Merger and Restructuring Activity (Details 1) (USD $) In Millions |
3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | ||
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Sep. 30, 2011 |
Sep. 30, 2010 |
Jun. 30, 2011 |
Jun. 30, 2010 |
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| Merger-related Restructuring Reserves | ||||
| Restructuring Reserve, Beginning Balance | $ 169 | $ 260 | $ 336 | $ 403 |
| Exit costs and restructuring charges: | ||||
| Cash Payments and Other | (18) | (74) | (294) | (395) |
| Restructuring Reserve, Ending Balance | 196 | 273 | 169 | 260 |
Merrill Lynch [Member] |
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| Exit costs and restructuring charges: | ||||
| Exit costs and restructuring charges | 45 | 87 | 127 | 199 |
Other [Member] |
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| Exit costs and restructuring charges: | ||||
| Exit costs and restructuring charges | $ 0 | $ 53 | ||
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- Definition Merger Related Restructuring Reserves.
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- Definition 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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- Definition 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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- Definition A roll forward is a reconciliation of a concept from the beginning of a period to the end of a period.
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- Definition 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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