a net tax benefit of approximately $8 million, respectively, resulting primarily from international tax rate changes and the recognition of tax benefits related to an investment in a foreign subsidiary. For the three and nine months ended December 31, 2010, the Company recognized a net tax expense of approximately $26 million and a net tax benefit of approximately $10 million, respectively, resulting primarily from refinements of tax positions taken in prior periods, assertion of affirmative claims in the context of tax audits, the resolutions and accruals of uncertain tax positions relating to non-U.S. jurisdictions, and the retroactive reinstatement in December 2010 of the research and development tax credit in the United States. In April 2011, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) completed its examination of the Company’s federal income tax returns for the tax years ended March 31, 2005, March 31, 2006 and March 31, 2007 and issued a report of its findings in connection with the examination. The Company disagrees with certain proposed adjustments in the report and is vigorously disputing these matters through the IRS appellate process. While the Company believes that it has recorded reserves sufficient to cover exposures related to these issues, such that the ultimate disposition of this matter will not have a material adverse effect on the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations, the resolution of such matters involves uncertainties and there are no assurances that the ultimate resolution will not exceed the amounts recorded. The Company does not believe it is reasonably possible that the amount of unrecognized tax benefits will significantly increase or decrease within the next 12 months. The Company’s effective income tax rate, excluding the impact of discrete items, for the nine months ended December 31, 2011 and December 31, 2010 was 32.4% and 31.9%, respectively. Changes in the anticipated results of the Company’s international operations, the outcome of tax audits and any other changes in potential tax liabilities may result in additional tax expense or benefit in future periods, which are not considered in the Company’s estimated annual effective tax rate. While the Company does not currently view any such items as individually material to the results of the Company’s consolidated financial position or results of operations, the impact of such items may yield additional tax expense or benefit in the remaining quarter of fiscal year 2012 and future periods and the Company is anticipating a fiscal year 2012 effective tax rate of approximately 31% to 32%. |
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NOTE Q – SEGMENT INFORMATION In the first quarter of fiscal year 2012, the Company changed the internal reporting used by its Chief Executive Officer for evaluating segment performance and allocating resources. The new reporting disaggregates the Company’s operations into Mainframe Solutions, Enterprise Solutions and Services segments, and represented a change in the Company’s operating segments under ASC 280, “Segment Reporting.” Prior to fiscal year 2012, the Company reported and managed its business based on a single operating segment under ASC 280. The Company’s Mainframe Solutions and Enterprise Solutions operating segments comprise its software business organized by the nature of the Company’s software offerings and the product hierarchy in which the platform operates. The Services operating segment comprises implementation, consulting, education and training services, including those directly related to the Mainframe Solutions and Enterprise Solutions software that the Company sells to its customers. The Company regularly enters into a single arrangement with a customer that includes Mainframe Solutions segment software products, Enterprise Solutions segment software products and Services. The amount of contract revenue assigned to segments is generally based on the manner in which the proposal is made to the customer. The software product revenue is assigned to the Mainframe Solutions and Enterprise Solutions segments based on either: (1) a list price allocation method (which allocates a discount in the total contract price to the individual products in proportion to the list price of the products); (2) allocations included within internal contract approval documents; or (3) the value for individual software products as stated in the customer contract. The price for the implementation, consulting, education and training services is separately stated in the contract and these amounts of contract revenue are assigned to the Services segment. The contract value assigned to each segment is then recognized in a manner consistent with the revenue recognition policies the Company applies to the customer contract for purposes of preparing the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.
Segment expenses include costs that are controllable by segment managers (i.e., direct costs) and, in the case of the Mainframe Solutions and Enterprise Solutions segments, an allocation of shared and indirect costs (i.e., allocated costs). Segment-specific direct costs include a portion of selling and marketing costs, licensing and maintenance costs, product development costs, general and administrative costs and amortization of the cost of internally developed software. Allocated segment costs primarily include indirect selling and marketing costs and general and administrative costs that are not directly attributable to a specific segment. The basis for allocating shared and indirect costs between the Mainframe Solutions and Enterprise Solutions segments is dependent on the nature of the cost being allocated and is either in proportion to segment revenues or in proportion to the related direct cost category. Expenses for the Services segment consist only of direct costs and there are no allocated or indirect costs for the Services segment. During the first nine months of fiscal year 2012, the Company incurred severance costs associated with the Fiscal 2012 Plan, of which $23 million, $20 million and $1 million were assigned to the Mainframe Solutions, Enterprise Solutions and Services segments, respectively. See Note D, “Severance and Exit Costs,” for additional information. Segment expenses do not include the following: share-based compensation expense; amortization of purchased software; amortization of other intangible assets; derivative hedging gains and losses; and severance, exit costs and related charges associated with the Company’s Fiscal 2007 Plan. A measure of segment assets is not currently provided to the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and has therefore not been disclosed. Also, goodwill by segment has not been disclosed because the Company has not yet completed its allocation of goodwill among the segments.
The Company’s segment information for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 is as follows:
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the three months ended December 31, 2011:
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the nine months ended December 31, 2011:
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the three months ended December 31, 2010:
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the nine months ended December 31, 2010:
The table below summarizes the Company’s revenue from the United States and from international (i.e., non-U.S.) locations:
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NOTE R – SUBSEQUENT EVENTS On January 24, 2012, the Company announced that the Board of Directors approved a capital allocation program that targets the return of up to $2.5 billion to the Company’s stockholders through fiscal year 2014. The capital allocation program includes a planned increase in the Company’s annual dividend from $0.20 to $1.00 per share of common stock and the authorization for the Company to acquire up to $1.5 billion of its common stock, including $232 million remaining at December 31, 2011 under the Company’s current share repurchase authorization. The Company has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2012. |
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Basis of Presentation: The accompanying unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements of CA, Inc. (Company) have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), as defined in Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) 270, for interim financial information and with the instructions to Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and footnotes required by GAAP for complete financial statements. For further information, refer to the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2011 (2011 Form 10-K). In the opinion of management, all adjustments considered necessary for a fair presentation have been included. All such adjustments are of a normal, recurring nature. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying notes. Although these estimates are based on management’s knowledge of current events and actions it may undertake in the future, these estimates may ultimately differ from actual results. Operating results for the three and nine months ended December 31, 2011 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the fiscal year ending March 31, 2012. |
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Divestitures: In June 2011, the Company sold its Internet Security business and in June 2010, the Company sold its Information Governance business. The results of operations for these businesses, and the related gain (loss) on disposal have been presented as discontinued operations in the accompanying Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows. The effects of the discontinued components were immaterial to the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet at March 31, 2011. See Note C, “Divestitures,” for additional information. In September 2010, the Company sold an equity investment and recognized a gain of approximately $10 million, which is included in “Other expenses (gains), net” in the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the nine months ended December 31, 2010. |
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Cash and Cash Equivalents: The Company’s cash and cash equivalents are held in numerous locations throughout the world, with approximately 64% being held by the Company’s foreign subsidiaries outside the United States at December 31, 2011. |
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Fair Value Measurements: Fair value is the price that would be received for an asset or the amount paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants. The Company is required to classify certain assets and liabilities based on the following fair value hierarchy:
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Deferred Revenue (Billed or Collected): The Company accounts for unearned revenue on billed amounts due from customers on a gross basis. Unearned revenue on billed installments (collected or uncollected) is reported as deferred revenue in the liability section of the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. Deferred revenue (billed or collected) excludes unbilled contractual commitments executed under license and maintenance agreements that will be billed in future periods. |
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Statements of Cash Flows: For the nine months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010, interest payments, net were approximately $56 million and $67 million, respectively, and income taxes paid were approximately $252 million and $161 million, respectively.
The Company uses a notional pooling arrangement with an international bank to help manage global liquidity requirements. Under this pooling arrangement, the Company and its participating subsidiaries may maintain either cash deposit or borrowing positions through local currency accounts with the bank, so long as the aggregate position of the global pool is a notionally calculated net cash deposit. Because the bank maintains a security interest in the cash deposits, and has the right to offset the cash deposits against the borrowings, the bank provides the Company and its participating subsidiaries favorable interest terms on both cash deposits and borrowings. At December 31, 2011, while the overall pool was positive, there was approximately $120 million of borrowing positions outstanding under this cash pooling arrangement which is included in the “Accrued expenses and other current liabilities” line item on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. Borrowings and repayments were approximately $240 million and $112 million, respectively, for the nine months ended December 31, 2011. At March 31, 2011, there were no borrowings outstanding under the cash pooling arrangement. Non-cash financing activities for the nine months ended December 31, 2011 and 2010 consisted of treasury shares issued in connection with the following: share-based incentive awards granted under the Company’s equity compensation plans of approximately $54 million (net of approximately $26 million of taxes withheld) and $63 million (net of approximately $27 million of taxes withheld), respectively; and discretionary stock contributions to the CA, Inc. Savings Harvest Plan of approximately $13 million and $25 million, respectively. |
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The pro forma effects of the Company’s fiscal year 2012 acquisitions to the Company’s revenues and results of operations during fiscal year 2011 and 2012 were considered immaterial. The purchase price allocation of the Company’s fiscal year 2012 acquisitions is as follows:
During the third quarter of fiscal year 2011, the Company acquired 100% of the voting equity interests of Arcot Systems, Inc. (Arcot), a privately held provider of authentication and fraud prevention solutions through on-premises software or cloud services. The purchase price allocation was finalized in the second quarter of fiscal 2012 and no material adjustments were made to amounts previously reported. The following represents the allocation of the purchase price and estimated useful lives to the acquired net assets of Arcot:
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Tabular disclosure of the location and amount of gains and losses reported in the statement of financial performance, or when applicable, the statement of financial position. For example, (a) gains and losses recognized in the income statement on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges and (b) gains and losses initially recognized in other comprehensive income on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as cash flow hedges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the fair value of financial instruments (as defined), including financial assets and financial liabilities (collectively, as defined), and the measurements of those instruments, assets, and liabilities. Such certain disclosures about the financial instruments, assets, and liabilities include: (1) the fair value of the required items together with their carrying amounts (as appropriate) and (2) the methodology and assumptions used in developing such estimates of fair value. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of assets and liabilities, including [financial] instruments measured at fair value that are classified in stockholders' equity, if any, that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The disclosures contemplated herein include the fair value measurements at the reporting date by the level within the fair value hierarchy in which the fair value measurements in their entirety fall, segregating fair value measurements using quoted prices in active markets for identical assets (Level 1), significant other observable inputs (Level 2), and significant unobservable inputs (Level 3). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of components of comprehensive income (loss) including, but not limited to: (a) foreign currency translation adjustments; (b) gains (losses) on foreign currency transactions that are designated as, and are effective as, economic hedges of a net investment in a foreign entity; (c) gains (losses) on intercompany foreign currency transactions that are of a long-term-investment nature, when the entities to the transaction are consolidated, combined, or accounted for by the equity method in the reporting enterprise's financial statements; (d) change in the market value of a futures contract that qualifies as a hedge of an asset reported at fair value; (e) unrealized holding gains (losses) on available-for-sale securities and that resulting from transfers of debt securities from the held-to-maturity category to the available-for-sale category; (f) a net loss recognized as an additional pension liability not yet recognized as net periodic pension cost; and (g) the net gain (loss) and net prior service cost or credit for pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the allocation of equity-based compensation costs to a given line item on the balance sheet and income statement for the period. This may include the reporting line for the costs and the amount capitalized and expensed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the significant assumptions used during the year to estimate the fair value of stock options, including, but not limited to: (a) expected term of share options and similar instruments, (b) expected volatility of the entity's shares, (c) expected dividends, (d) risk-free rate(s), and (e) discount for post-vesting restrictions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the total compensation cost related to nonvested awards not yet recognized and the weighted-average period over which it is expected to be recognized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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| Reconciliation of operating profit (loss) from segments to consolidated |
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| Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes |
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the three months ended December 31, 2011:
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the nine months ended December 31, 2011:
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the three months ended December 31, 2010:
Reconciliation of segment profit to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the nine months ended December 31, 2010:
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Tabular disclosure of all significant reconciling items in the reconciliation of total profit or loss from reportable segments, to the entity's consolidated income before income taxes, extraordinary items, and discontinued operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the names of foreign countries from which revenue is material and the amount of revenue from external customers attributed to those countries. An entity may also provide subtotals of geographic information about groups of countries. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tabular disclosure of the profit or loss and total assets for each reportable segment. An entity discloses certain information on each reportable segment if the amounts (a) are included in the measure of segment profit or loss reviewed by the chief operating decision maker or (b) are otherwise regularly provided to the chief operating decision maker, even if not included in that measure of segment profit or loss. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accounting Policies (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||
| Gain on sale of equity investment | $ 10 | |
| Percentage of cash and cash equivalents held by the company's foreign subsidiaries outside the United States | 64.00% | |
| Interest payments | 56 | 67 |
| Income and other taxes paid, net | 252 | 161 |
| Share based incentive awards | 54 | 63 |
| Withholding taxes on share based incentive awards | 26 | 27 |
| Discretionary stock contributions to CA, Inc. Savings Harvest Plan | 13 | 25 |
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Notional Pooling Arrangement [Member]
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| Line of Credit Facility [Line Items] | ||
| Line of credit facility, amount outstanding | 120 | |
| Proceeds from lines of credit | 240 | |
| Repayments of lines of credit | $ 112 | |
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Discretionary Stock Contributions. No definition available.
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Income and other taxes paid, net. No definition available.
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Percentage of Cash and Cash Equivalents maintained outside of the United States: At the balance sheet date, the percentage of cash and cash equivalents held by the Company's foreign subsidiaries. No definition available.
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Withholding taxes on share based incentive awards. No definition available.
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This item represents the amount of gain (loss) arising from the disposal of an equity method investment. No definition available.
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The amount of cash paid for interest during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount borrowed under the credit facility as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow from a contractual arrangement with the lender, including letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time with either short term or long term maturity that is collateralized (backed by pledge, mortgage or other lien in the entity's assets). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow to pay off an obligation from a contractual arrangement with the lender, including letter of credit, standby letter of credit and revolving credit arrangements, under which borrowings can be made up to a specific amount at any point in time with either short term or long term maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock or unit options, amortization of restricted stock or units, and adjustment for officers' compensation. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Acquisitions (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
5 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||||||||||||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2011
ITKO [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
ITKO [Member]
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Aug. 31, 2011
ITKO [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
ITKO [Member]
Purchased software products [Member]
Year
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Dec. 31, 2011
ITKO [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Year
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Dec. 31, 2011
ITKO [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Year
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Dec. 31, 2011
Other Fiscal 2012 Acquisitions [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Other Fiscal 2012 Acquisitions [Member]
Purchased software products [Member]
Year
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Dec. 31, 2011
Other Fiscal 2012 Acquisitions [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Year
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Dec. 31, 2011
Other Fiscal 2012 Acquisitions [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Year
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Sep. 30, 2011
Arcot [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Arcot [Member]
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Sep. 30, 2011
Arcot [Member]
Purchased software products [Member]
Year
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Sep. 30, 2011
Arcot [Member]
Minimum [Member]
Year
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Sep. 30, 2011
Arcot [Member]
Maximum [Member]
Year
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| Allocation of purchase price and estimated useful lives | |||||||||||||||||
| Business acquisition, percentage of voting interests acquired | 100.00% | 100.00% | |||||||||||||||
| Finite-lived intangible assets | $ 16 | $ 16 | $ 11 | $ 39 | |||||||||||||
| Purchase software | 190 | 190 | 8 | 86 | |||||||||||||
| Goodwill | 160 | 160 | 20 | 62 | |||||||||||||
| Deferred tax assets/(liabilities) | (70) | (70) | (3) | (3) | |||||||||||||
| Other assets net of other liabilities assumed | 20 | 20 | 3 | 13 | |||||||||||||
| Purchase Price | 316 | 316 | 39 | 197 | |||||||||||||
| Cash acquired from acquisition | 20 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Finite-lived intangible assets, estimated useful life | 7 | 3 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 5 | ||||||||
| Goodwill, estimated useful life | Indefinite | Indefinite | Indefinite | ||||||||||||||
| Acquisitions (Textual) | |||||||||||||||||
| Accrued acquisition-related costs relative to amounts withheld subject to indemnification protections | $ 39 | $ 77 | |||||||||||||||
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Accrued acquisition-related costs relative to amounts withheld subject to indemnification protections. No definition available.
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Business Acquisition Other assets net of other liabilities assumed. No definition available.
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Business acquisition purchase price allocation, purchased software. No definition available.
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Indefinite Lived Intangible Assets Useful Life. No definition available.
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Percentage of voting equity interests acquired in the business combination. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of acquisition cost of a business combination allocated to an identifiable intangible asset that will be amortized. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The total purchase price of the acquired entity. This includes cash paid to equity interest holders of the acquired entity, fair value of debt and equity securities issued to equity holders of the acquired entity, and transaction costs paid to third parties to consummate the acquisition. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of deferred tax assets or liabilities for the differences between the values assigned and the tax bases of assets and liabilities in a business combination, net of any valuation allowance for deferred tax assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of goodwill arising from a business combination, which is the excess of the cost of the acquired entity over the amounts assigned to assets acquired and liabilities assumed. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the acquisition of business during the period (for example, cash that was held by the acquired business). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The useful life of all finite-lived intangible assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Divestitures (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2010
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Segment, Discontinued Operations [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2010
Information Governance Business [Member]
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Jun. 30, 2011
Internet Security Business [Member]
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| REVENUE | |||||||||
| Subscription and maintenance revenue | $ 1,006 | $ 974 | $ 3,035 | $ 2,852 | $ 21 | $ 15 | $ 67 | ||
| Professional services | 103 | 88 | 289 | 245 | 1 | ||||
| TOTAL REVENUE | 1,263 | 1,144 | 3,626 | 3,301 | 21 | 15 | 68 | ||
| Discontinued Operations (Textual) [Abstract] | |||||||||
| Selling price | 19 | 14 | |||||||
| Gain (loss) upon disposal | 23 | (5) | (5) | 23 | |||||
| Tax expenses related to loss on disposal | 4 | 18 | |||||||
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 141 | 126 | 337 | 284 | 2 | (6) | 5 | ||
| Income (loss) from discontinued components | |||||||||
| (Loss) income from operations of discontinued components, net of tax expense (benefit) | 4 | (10) | 8 | ||||||
| Gain (loss) on disposal of discontinued components, net of taxes | 23 | (5) | (5) | 23 | |||||
| Income (loss) from discontinued operations, net of taxes | $ 0 | $ 4 | $ 13 | $ 3 | |||||
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Gain (loss) after tax expense or benefit, not previously recognized and resulting from the sale of a business component, which is recognized at the date of sale. A gain (loss) reflects the amount by which the consideration received exceeds (is exceeded by) the net carrying amount (reflecting previous provisions for loss on disposal, if any) of the disposal group. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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After tax income (loss) from operations of a business component (exclusive of any gain (loss) on disposal, or provision therefore) during the reporting period, until its disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tax expense or benefit on the gain (loss), not previously recognized and resulting from the sale of a business component, which is recognized at the date of sale. A gain (loss) reflects the amount by which the consideration received exceeds (is exceeded by) the net carrying amount (reflecting previous provisions for loss on disposal, if any) of the disposal group. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the overall income (loss) from a disposal group that is classified as a component of the entity, net of income tax, reported as a separate component of income before extraordinary items before deduction or consideration of the amount which may be allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Includes the following (net of tax): income (loss) from operations during the phase-out period, gain (loss) on disposal, provision (or any reversals of earlier provisions) for loss on disposal, and adjustments of a prior period gain (loss) on disposal. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenue from multiple-deliverable arrangements that include licensing fees and maintenance revenue. Licensing revenue is consideration received from another party for the right to use, but not own, certain of the entity's intangible assets. Licensing arrangements include, but are not limited to, rights to use a patent, copyright, technology, manufacturing process, software or trademark. Licensing fees are generally, but not always, fixed as to amount and not dependent upon the revenue generated by the licensing party. An entity may receive licensing fees for licenses that also generate royalty payments to the entity. Maintenance revenue is derived from maintenance services provided under contracts or arrangements with clients. Services may include the maintenance of software, plant and equipment, and facilities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the amount received from the sale of a portion of the company's business, for example a segment, division, branch or other business, during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenue from providing technology services. The services may include training, installation, engineering or consulting. Consulting services often include implementation support, software design or development, or the customization or modification of the licensed software. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Severance and Exit Costs (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
1 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 22 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 22 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 65 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 65 Months Ended | ||||||||
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Jul. 31, 2011
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2012 [Member]
Employee
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Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2012 [Member]
Severance [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2012 [Member]
Severance [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2012 [Member]
Severance [Member]
Selling and marketing [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2012 [Member]
Severance [Member]
Product development and enhancements [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2012 [Member]
Severance [Member]
General and administrative [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2012 [Member]
Severance [Member]
Costs of licensing and maintenance [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2012 [Member]
Severance [Member]
Costs of professional services [Member]
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Mar. 31, 2010
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2010 [Member]
Employee
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2010 [Member]
Severance [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2010 [Member]
Severance [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2010 [Member]
Severance [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2010 [Member]
Facility Abandonment [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2010 [Member]
Facility Abandonment [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2010 [Member]
Facility Abandonment [Member]
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Aug. 31, 2006
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2007 [Member]
Employee
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Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2007 [Member]
Severance [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2010
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2007 [Member]
Severance [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2007 [Member]
Severance [Member]
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Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2007 [Member]
Facility Abandonment [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2010
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2007 [Member]
Facility Abandonment [Member]
|
Dec. 31, 2011
Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2007 [Member]
Facility Abandonment [Member]
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| Severance and Exit Costs Activity | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Accrued beginning balance | $ 0 | $ 4 | $ 46 | $ 1 | $ 2 | $ 4 | $ 8 | $ 46 | $ 60 | |||||||||||||
| Expense | 49 | 27 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | ||||||||||||||||
| Change in estimate | (5) | (1) | (3) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |||||||||||||
| Payments | (25) | (3) | (34) | 0 | 0 | (2) | (4) | (8) | (14) | |||||||||||||
| Accretion and other | 0 | (1) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |||||||||||||||
| Accrued ending balance | 19 | 19 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 39 | 48 | 39 | ||||||||
| Severance and Exit Costs (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Workforce reduction | 400 | 1,000 | 3,100 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Cumulative amount recognized | $ 44 | $ 43 | $ 2 | $ 220 | $ 119 | |||||||||||||||||
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Accretion and other expenses relating to restructuring activities. No definition available.
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Work force reduction as a result of restructuring activities. No definition available.
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Amount of costs incurred to date for the specified type of restructuring cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amount (including both current and noncurrent portions of the accrual) as of the balance sheet date pertaining to a specified type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of any reversal and other adjustment made during the period to the amount of a previously accrued liability for a specified type of restructuring cost, excluding adjustments for costs incurred during the period, costs settled during the period, and foreign currency translation adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Reserve increase representing the amount charged against earnings in the period for a specified incurred and estimated type of cost associated with exit from or disposal of business activities or restructuring pursuant to a duly authorized plan. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of cash paid in the period to fully or partially settle a specified, previously accrued type of restructuring cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Available-for-sale Securities, Debt Maturities, after One Through Three Years, Amortized Cost. No definition available.
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Realized gains and realized losses from sale of marketable securities. No definition available.
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This item represents the cost of debt and equity securities, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments recognized, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents debt securities, at cost, net of adjustments including accretion, amortization, collection of cash, previous other-than-temporary impairments recognized in earnings (less any cumulative-effect adjustments, as defined), and fair value hedge accounting adjustments, if any, which are expected to mature within one year of the balance sheet date and which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the gross unrealized gains for securities, at a point in time, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This item represents the gross unrealized losses for securities, at a point in time, which are categorized neither as held-to-maturity nor trading securities. No definition available.
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This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents investment securities as of the balance sheet date which may include marketable securities, derivative financial instruments, and investments accounted for under the equity method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash inflow associated with the sale of debt securities classified as available-for-sale securities. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Trade Accounts Receivable (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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|---|---|---|
| Components of trade and installment accounts receivable, net | ||
| Accounts receivable - billed | $ 765 | $ 758 |
| Accounts receivable - unbilled | 70 | 86 |
| Other receivables | 21 | 27 |
| Less: Allowance for doubtful accounts | (16) | (22) |
| Trade accounts receivable, net | $ 840 | $ 849 |
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Amount due from customers or clients, within one year of the balance sheet date (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer), for goods or services (including trade receivables) that have been delivered or sold in the normal course of business, reduced to the estimated net realizable fair value by an allowance established by the entity of the amount it deems uncertain of collection. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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A valuation allowance for trade and other receivables due to an Entity within one year (or the normal operating cycle, whichever is longer) that are expected to be uncollectible. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amounts due for billed services rendered or to be rendered, actions taken or to be taken, or a promise to refrain from taking certain actions in accordance with the terms of a legally binding agreement between the Company and, at a minimum, one other party. An example would be amounts billed to customers under contracts or programs but not paid as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Carrying amounts due as of the balance sheet date from parties or arising from transactions not otherwise specified in the taxonomy. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Unbilled amounts due for services rendered or to be rendered, actions taken or to be taken, or a promise to refrain from taking certain actions in accordance with the terms of a legally binding agreement between the entity and, at a minimum, one other party. An example would be amounts associated with contracts or programs where the recognized revenue for performance thereunder exceeds the amounts billed under the terms thereof as of the date of the balance sheet. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total capitalized software and other intangible assets. No definition available.
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- Definition
The accumulated amount of amortization of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the carrying amounts of all intangible assets, excluding goodwill, as of the balance sheet date, net of accumulated amortization and impairment charges. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill Capitalized Software and Other Intangible Assets 2 (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended |
|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2011
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|
| Amortization expense over the next five fiscal years | |
| 2012 | $ 283 |
| 2013 | 303 |
| 2014 | 274 |
| 2015 | 230 |
| 2016 | 184 |
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Purchased software products [Member]
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|
| Amortization expense over the next five fiscal years | |
| 2012 | 103 |
| 2013 | 106 |
| 2014 | 98 |
| 2015 | 87 |
| 2016 | 86 |
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Internally developed software products [Member]
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|
| Amortization expense over the next five fiscal years | |
| 2012 | 115 |
| 2013 | 143 |
| 2014 | 128 |
| 2015 | 103 |
| 2016 | 72 |
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Other intangible assets subject to amortization [Member]
|
|
| Amortization expense over the next five fiscal years | |
| 2012 | 65 |
| 2013 | 54 |
| 2014 | 48 |
| 2015 | 40 |
| 2016 | $ 26 |
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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year five of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year four of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year one of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year three of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount of amortization expense expected to be recognized during year two of the five succeeding fiscal years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill Capitalized Software and Other Intangible Assets 3 (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
9 Months Ended | |
|---|---|---|
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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|
| Goodwill activity | ||
| Goodwill, Beginning Balance | $ 5,688 | |
| Revisions to purchase price allocation of prior year acquisitions | (2) | |
| Goodwill, Revised, Beginning Balance | 5,686 | |
| Amounts allocated to loss on discontinued operations | (7) | |
| Acquisitions | 180 | |
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | (3) | |
| Goodwill, Ending Balance | $ 5,856 |
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Goodwill revised, prior period balance. No definition available.
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Carrying amount as of the balance sheet date, which is the cumulative amount paid and (if applicable) the fair value of any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree, adjusted for any amortization recognized prior to the adoption of any changes in generally accepted accounting principles (as applicable) and for any impairment charges, in excess of the fair value of net assets acquired in one or more business combination transactions. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate amount of goodwill acquired in the period and allocated to the reportable segment. The value is stated at fair value based on the purchase price allocation. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Purchase price allocation adjustment for allocation not yet complete at the prior year end. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) to the recorded value of goodwill for foreign currency translation adjustments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Write-off of the carrying amount of goodwill associated with all or a portion of a reporting unit that is sold in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Goodwill Capitalized Software and Other Intangible Assets 4 (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Mar. 31, 2011
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|---|---|---|
| Goodwill, Capitalized Software and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] | ||
| Gross carrying amount of capitalized software and other intangible assets | $ 7,763 | $ 7,417 |
| Accumulated amortization for capitalized software and other intangible assets | 6,337 | 6,133 |
| Fully amortized intangible assets | 5,686 | 5,290 |
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Purchased software products [Member]
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| Goodwill, Capitalized Software and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] | ||
| Fully amortized intangible assets | 4,731 | 4,662 |
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Internally developed software products [Member]
|
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| Goodwill, Capitalized Software and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] | ||
| Fully amortized intangible assets | 552 | 508 |
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Other intangible assets subject to amortization [Member]
|
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| Goodwill, Capitalized Software and Other Intangible Assets (Textual) [Abstract] | ||
| Fully amortized intangible assets | $ 403 | $ 120 |
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Total capitalized software and other intangible assets. No definition available.
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The accumulated amount of amortization of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of the gross carrying amounts before accumulated amortization as of the balance sheet date of all intangible assets having statutory or estimated useful lives. The aggregate gross carrying amount (including any previously recognized impairment charges) of a major finite-lived intangible asset class. A major class is composed of intangible assets that can be grouped together because they are similar, either by their nature or by their use in the operations of a company. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Deferred Revenue (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Mar. 31, 2011
|
|---|---|---|
| Current: | ||
| Total deferred revenue (billed or collected) - current | $ 2,270 | $ 2,600 |
| Noncurrent: | ||
| Total deferred revenue (billed or collected) - noncurrent | 854 | 969 |
| Total deferred revenue (billed or collected) | 3,124 | 3,569 |
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Subscription and maintenance [Member]
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| Current: | ||
| Total deferred revenue (billed or collected) - current | 2,108 | 2,444 |
| Noncurrent: | ||
| Total deferred revenue (billed or collected) - noncurrent | 822 | 940 |
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Professional services [Member]
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| Current: | ||
| Total deferred revenue (billed or collected) - current | 149 | 145 |
| Noncurrent: | ||
| Total deferred revenue (billed or collected) - noncurrent | 30 | 27 |
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Financing obligations and other [Member]
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| Current: | ||
| Total deferred revenue (billed or collected) - current | 13 | 11 |
| Noncurrent: | ||
| Total deferred revenue (billed or collected) - noncurrent | $ 2 | $ 2 |
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Amount of deferred revenue as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue represents collections of cash or other assets related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The carrying amount of consideration received or receivable as of the balance sheet date on potential earnings that were not recognized as revenue in conformity with GAAP, and which are expected to be recognized as such within one year or the normal operating cycle, if longer, including sales, license fees, and royalties, but excluding interest income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The noncurrent portion of deferred revenue amount as of balance sheet date. Deferred revenue is a liability related to a revenue producing activity for which revenue has not yet been recognized, and is not expected to be recognized in the next twelve months. Generally, an entity records deferred revenue when it receives consideration from a customer before achieving certain criteria that must be met for revenue to be recognized in conformity with GAAP. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Debt (Details) (USD $)
|
1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Apr. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
| Line of credit facility, repayments | $ 250,000,000 | |||
| Amount available under line of credit | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 | 1,000,000,000 | |
| Line of credit facility maximum incremental credit increases | 500,000,000 | 500,000,000 | 500,000,000 | |
| Interest rates applicable to Revolving Credit Facility | ||||
| Line of Credit Facility, margin on base borrowing | 0.25% | 0.25% | 0.25% | |
| Applicable margin on Eurocurrency borrowing | 1.10% | 1.10% | 1.10% | |
| Facility commitment fee | 0.15% | |||
| Payments of debt issuance costs | $ 2,000,000 | |||
| Line of credit facility financial covenant ratio of consolidated debt to consolidated cash flow | 400.00% | |||
| Line of credit facility financial covenant ratio of consolidated cash flow to sum of interest payable and amortization of debt discount | 350.00% | |||
| Line of credit facility, financial covenants | The Revolving Credit Facility due August 2016 contains customary covenants for borrowings of this type, including two financial covenants: (i) for the 12 months ending each quarter-end, the ratio of consolidated debt for borrowed money to consolidated cash flow, each as defined in the facility Credit Agreement, must not exceed 4.00 to 1.00; and (ii) for the 12 months ending at any date, the ratio of consolidated cash flow to the sum of interest payable on, and amortization of debt discount in respect of, all consolidated debt for borrowed money, as defined in the facility Credit Agreement, must not be less than 3.50 to 1.00. | |||
| Line of credit facility, financial covenants compliance | At December 31, 2011, the Company was in compliance with all covenants. | |||
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Base Rate Borrowings [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
| Line of credit facility, interest rate at period end | 3.50% | 3.50% | 3.50% | |
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Eurocurrency Rate Borrowings [Member]
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| Debt Instrument [Line Items] | ||||
| Line of credit facility, interest rate at period end | 1.40% | 1.40% | 1.40% |
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Line of credit facility financial covenant ratio of consolidated cash flow to sum of interest payable and amortization of debt discount. No definition available.
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Line of credit facility financial covenant ratio of consolidated debt to consolidated cash flow. No definition available.
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Line of Credit Facility, margin on base borrowing. No definition available.
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Maximum incremental credit increases relating to the Revolving Credit Facility available and subject to certain conditions and the agreement of its lenders. No definition available.
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Margin on Eurocurrency borrowing. No definition available.
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States whether the entity was in compliance with the debt covenants throughout the reporting period, and describes facts and circumstances of any compliance failure. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Description of minimum financial levels (for example, tangible net worth and working capital) and achievement of certain financial ratios (for example, working capital ratio and debt service coverage ratio), and adherence to certain clauses which generally require or restrict certain actions (for example, entering into a debt arrangement with equal or greater seniority, and selling or discontinuing a certain business segment or material subsidiary) to be in compliance with the covenant clauses of the debt agreement. May also include a discussion of the adverse consequences that would result if the entity violates or fails to satisfy the covenants. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The fee, expressed as a percentage of the line of credit facility, for the line of credit facility regardless of whether the facility has been used. No definition available.
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Decrease for amounts repaid on the credit facility for the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The effective interest rate at the end of the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Maximum borrowing capacity under the credit facility without consideration of any current restrictions on the amount that could be borrowed or the amounts currently outstanding under the facility. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The cash outflow paid to third parties in connection with debt origination, which will be amortized over the remaining maturity period of the associated long-term debt. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Derivatives 1 (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
|
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Dec. 31, 2010
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Other (gains) expenses, net [Member] | Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
|
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| Effect of interest rate and foreign exchange derivatives on Consolidated Statement of Operations | ||||
| Amount of Net (Gain)/Loss Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations | $ 8 | $ 1 | $ 9 | $ 9 |
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Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
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||||
| Effect of interest rate and foreign exchange derivatives on Consolidated Statement of Operations | ||||
| Amount of Net (Gain)/Loss Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
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Fair Value Hedging [Member] | Interest Expense [Member] | Interest Rate Swap [Member]
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| Effect of interest rate and foreign exchange derivatives on Consolidated Statement of Operations | ||||
| Amount of Net (Gain)/Loss Recognized in the Consolidated Statement of Operations | $ (3) | $ (3) | $ (9) | $ (9) |
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The amount of net gains and losses recognized in income during the period on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in fair value hedges and related hedged items designated and qualifying in fair value hedges, on derivative instruments designated and qualifying as hedging instruments in cash flow hedges, and on derivative instruments not designated as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Tenure of foreign currency contracts outstanding. No definition available.
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Total value of Senior Notes subject to fair value interest rate swaps. No definition available.
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The amount of losses on a cash flow hedge reclassified in the period to interest expense from accumulated other comprehensive income. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Interest rate stated in the contractual debt agreement. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of all foreign currency derivative assets not designated as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of all foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of all foreign currency derivative liabilities not designated as hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of all derivative assets designated as interest rate fair value hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate notional amount of all derivatives designated as cash flow hedging instruments. The notional amount relates to a number of currency units, shares, bushels, pounds, or other units specified in a derivative instrument. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate notional amount of all derivatives designated as a fair value hedging instrument. The notional amount relates to a number of currency units, shares, bushels, pounds, or other units specified in a derivative instrument. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate notional amount of all foreign currency derivatives not designated as hedging instruments. Notional amount refers to the number of currency units specified in the foreign currency derivative contract. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair Value Measurements 1 (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Mar. 31, 2011
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|---|---|---|
| Assets: | ||
| Interest rate derivatives | $ 27 | $ 15 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
|
||
| Assets: | ||
| Foreign exchange derivatives | 16 | 7 |
| Interest rate derivatives | 27 | 15 |
| Total Assets | 1,589 | 2,210 |
| Liabilities: | ||
| Foreign exchange derivatives not designated as hedges | 6 | 1 |
| Total Liabilities | 6 | 1 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
|
||
| Assets: | ||
| Investments | 1,365 | 2,009 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Marketable Securities [Member]
|
||
| Assets: | ||
| Investments | 181 | 179 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member]
|
||
| Assets: | ||
| Foreign exchange derivatives | 0 | 0 |
| Interest rate derivatives | 0 | 0 |
| Total Assets | 1,365 | 2,009 |
| Liabilities: | ||
| Foreign exchange derivatives not designated as hedges | 0 | 0 |
| Total Liabilities | 0 | 0 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investments | 1,365 | 2,009 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) [Member] | Marketable Securities [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investments | 0 | 0 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member]
|
||
| Assets: | ||
| Foreign exchange derivatives | 16 | 7 |
| Interest rate derivatives | 27 | 15 |
| Total Assets | 224 | 201 |
| Liabilities: | ||
| Foreign exchange derivatives not designated as hedges | 6 | 1 |
| Total Liabilities | 6 | 1 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
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| Assets: | ||
| Investments | 0 | 0 |
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Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member] | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) [Member] | Marketable Securities [Member]
|
||
| Assets: | ||
| Investments | $ 181 | $ 179 |
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This element represents the aggregate of the assets reported on the balance sheet at period end measured at fair value by the entity. This element is intended to be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. No definition available.
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Derivative instrument obligations meeting the definition of a liability which the Company is a party to as of the balance sheet date. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents contracts related to the exchange of different currencies, including foreign currency options, forward (delivery or nondelivery) contracts, and swaps entered into and existing as of the balance sheet date. No definition available.
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Fair value as of the balance sheet date of all derivative assets designated as interest rate fair value hedging instruments. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents investment securities as of the balance sheet date which may include marketable securities, derivative financial instruments, and investments accounted for under the equity method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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This element represents the aggregate of the liabilities reported on the balance sheet at period end measured at fair value by the entity. This element is intended to be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. No definition available.
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Fair Value Measurements 2 (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
|
Mar. 31, 2011
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|---|---|---|
|
Carrying Value [Member]
|
||
| Liabilities: | ||
| Total debt | $ 1,309 | $ 1,551 |
| Fair value of facilities abandonment reserve | 42 | 52 |
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Estimated Fair Value [Member]
|
||
| Liabilities: | ||
| Total debt | 1,412 | 1,619 |
| Fair value of facilities abandonment reserve | $ 49 | $ 59 |
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Fair value of facilities abandonment reserve. No definition available.
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Including current and noncurrent portions, aggregate carrying amount of long-term borrowings as of the balance sheet date. May include notes payable, bonds payable, commercial loans, mortgage loans, convertible debt, subordinated debt and other types of debt, which had initial maturities beyond one year or beyond the normal operating cycle, if longer, and after deducting unamortized discount or premiums, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Fair Value Measurements 3 (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
Dec. 31, 2011
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Mar. 31, 2011
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Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
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| Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) [Abstract] | ||
| Investments | $ 1,315 | $ 1,959 |
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Other Noncurrent Assets, Net [Member] | Money Market Funds [Member]
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| Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) [Abstract] | ||
| Investments | 50 | 50 |
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Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities [Member]
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| Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) [Abstract] | ||
| Fair value of facilities abandonment reserve | 11 | 15 |
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Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
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| Fair Value Measurements (Details Textual) [Abstract] | ||
| Fair value of facilities abandonment reserve | $ 31 | $ 37 |
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Fair value of facilities abandonment reserve. No definition available.
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- Definition
This element represents the portion of the balance sheet assertion valued at fair value by the entity whether such amount is presented as a separate caption or as a parenthetical disclosure. Additionally, this element may be used in connection with the fair value disclosures required in the footnote disclosures to the financial statements. The element may be used in both the balance sheet and disclosure in the same submission. This item represents investment securities as of the balance sheet date which may include marketable securities, derivative financial instruments, and investments accounted for under the equity method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stockholders' Equity 1 (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||||
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Components of comprehensive income | |||||||||
| Net income | $ 263 | $ 200 | $ 740 | $ 639 | |||||
| Net unrealized gain on cash flow hedges, net of tax | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | |||||
| Foreign currency translation adjustments | 2 | 9 | (66) | 49 | |||||
| Total comprehensive income | 265 | 209 | 674 | 690 | |||||
| Cash Dividends | |||||||||
| Declaration Date | Nov. 09, 2011 | Aug. 03, 2011 | May 12, 2011 | Dec. 02, 2010 | Jul. 28, 2010 | May 12, 2010 | |||
| Dividend Per Share | $ 0.25 | $ 0.05 | $ 0.05 | $ 0.05 | $ 0.04 | $ 0.04 | $ 0.04 | ||
| Record Date | Nov. 22, 2011 | Aug. 16, 2011 | May 23, 2011 | Dec. 13, 2010 | Aug. 09, 2010 | May 31, 2010 | |||
| Total Amount | $ 25 | $ 25 | $ 25 | $ 20 | $ 20 | $ 21 | |||
| Payment Date | Dec. 14, 2011 | Sep. 14, 2011 | Jun. 16, 2011 | Dec. 22, 2010 | Aug. 19, 2010 | Jun. 16, 2010 | |||
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- Definition
Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The change in equity [net assets] of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources which are attributable to the reporting entity. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners, but excludes any and all transactions which are directly or indirectly attributable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The day, month, and year (YYYY-MM-DD) that the dividend declared as of or prior to the financial reporting date will be paid in the subsequent period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Equity impact of common stock cash dividends declared by an entity during the period. This element includes paid and unpaid dividends declared during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The day, month and year (YYYY-MM-DD) that the dividend to be paid was declared. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The date as of when a holder must own the stock to be entitled to the dividend. The ex-dividend date is generally 3 days before the record date. No definition available.
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- Definition
The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Adjustment that results from the process of translating subsidiary financial statements and foreign equity investments into the reporting currency of the reporting entity, net of tax. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Change in accumulated gains and losses from derivative instrument designated and qualifying as the effective portion of cash flow hedges, net of tax effect. The after tax effect change includes an entity's share of an equity investee's Increase or Decrease in deferred hedging gains or losses. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Stockholders' Equity 2 (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
1 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 1 Months Ended |
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Jan. 24, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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May 31, 2011
May 12, 2011 plan [Member]
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| Stock Repurchase Program [Line Items] | |||
| Stock repurchase program, authorized amount | $ 1,500 | $ 500 | |
| Stockholders' Equity (Textual) [Abstract] | |||
| Remaining authorized amount of common stock under common stock repurchase program | 232 | ||
| Common Stock Share | 25.7 | ||
| Common Stock Value | $ 550 |
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- Definition
Number of shares that have been repurchased during the period and have not been retired and are not held in treasury. Some state laws may govern the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Equity impact of the value of stock that has been repurchased during the period and has not been retired and is not held in treasury. Some state laws may mandate the circumstances under which an entity may acquire its own stock and prescribe the accounting treatment therefore. This element is used when state law does not recognize treasury stock. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount authorized by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan. No definition available.
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- Definition
The remaining repurchase amount authorized by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan. No definition available.
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- Definition
Income from continuing operations allocable to common shares basic. No definition available.
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- Definition
Income from continuing operations allocable to common shares diluted. No definition available.
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- Definition
Weighted average restricted stock awards considered participating securities. No definition available.
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- Definition
Securities (including those issuable pursuant to contingent stock agreements) that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share (EPS) or earnings per unit (EPU) in the future that were not included in the computation of diluted EPS or EPU because to do so would increase EPS or EPU amounts or decrease loss per share or unit amounts for the period presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
This element represents the income or loss from continuing operations attributable to the parent which may also be defined as revenue less expenses and taxes from ongoing operations before extraordinary items but after deduction of those portions of income or loss from continuing operations that are allocable to noncontrolling interests, if any. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of net income (loss) from continuing operations per each share of common stock or unit outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of net income (loss) derived from continuing operations during the period available to each share of common stock or common unit outstanding during the reporting period and to each share or unit that would have been outstanding assuming the issuance of common shares or units for all dilutive potential common shares or units outstanding during the reporting period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Additional shares included in the calculation of diluted EPS as a result of the potentially dilutive effect of share based payment arrangements using the treasury stock method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Earnings allocated (not distributed) to participating securities under the two-class method to the extent that participating securities may share in earnings as if all of the earnings for the period had been distributed. No definition available.
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- Definition
The average number of shares or units issued and outstanding that are used in calculating diluted EPS or earnings per unit (EPU), determined based on the timing of issuance of shares or units in the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Number of [basic] shares or units, after adjustment for contingently issuable shares or units and other shares or units not deemed outstanding, determined by relating the portion of time within a reporting period that common shares or units have been outstanding to the total time in that period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The amount of expense, net of income tax, recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. No definition available.
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- Definition
As of the balance sheet date, the aggregate unrecognized cost of equity-based awards made to employees under equity-based compensation awards that have yet to vest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average period over which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized for equity-based compensation plans, using a decimal to express in number of years. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The total recognized tax benefit related to compensation cost for equity-based payment arrangements recognized in income during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The estimated dividend rate (a percentage of the share price) to be paid (expected dividends) to holders of the underlying shares over the option's term. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The period of time an equity-based award is expected to be outstanding. An equity-based award's expected term is generally determined based on, among other factors, the instrument's contractual term and the effects of employees' expected exercise and post-vesting employment termination behavior. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Discloses use of the simplified method to calculate the expected term that stock option awards under the specified plan will exist before being exercised or terminated, the reason and justification for its use, and the periods for which the method was used if it was not used in all periods presented. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The estimated measure of the percentage by which a share price is expected to fluctuate during a period. Volatility also may be defined as a probability-weighted measure of the dispersion of returns about the mean. The volatility of a share price is the standard deviation of the continuously compounded rates of return on the share over a specified period. That is the same as the standard deviation of the differences in the natural logarithms of the stock prices plus dividends, if any, over the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The risk-free interest rate assumption that is used in valuing an option on its own shares. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
The weighted average grant-date fair value of options granted during the reporting period as calculated by applying the disclosed option pricing methodology. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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- Definition
Shares of restricted stock awards and restricted stock units granted during period. No definition available.
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- Definition
Stock purchase plan maximum number of shares. No definition available.
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- Definition
Shares of the Company's stock could be purchased at this percentage of the closing price of the stock on the last day of the plan period. No definition available.
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- Definition
The number of grants made during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The weighted average fair value at grant date for nonvested equity-based awards issued during the period on other than stock (or unit) option plans (for example, phantom stock or unit plan, stock or unit appreciation rights plan, performance target plan). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Gross number of share options (or share units) granted during the period. No definition available.
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Income Taxes (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Income Taxes (Textual) [Abstract] | ||||
| Income tax expense | $ 141 | $ 126 | $ 337 | $ 284 |
| Net tax benefits (expense) from international tax rate changes and investment in foreign subsidiary | 8 | |||
| Net tax benefit (expense) from international tax rate changes | (10) | |||
| Net tax benefits (expenses) from discrete items recognized during the period | $ (26) | $ 10 | ||
| Effective Income Tax Rate Excluding Discrete Items | 32.40% | 31.90% | ||
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| Effective income tax rate continuing operations tax rate reconciliation [Line Items] | ||||
| Expected fiscal year 2012 effective tax rate | 32.00% | |||
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Minimum [Member]
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| Effective income tax rate continuing operations tax rate reconciliation [Line Items] | ||||
| Expected fiscal year 2012 effective tax rate | 31.00% | |||
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Effective Income Tax Rate Excluding Discrete Items. No definition available.
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Expected fiscal year effective tax rate. No definition available.
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Net tax benefit (expense) from international tax rate changes. No definition available.
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Net tax benefits (expense) from international tax rate changes and investment in foreign subsidiary. No definition available.
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Net tax benefits expense resulting from resolution of uncertain tax positions. No definition available.
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- Definition
The sum of the current income tax expense or benefit and the deferred income tax expense or benefit pertaining to continuing operations. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment expenses that include costs that are controllable by segment managers (direct expenses) and allocations of shared and indirect costs. No definition available.
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Operating margin. No definition available.
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Other operating expense (gains) not allocated to the Company's reporting segments. No definition available.
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The aggregate expense recognized in the current period that allocates the cost of tangible assets, intangible assets, or depleting assets to periods that benefit from use of the assets. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Sum of operating profit and nonoperating income or expense before Income or Loss from equity method investments, income taxes, extraordinary items, and noncontrolling interest. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net amount of operating interest income (expense). Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues. No definition available.
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Information 2 (Details) (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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| Company's revenue from the United States and from international locations | ||||
| United States | $ 745 | $ 639 | $ 2,107 | $ 1,874 |
| International | 518 | 505 | 1,519 | 1,427 |
| TOTAL REVENUE | $ 1,263 | $ 1,144 | $ 3,626 | $ 3,301 |
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Revenues from external customers attributed to the entity's country of domicile. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Revenues from external customers attributed to all foreign countries in total from which the entity derives revenues. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Aggregate revenue recognized during the period (derived from goods sold, services rendered, insurance premiums, or other activities that constitute an entity's earning process). For financial services companies, also includes investment and interest income, and sales and trading gains. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Segment Information 3 (Details) (Severance [Member], Restructuring Activity Fiscal Plan 2012 [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified |
6 Months Ended |
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
| Cumulative amount recognized | $ 44 |
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Mainframe Solutions [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
| Cumulative amount recognized | 23 |
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Enterprise Solutions [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
| Cumulative amount recognized | 20 |
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Services [Member]
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| Segment Reporting Information [Line Items] | |
| Cumulative amount recognized | $ 1 |
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Amount of costs incurred to date for the specified type of restructuring cost. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Subsequent Events (Details) (USD $)
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1 Months Ended | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||
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Jan. 24, 2012
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Mar. 31, 2012
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Dec. 31, 2011
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Sep. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Dec. 31, 2010
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Sep. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Dec. 31, 2011
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| Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |||||||||
| Capital allocation program | $ 2,500,000,000 | ||||||||
| Expected annual dividend, per share | $ 1.00 | $ 0.20 | $ 0.20 | ||||||
| Stock repurchase program, authorized amount | 1,500,000,000 | ||||||||
| Remaining authorized amount of common stock under common stock repurchase program | $ 232,000,000 | ||||||||
| Dividend Per Share | $ 0.25 | $ 0.05 | $ 0.05 | $ 0.05 | $ 0.04 | $ 0.04 | $ 0.04 | ||
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Capital allocation program. No definition available.
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Expected annual dividend, per share. No definition available.
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Aggregate dividends declared during the period for each share of common stock outstanding. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The amount authorized by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan. No definition available.
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The remaining repurchase amount authorized by an entity's Board of Directors under a stock repurchase plan. No definition available.
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