CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2015
Sep. 30, 2014
Assets    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 2,039 $ 1,971
Restricted cash—litigation escrow (Note 2) 1,178 1,498
Investment securities (Note 3):    
Trading 71 69
Available-for-sale 2,496 1,910
Settlement receivable 679 786
Accounts receivable 896 822
Customer collateral (Note 6) 1,079 961
Current portion of client incentives 243 210
Deferred tax assets 838 1,028
Prepaid expenses and other current assets 586 307
Total current assets 10,105 9,562
Investment securities, available-for-sale (Note 3) 2,779 3,015
Client incentives 89 81
Property, equipment and technology, net 1,843 1,892
Other assets 887 855
Intangible assets, net 11,379 11,411
Goodwill 11,753 11,753
Total assets 38,835 38,569
Liabilities    
Accounts payable 81 147
Settlement payable 1,126 1,332
Customer collateral (Note 6) 1,079 961
Accrued compensation and benefits 334 450
Client incentives 987 1,036
Accrued liabilities 701 624
Accrued litigation (Note 12) 1,135 1,456
Total current liabilities 5,443 6,006
Deferred tax liabilities 4,131 4,145
Other liabilities (Note 7) 1,024 1,005
Total liabilities 10,598 11,156
Equity    
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 25 shares authorized and none issued 0 0
Additional paid-in capital 18,098 18,299
Accumulated income 10,108 9,131
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net:    
Investment securities, available-for-sale 6 31
Defined benefit pension and other postretirement plans (84) (84)
Derivative instruments classified as cash flow hedges 110 38
Foreign currency translation adjustments (1) (2)
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net 31 (17)
Total equity 28,237 27,413
Total liabilities and equity 38,835 38,569
Class A common stock    
Equity    
Common stock 0 0
Class B common stock    
Equity    
Common stock 0 0
Class C common stock    
Equity    
Common stock $ 0 $ 0