2.2.0.7falseSUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)122 - Disclosure - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Policies)truefalsefalsefalse1USDfalsefalseiso4217_USDStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso42170pureStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/instancepure0sharesStandardhttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/instanceshares0iso4217_USD_per_sharesDividehttp://www.xbrl.org/2003/iso4217USDiso4217http://www.xbrl.org/2003/instanceshares0$53us-gaap_NatureOfOperationsus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalsefalse00<div>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>Nature of
Operations</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">The Procter &
Gamble Company’s (the “Company,” “we”
or “us”) business is focused on providing branded
consumer packaged goods of superior quality and value. Our products
are sold in more than 180 countries primarily through retail
operations including mass merchandisers, grocery stores, membership
club stores, drug stores, department stores, salons and
high-frequency stores. We have on-the-ground operations in
approximately 80 countries.</font></p>
</div>Nature of
Operations
The Procter &
Gamble Company’s (the “Company,” “we”
or “us”) business is focusedfalsefalsefalseus-types:textBlockItemTypetextblockDescribes the nature of an entity's business, the major products or services it sells or provides and its principal markets, including the locations of those markets. If the entity operates in more than one business, the disclosure also indicates the relative importance of its operations in each business and the basis for the determination (for example, assets, revenues, or earnings). Disclosures about the nature of operations need not be quantified; relative importance could be conveyed by use of terms such as "predominately", "about equally", or "major and other". This element is also referred to as "Business Description".Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher AICPA
-Name Statement of Position (SOP)
-Number 94-6
-Paragraph 10
false63pg_BasisOfPresentationDisclosureTextBlockpgfalsenadurationDisclosure related to the basis of presentation of financial statements including principles of consolidation of subsidiaries...falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalsefalse00<div>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 18px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>Basis of
Presentation</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">The Consolidated Financial
Statements include the Company and its controlled subsidiaries.
Intercompany transactions are eliminated.</font></p>
</div>Basis of
Presentation
The Consolidated Financial
Statements include the Company and its controlled subsidiaries.
Intercompany transactions arefalsefalsefalseus-types:textBlockItemTypetextblockDisclosure related to the basis of presentation of financial statements including principles of consolidation of subsidiaries and elimination of intercompany.No authoritative reference available.false73pg_EstimatesAndAssumptionsPolicyTextBlockpgfalsenadurationDisclosure of the uses of estimates in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalsefalse00<div>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 18px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>Use of
Estimates</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">Preparation of financial
statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP) requires
management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the
amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements and
accompanying disclosures. These estimates are based on
management’s best knowledge of current events and actions the
Company may undertake in the future. Estimates are used in
accounting for, among other items, consumer and trade promotion
accruals, pensions, post-employment benefits, stock options,
valuation of acquired intangible assets, useful lives for
depreciation and amortization of long-lived assets, future cash
flows associated with impairment testing for goodwill,
indefinite-lived intangible assets and other long-lived assets,
deferred tax assets, uncertain income tax positions and
contingencies. Actual results may ultimately differ from estimates,
although management does not generally believe such differences
would materially affect the financial statements in any individual
year. However, in regard to ongoing impairment testing of goodwill
and indefinite-lived intangible assets, significant deterioration
in future cash flow projections or other assumptions used in
valuation models, versus those anticipated at the time of the
valuations, could result in impairment charges that may materially
affect the financial statements in a given year.</font></p>
</div>Use of
Estimates
Preparation of financial
statements in conformity with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America (U.S. GAAP)falsefalsefalseus-types:textBlockItemTypetextblockDisclosure of the uses of estimates in the preparation of the consolidated financial statements.No authoritative reference available.false83us-gaap_RevenueRecognitionPolicyTextBlockus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalsefalse00<div>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 18px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>Revenue
Recognition</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">Sales are recognized when
revenue is realized or realizable and has been earned. Most revenue
transactions represent sales of inventory. The revenue recorded is
presented net of sales and other taxes we collect on behalf of
governmental authorities. The revenue includes shipping and
handling costs, which generally are included in the list price to
the customer. Our policy is to recognize revenue when title to the
product, ownership and risk of loss transfer to the customer, which
can be on the date of shipment or the date of receipt by the
customer. A provision for payment discounts and product return
allowances is recorded as a reduction of sales in the same period
that the revenue is recognized.</font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 12px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">Trade promotions,
consisting primarily of customer pricing allowances, merchandising
funds and consumer coupons, are offered through various programs to
customers and consumers. Sales are recorded net of trade promotion
spending, which is recognized as incurred, generally at the time of
the sale. Most of these arrangements have terms of approximately
one year. Accruals for expected payouts under these programs are
included as accrued marketing and promotion in the accrued and
other liabilities line item in the Consolidated Balance
Sheets.</font></p>
</div>Revenue
Recognition
Sales are recognized when
revenue is realized or realizable and has been earned. Most revenue
transactions represent sales of inventory.falsefalsefalseus-types:textBlockItemTypetextblockDescribes an entity's accounting policy for revenue recognition. If the entity has different policies for different types of revenue transactions, the policy for each material type of transaction should be disclosed. If a sales transaction has multiple element arrangements (for example, delivery of multiple products, services or the rights to use assets) the disclosure may indicate the accounting policy for each unit of accounting as well as how units of accounting are determined and valued. The disclosure may encompass important judgment as to appropriateness of principles related to recognition of revenue. The disclosure also may indicate the entity's treatment of any unearned or deferred revenue that arises from the transaction.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)
-Number Topic 13
-Section B
-Paragraph Question 1
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-Publisher AICPA
-Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)
-Number 22
-Paragraph 8, 12, 13
false93us-gaap_CostOfSalesPolicyTextBlockus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseverboselabelfalse1falsefalsefalsefalse00<div>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 18px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>Cost of Products
Sold</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">Cost of products sold is
primarily comprised of direct materials and supplies consumed in
the manufacture of product, as well as manufacturing labor,
depreciation expense and direct overhead expense necessary to
acquire and convert the purchased materials and supplies into
finished product. Cost of products sold also includes the cost to
distribute products to customers, inbound freight costs, internal
transfer costs, warehousing costs and other shipping and handling
activity.</font></p>
</div>Cost of Products
Sold
Cost of products sold is
primarily comprised of direct materials and supplies consumed in
the manufacture of product, as well asfalsefalsefalseus-types:textBlockItemTypetextblockDescribes an entity's accounting policies for recognition of costs in the period which correspond to the sales and revenue categories presented in the statement of operations. Description may include the amount and nature of costs incurred, provisions associated with inventories, purchase discounts, freight and other costs included in cost of sales incurred and recorded in the period. This description also includes the nature of costs of sales incurred and recorded in the statement of operations for the period relating to transactions with related parties.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 03
-Paragraph 2
-Article 5
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 18px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>Selling, General and
Administrative Expense</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">Selling, general and
administrative expense (SG&A) is primarily comprised of
marketing expenses, selling expenses, research and development
costs, administrative and other indirect overhead costs,
depreciation and amortization expense on non-manufacturing assets
and other miscellaneous operating items. Research and development
costs are charged to expense as incurred and were $1,950 in 2010,
$1,864 in 2009 and $1,946 in 2008. Advertising costs, charged to
expense as incurred, include worldwide television, print, radio,
internet and in-store advertising expenses and were $8,576 in 2010,
$7,519 in 2009 and $8,520 in 2008. Non-advertising related
components of the Company’s total marketing spending include
costs associated with consumer promotions, product sampling and
sales aids, all of which are included in SG&A, as well as
coupons and customer trade funds, which are recorded as reductions
to net sales.</font></p>
</div>Selling, General and
Administrative Expense
Selling, general and
administrative expense (SG&A) is primarily comprised of
marketing expenses, sellingfalsefalsefalseus-types:textBlockItemTypetextblockDescribes the nature of and identifies the significant items comprising an entity's selling, general and administrative (or similar) report caption.No authoritative reference available.false113us-gaap_ScheduleOfOtherNonoperatingIncomeByComponentTextBlockus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalsefalse00<div>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 18px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>Other Non-Operating
Income/(Expense), Net</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">Other non-operating
income/(expense), net, primarily includes net divestiture gains,
interest and investment income and the provision for income
attributable to noncontrolling interests.</font></p>
</div>Other Non-Operating
Income/(Expense), Net
Other non-operating
income/(expense), net, primarily includes net divestiture gains,
interest and investment incomefalsefalsefalseus-types:textBlockItemTypetextblockDisclosure of the detailed components of other nonoperating income. May include methodology, assumptions and amounts for: (a) dividends, (b) interest on securities, (c) profits on securities (net of losses), and (d) miscellaneous other income items.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 03
-Paragraph 7
-Article 5
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 18px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>Currency
Translation</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">Financial statements of
operating subsidiaries outside the United States of America (U.S.)
generally are measured using the local currency as the functional
currency. Adjustments to translate those statements into U.S.
dollars are recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI). Currency
translation adjustments in accumulated OCI were a loss of $861 at
June 30, 2010 and a gain of $3,333 at June 30, 2009. For
subsidiaries operating in highly inflationary economies, the U.S.
dollar is the functional currency. Remeasurement adjustments for
financial statements in highly inflationary economies and other
transactional exchange gains and losses are reflected in
earnings.</font></p>
</div>Currency
Translation
Financial statements of
operating subsidiaries outside the United States of America (U.S.)
generally are measured using the local currencyfalsefalsefalseus-types:textBlockItemTypetextblockDescribes a reporting enterprise's accounting policy for (1) transactions denominated in a currency other than the reporting enterprise's functional currency, (2) translating foreign currency financial statements that are incorporated into the financial statements of the reporting enterprise by consolidation, combination, or the equity method of accounting, and (3) remeasurement of the financial statements of a foreign reporting enterprise in a hyperinflationary economy.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 52
-Paragraph 5, 7-20, 80
false133pg_CashFlowPresentationPolicyTextBlockpgfalsenadurationDisclosure of the method in which the statement of cash flows is presented.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalsefalse00<div>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>Cash Flow
Presentation</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">The Consolidated Statements
of Cash Flows are prepared using the indirect method, which
reconciles net earnings to cash flow from operating activities. The
reconciliation adjustments include the removal of timing
differences between the occurrence of operating receipts and
payments and their recognition in net earnings. The adjustments
also remove cash flows arising from investing and financing
activities, which are presented separately from operating
activities. Cash flows from foreign currency transactions and
operations are translated at an average exchange rate for the
period. Cash flows from hedging activities are included in the same
category as the items being hedged. Cash flows from derivative
instruments designated as net investment hedges are classified as
financing activities. Realized gains and losses from non-qualifying
derivative instruments used to hedge currency exposures resulting
from intercompany financing transactions are also classified as
financing activities. Cash flows from other derivative instruments
used to manage interest, commodity or other currency exposures are
classified as operating activities. Cash payments related to income
taxes are classified as operating activities.</font></p>
</div>Cash Flow
Presentation
The Consolidated Statements
of Cash Flows are prepared using the indirect method, which
reconciles net earnings to cash flow fromfalsefalsefalseus-types:textBlockItemTypetextblockDisclosure of the method in which the statement of cash flows is presented.No authoritative reference available.false143us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPolicyTextBlockus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalsefalse00<div>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 18px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>Cash
Equivalents</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">Highly liquid investments
with remaining stated maturities of three months or less when
purchased are considered cash equivalents and recorded at
cost.</font></p>
</div>Cash
Equivalents
Highly liquid investments
with remaining stated maturities of three months or less when
purchased are considered cash equivalents and recordedfalsefalsefalseus-types:textBlockItemTypetextblockA description of a company's cash and cash equivalents accounting policy. An entity shall disclose its policy for determining which items are treated as cash equivalents. Other information that may be disclosed includes (1) the nature of any restrictions on the entity's use of its cash and cash equivalents, (2) whether the entity's cash and cash equivalents are insured or expose the entity to credit risk, (3) the classification of any negative balance accounts (overdrafts), and (4) the carrying basis of cash equivalents (for example, at cost) and whether the carrying amount of cash equivalents approximates fair value. Cash 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 customer may deposit additional funds at any time and also effectively may withdraw funds at any time without prior notice or penalty. In addition, cash equivalent
s include short-term, highly liquid investments that are both readily convertible to known amounts of cash and so near their maturity that they present insignificant 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. For a bank, may include explanation and amount of requirement to maintain reserves against deposits.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Financial Reporting Release (FRR)
-Number 203
-Paragraph 02-03
Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02
-Paragraph 1
-Article 5
Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 95
-Paragraph 7, 8, 9, 10
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-Publisher AICPA
-Name Technical Practice Aid (TPA)
-Number 2110
-Paragraph 6
false153us-gaap_InvestmentPolicyTextBlockus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalsefalse00<div>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 18px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>Investments</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">Investment securities
consist of readily marketable debt and equity securities.
Unrealized gains or losses are charged to earnings for investments
classified as trading. Unrealized gains or losses on securities
classified as available-for-sale are generally recorded in
shareholders’ equity. If an available-for-sale security is
other than temporarily impaired, the loss is charged to either
earnings or shareholders’ equity depending on our intent and
ability to retain the security until we recover the full cost basis
and the extent of the loss attributable to the creditworthiness of
the issuer. Investments in certain companies over which we exert
significant influence, but do not control the financial and
operating decisions, are accounted for as equity method investments
and are classified as other noncurrent assets. Other investments
that are not controlled, and over which we do not have the ability
to exercise significant influence, are accounted for under the cost
method.</font></p>
</div>Investments
Investment securities
consist of readily marketable debt and equity securities.
Unrealized gains or losses are charged to earnings forfalsefalsefalseus-types:textBlockItemTypetextblockDescribes an entity's accounting policies for investments in financial assets, including marketable securities (debt and equity securities with readily determinable fair values), investments accounted for under the equity method and cost method, securities borrowed and loaned, and repurchase and resale agreements. For marketable securities, the description may include the entity's accounting treatment for transfers between investment categories and how the fair values for such securities are determined. Also, for all investments, an entity may describe its policy for assessing, recognizing and measuring impairment of the investment.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 115
-Paragraph 7-16
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-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02
-Paragraph 2, 12
-Article 5
Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Staff Accounting Bulletin (SAB)
-Number Topic 5
-Section M
Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name FASB Staff Position (FSP)
-Number FAS115-1/124-1
-Paragraph 7-18
Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 107
-Paragraph 10, 11
false163us-gaap_InventoryPolicyTextBlockus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalse1falsefalsefalsefalse00<div>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 18px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>Inventory
Valuation</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">Inventories are valued at
the lower of cost or market value. Product-related inventories are
primarily maintained on the first-in, first-out method. Minor
amounts of product inventories, including certain cosmetics and
commodities, are maintained on the last-in, first-out method. The
cost of spare part inventories is maintained using the average cost
method.</font></p>
</div>Inventory
Valuation
Inventories are valued at
the lower of cost or market value. Product-related inventories are
primarily maintained on the first-in,falsefalsefalseus-types:textBlockItemTypetextblockDescribes an entity's accounting policies covering its major classes of inventories, bases of stating inventories (for example lower of cost or market), methods by which amounts are added and removed from inventory classes (for example FIFO, LIFO, or average cost), loss recognition on impairment of inventories, and situations in which inventories are stated above cost. If inventory is carried at cost, this description includes the nature of the cost elements included in inventory.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Financial Reporting Release (FRR)
-Number 206
-Chapter 2
-Paragraph b
-Subparagraph i, ii
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-Publisher AICPA
-Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB)
-Number 43
-Chapter 4
-Paragraph 3, 5-10, 15, 16, 17
Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02
-Paragraph 6
-Subparagraph a
-Article 5
Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher AICPA
-Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB)
-Number 43
-Chapter 3
-Section A
-Paragraph 9
Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher AICPA
-Name Statement of Position (SOP)
-Number 81-1
-Paragraph 69-75
false173us-gaap_PropertyPlantAndEquipmentPolicyTextBlockus-gaaptruenadurationNo definition available.falsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalsefalseverboselabelfalse1falsefalsefalsefalse00<div>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 18px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>Property, Plant and
Equipment</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">Property, plant and
equipment is recorded at cost reduced by accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation expense is recognized over the assets’ estimated
useful lives using the straight-line method. Machinery and
equipment includes office furniture and fixtures (15-year life),
computer equipment and capitalized software (3- to 5-year lives)
and manufacturing equipment (3- to 20-year lives). Buildings are
depreciated over an estimated useful life of 40 years. Estimated
useful lives are periodically reviewed and, when appropriate,
changes are made prospectively. When certain events or changes in
operating conditions occur, asset lives may be adjusted and an
impairment assessment may be performed on the recoverability of the
carrying amounts.</font></p>
</div>Property, Plant and
Equipment
Property, plant and
equipment is recorded at cost reduced by accumulated depreciation.
Depreciation expense is recognized overfalsefalsefalseus-types:textBlockItemTypetextblockDescribes an entity's accounting policy for property, plant and equipment which may include the basis of such assets, depreciation methods used and estimated useful lives, the entity's capitalization policy, including its accounting treatment for costs incurred for repairs and maintenance activities, whether such asset balances include capitalized interest and the method by which such is calculated, how disposals of such assets are accounted for and how impairment of such assets is assessed and recognized.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher AICPA
-Name Accounting Research Bulletin (ARB)
-Number 43
-Chapter 9
-Section C
-Paragraph 5
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 144
-Paragraph 7
Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher AICPA
-Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)
-Number 22
-Paragraph 12, 13
Reference 4: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 34
-Paragraph 8, 9
Reference 5: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 02
-Paragraph 13
-Subparagraph a
-Article 5
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-Publisher AICPA
-Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)
-Number 12
-Paragraph 5
-Subparagraph d
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 18px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">Goodwill and
indefinite-lived brands are not amortized, but are evaluated for
impairment annually or when indicators of a potential impairment
are present. Our impairment testing of goodwill is performed
separately from our impairment testing of indefinite-lived
intangibles. The annual evaluation for impairment of goodwill and
indefinite-lived intangibles is based on valuation models that
incorporate assumptions and internal projections of expected future
cash flows and operating plans. We believe such assumptions are
also comparable to those that would be used by other marketplace
participants.</font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 12px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">We have acquired brands
that have been determined to have indefinite lives due to the
nature of our business. We evaluate a number of factors to
determine whether an indefinite life is appropriate, including the
competitive environment, market share, brand history, product life
cycles, operating plans and the macroeconomic environment of the
countries in which the brands are sold. When certain events or
changes in operating conditions occur, an impairment assessment is
performed and indefinite-lived brands may be adjusted to a
determinable life.</font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 12px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">The cost of intangible
assets with determinable useful lives is amortized to reflect the
pattern of economic benefits consumed, either on a straight-line or
accelerated basis over the estimated periods benefited. Patents,
technology and other intangibles with contractual terms are
generally amortized over their respective legal or contractual
lives. Customer relationships, brands and other non-contractual
intangible assets with determinable lives are amortized over
periods generally ranging from 5 to 30 years. When certain events
or changes in operating conditions occur, an impairment assessment
is performed and lives of intangible assets with determinable lives
may be adjusted.</font></p>
</div>Goodwill and Other
Intangible Assets
Goodwill and
indefinite-lived brands are not amortized, but are evaluated for
impairment annually or when indicators of afalsefalsefalseus-types:textBlockItemTypetextblockDescribes an entity's accounting policy for goodwill and intangible assets. This accounting policy also may address how an entity assesses and measures impairment of goodwill and intangible assets.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 144
-Paragraph 7-18, 22
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-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 142
-Paragraph 4, 11-23, 26, 34
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>Fair Values of Financial
Instruments</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">Certain financial
instruments are required to be recorded at fair value. Changes in
assumptions or estimation methods could affect the fair value
estimates; however, we do not believe any such changes would have a
material impact on our financial condition, results of operations
or cash flows. Other financial instruments, including cash
equivalents, other investments and short-term debt, are recorded at
cost, which approximates fair value. The fair values of long-term
debt and financial instruments are disclosed in Note 4 and Note 5,
respectively.</font></p>
</div>Fair Values of Financial
Instruments
Certain financial
instruments are required to be recorded at fair value. Changes in
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<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 18px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>New Accounting
Pronouncements and Policies</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">Other than as described
below, no new accounting pronouncement issued or effective during
the fiscal year has had or is expected to have a material impact on
the Consolidated Financial Statements.</font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 18px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>FAIR VALUE
MEASUREMENTS</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">On July 1, 2008, we
adopted new accounting guidance on fair value measurements. The new
guidance defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring
fair value under U.S. GAAP and expands disclosures about fair value
measurements. It was effective for the Company beginning
July 1, 2008, for certain financial assets and liabilities
and, beginning July 1, 2009, for certain non-financial assets
and liabilities. Refer to Note 5 for additional information
regarding our fair value measurements for financial and
non-financial assets and liabilities.</font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 18px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>DISCLOSURES ABOUT
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>AND HEDGING
ACTIVITIES</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">On January 1, 2009, we
adopted new accounting guidance on disclosures about derivative
instruments and hedging activities. The new guidance impacts
disclosures only and requires additional qualitative and
quantitative information on the use of derivatives and their impact
on an entity’s financial position, results of operations and
cash flows. Refer to Note 5 for additional information regarding
our risk management activities, including derivative instruments
and hedging activities.</font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 18px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>BUSINESS
COMBINATIONS</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">On July 1, 2009, we
adopted new accounting guidance on business combinations. The new
guidance revised the method of accounting for a number of aspects
of business combinations including acquisition costs, contingencies
(including contingent assets, contingent liabilities and contingent
purchase price) and post-acquisition exit activities of acquired
businesses. The adoption of the new guidance did not have a
material effect on our financial position, results of operations or
cash flows.</font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 18px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>NONCONTROLLING INTERESTS
IN</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2"><b>CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS</b></font></p>
<p style="MARGIN-TOP: 6px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px"><font style="FONT-FAMILY: Times New Roman" size="2">On July 1, 2009, we
adopted new accounting guidance on noncontrolling interests in
consolidated financial statements. The new accounting guidance
requires that a noncontrolling interest in the equity of a
subsidiary be accounted for and reported as equity, provides
revised guidance on the treatment of net income and losses
attributable to the noncontrolling interest and changes in
ownership interests in a subsidiary and requires additional
disclosures that identify and distinguish between the interests of
the controlling and noncontrolling owners. The Company’s
retrospective adoption of the new guidance on July 1, 2009 did
not have a material effect on our financial position, results of
operations or cash flows. Net expense for income attributable to
the noncontrolling interests totaling $110 in 2010, $86 in 2009 and
$78 in 2008 is not presented separately in the Consolidated
Statements of Earnings due to immateriality, but is reflected
within other non-operating income/(expense), net. After deduction
of the net expense for income attributable to noncontrolling
interests, net earnings represents net income attributable to the
Company’s common shareholders.</font></p>
</div>New Accounting
Pronouncements and Policies
Other than as described
below, no new accounting pronouncement issued or effective during
the fiscal year has had orfalsefalsefalseus-types:textBlockItemTypetextblockRepresents disclosure of any changes in an accounting principle, including a change from one generally accepted accounting principle to another generally accepted accounting principle when there are two or more generally accepted accounting principles that apply or when the accounting principle formerly used is no longer generally accepted. Also disclose any change in the method of applying an accounting principle, or any change in an accounting principle required by a new pronouncement in the unusual instance that a new pronouncement does not include specific transition provisions.Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher FASB
-Name Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (FAS)
-Number 154
-Paragraph 2, 17, 18
Reference 2: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher AICPA
-Name Accounting Principles Board Opinion (APB)
-Number 28
-Paragraph 23, 24
Reference 3: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
-Publisher SEC
-Name Regulation S-X (SX)
-Number 210
-Section 01
-Paragraph b
-Subparagraph 6
-Article 10
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