Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table]
Software Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Software Assets by Major Class [Axis]
The axis of a table defines the relationship between the domain members or categories in the table and the line items or concepts that complete the table.
Software Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Software Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
The major class of software assets ; 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.
Purchased software
Purchased software [Member]
Software that has been purchased rather developed in house.
Internally developed commercial software
Commercial software products [Member]
Software products that are used for commercial use.
Internally developed internal-use software
Internal-use software [Member]
Software products that are used for internal use.
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Software
Computer Software, Intangible Asset [Member]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Line Items]
Purchased and internally developed software, net
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net
Amortization expense
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Discontinued Operations and Disposal Groups [Abstract]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Axis]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
Disposal Group Name [Domain]
NPS Segment
NPS [Member]
The North American Public (NPS) segment operates principally within a regulatory environment subject to governmental contracting and accounting requirements, including Federal Acquisition Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards and audits by various U.S. federal agencies.
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Axis]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Disposal Group Classification [Domain]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Spinoff
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Means Other than Sale, Spinoff [Member]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]
Revenues
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Revenue
Costs of services
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs of Services
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Costs of Services
Selling, general and administrative
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, General and Administrative Expense
Depreciation and amortization
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Depreciation and Amortization
Restructuring costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Restructuring Costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Restructuring Costs
Separation and merger costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Separation and Merger Costs
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Separation and Merger Costs
Interest expense
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Interest Expense
Other (income) expense, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other (Income) Expense, Net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other (Income) Expense, Net
Income from discontinued operations before income taxes
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, before Income Tax
Income tax expense
Discontinued Operation, Tax Effect of Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period
Net income from discontinued operations, net of tax
Discontinued Operation, Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operation During Phase-out Period, Net of Tax
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Schedule of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Exercise Price Range [Axis]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range [Domain]
$10.35 - $29.70
Stock option price range 1 [Member]
This member represents stock options with a specific price range have been authorized under a stock option plan.
$30.31 - $48.61
Stock option price range 2 [Member]
This member represents stock options with a specific price range have been authorized under a stock option plan.
$49.24 - 61.75
Stock option price range 3 [Member]
This member represents stock options with a specific price range have been authorized under a stock option plan.
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]
Range of option exercise price, minimum
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Lower Range Limit
Range of option exercise price, maximum
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Upper Range Limit
Number of options outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Outstanding Options
Weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Outstanding Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average remaining contractual life (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Number of exercisable options (in shares)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Number of Exercisable Options
Weighted average exercise price of exercisable options (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, Exercise Price Range, Exercisable Options, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]
Fair Value
Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block]
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract]
Current assets:
Assets, Current [Abstract]
Allowance for doubtful accounts
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Current
Intangible and other assets:
Intangible And Other Assets [Abstract]
Intangible And Other Assets [Abstract]
Accumulated amortization
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Accumulated Amortization
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Accumulated Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Property, Plant, and Equipment
CSC stockholders' equity:
Equity [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Preferred Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Authorized
Preferred stock, shares issued (in shares)
Preferred Stock, Shares Issued
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Par or Stated Value Per Share
Common stock, authorized (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares Authorized
Common stock, issued (in shares)
Common Stock, Shares, Issued
Common stock in treasury, at cost (in shares)
Treasury Stock, Shares
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table]
CSRA
CSRA Inc [Member]
CSRA Inc [Member]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plans and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Defined Benefit Plan and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan [Domain]
Non-US pension plans
Foreign Pension Plan [Member]
Pension Plans, Defined Benefit
Pension Plan [Member]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Axis]
Geographical [Domain]
Geographical [Domain]
SWITZERLAND
SWITZERLAND
Deferred compensation arrangement with type of individual, postretirement benefits, by title of individual [Axis]
Deferred compensation arrangement with type of individual, postretirement benefits, by title of individual [Axis]
Reflects the pertinent provisions pertaining to pension and other postretirement benefit arrangements with personnel, by individual.
Title of type of individual with relationship to entity [Domain]
Title of type of individual with relationship to entity [Domain]
Title of the type of individual (or the nature of the entity's relationship with the individual) who is party to the deferred compensation arrangement. Preparer may add the individual's name as well by extension.
Key Executives and Non-employee Directors
Key Executives and Non-employee Directors [Member]
Key Executives and Non-employee Directors [Member]
Non-employee directors
Non-employee directors [Member]
A person serving on the board of directors (who collectively have responsibility for determining the overall policy of the entity and appointing officers) generally elected by the shareholders that is not an employee.
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]
Noncurrent assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Noncurrent
Current liabilities of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Current
Noncurrent liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Accumulated other comprehensive income
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Actuarial gain resulting from remeasurement
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Gains (Losses)
Actuarial gain (loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Actuarial Gain (Loss)
Discount rate
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Discount Rate
Economic benefit of lump sum payments
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Benefit Obligation
Funded percentage (in hundredths)
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Percentage
Expected long-term rates of return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Expected Long-term Return on Assets
Gain (loss) on plan amendments
Defined Benefit Plan, Plan Amendments
Settlement gain (loss)
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements
Contractual termination benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Cost of Providing Special or Contractual Termination Benefits Recognized During Period
Estimated future amortization of transitional obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Transition Obligation (Asset)
Estimated future amortization of prior service credit
Defined Benefit Plan, Future Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Number of deferred compensation plans
Number Of Plans Within Deferred Compensation Plan
The number of plans within the deferred compensation plan
Maximum deferral percentage
Deferred Compensation Arrangement Maximum Deferral Percentage
The maximum amount of compensation that a plan participant is allowed to defer of their eligible compensation.
Deferred compensation plan, liability
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Recorded Liability
Deferred compensation plan, expense
Deferred Compensation Arrangement with Individual, Employer Contribution
Vesting period
Defined Contribution Plan, Employers Matching Contribution, Vesting Period
Defined Contribution Plan, Employers Matching Contribution, Vesting Period
Defined contribution plan contribution
Defined Contribution Plan, Cost Recognized
Shares of company common stock held in defined contribution plan assets
Defined Contribution Pension Plans Number Of Shares Of Common Stock Included In Plan Assets
The number of shares of common stock included in the defined contribution plans at the fiscal year-end.
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]
Sources Of Income Before Income Taxes Classified Between Domestic And Foreign Entities
Sources Of Income Before Income Taxes Classified Between Domestic And Foreign Entities [Table Text Block]
Sources Of Income Before Income Taxes Classified Between Domestic And Foreign Entities [Table Text Block]
Components Of Income Tax Provision
Components Of Income Tax Provision [Table Text Block]
Components Of Income Tax Provision [Table Text Block]
Federal Statutory Tax Rate To Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation
Federal Statutory Tax Rate To Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Federal Statutory Tax Rate To Effective Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table Text Block]
Components Of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Components Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Components Of Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities
Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards
Summary of Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table Text Block]
Summary of Tax Credit Carryforwards
Summary of Tax Credit Carryforwards [Table Text Block]
Liabilities For Uncertain Tax Positions
Income Tax Uncertainty, Liabilities For Uncertain Tax Positions [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Uncertainty, Liabilities For Uncertain Tax Positions [Table Text Block]
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies
Summary of Income Tax Contingencies [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Change Of Interest And Penalties
Income Tax Uncertainty, Schedule Of Change Of Interest And Penalties [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Uncertainty, Schedule Of Change Of Interest And Penalties [Table Text Block]
Tax Examination Status
Summary of Income Tax Examinations [Table Text Block]
Dividends Payable [Table]
Dividends Payable [Table]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Legal Entity [Axis]
Entity [Domain]
Entity [Domain]
Computer Sciences Corporation
Computer Sciences Corporation [Member]
Computer Sciences Corporation [Member]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Dividends Payable [Line Items]
Cash Dividends Declared Per Common Share (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Declared
Cash Dividends Declared, Total
Dividends, Common Stock, Stock
Cash Dividends Declared, Unpaid at Fiscal Year End
Dividends Payable
Common Stock, dividends, (in dollars per share)
Common Stock, Dividends, Per Share, Cash Paid
Restructuring Costs [Abstract]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Schedule of Restructuring and Related Costs [Table]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Axis]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Income Statement Location [Domain]
Costs of services
Cost of Sales [Member]
Selling, general and administrative
Selling, General and Administrative Expenses [Member]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring Cost and Reserve [Line Items]
Restructuring costs
Restructuring Charges
Restructuring Reserve [Abstract]
Restructuring Reserve [Abstract]
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Restructuring Reserve, Current
Other long-term liabilities
Restructuring Reserve, Noncurrent
Total
Restructuring Reserve
Supplemental Cash Flow Elements [Abstract]
Cash Payments for Interest on Indebtedness and for Taxes, Supplemental Information on Cash Flow
Schedule of Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]
Consolidated Variable Interest Entities
Variable Interest Entity Disclosure [Text Block]
Business Combinations [Abstract]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Schedule of Business Acquisitions, by Acquisition [Table]
Segments [Axis]
Segments [Axis]
Segment [Domain]
Segments [Domain]
GBS
GBS Segment [Member]
GBS Segment [Member]
GIS
GIS Segment [Member]
GIS Segment [Member]
Customer relationships
Customer Relationships [Member]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition [Axis]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Business Acquisition, Acquiree [Domain]
Aspediens
Aspediens [Member]
Aspediens [Member]
Xchanging
Xchanging [Member]
Xchanging [Member]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred, cash
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired
Liabilities incurred
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred
Fair value of contingent consideration after being withheld for one year
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred And Held One Year Following Closing Date
Business Combination, Consideration Transferred, Liabilities Incurred And Held One Year Following Closing Date
Change in contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration Arrangements, Change in Amount of Contingent Consideration, Liability
Contingent consideration
Business Combination, Contingent Consideration, Liability
Current assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets
Noncurrent assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Assets
Intangible assets, other than goodwill
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Intangible Assets, Other than Goodwill
Current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities
Long-term liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities
Goodwill
Goodwill
Useful life
Acquired Finite-lived Intangible Assets, Weighted Average Useful Life
Transaction costs (less than $1 million)
Business Acquisition, Transaction Costs
Number of shares purchased
Business Combination, Number of Shares
Business Combination, Number of Shares
Acquisition share price
Business Acquisition, Share Price
Non-controlling equity interest acquired
Business Acquisition, Percentage of Voting Interests Acquired
Acquired debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Debt
Expected incremental cash flow
Business Combination, Expected incremental Cash Flow
Business Combination, Expected incremental Cash Flow
Revenues
Revenues
Income (loss) from continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Decrease for measurement period adjustments
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Measurement Adjustment, Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities
Business Combination, Provisional Information, Measurement Adjustment, Deferred Tax Assets And Liabilities
Goodwill measurement period adjustment
Goodwill, Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Expected tax deductible amount of goodwill acquired
Business Acquisition, Goodwill, Expected Tax Deductible Amount
Net transition obligation
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Transition Assets (Obligations), before Tax
Prior service cost
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Tax
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Axis]
Plan Name [Domain]
Plan Name [Domain]
Nonemployee director incentives
Nonemployee Director Incentives [Member]
Incentive plans for nonemployee directors [Member]
Range [Axis]
Range [Axis]
Range [Domain]
Range [Domain]
Minimum
Minimum [Member]
Maximum
Maximum [Member]
Award Date [Axis]
Award Date [Axis]
Award Date [Domain]
Award Date [Domain]
Fiscal 2013 and Thereafter
Fiscal 2013 and Thereafter [Member]
Fiscal 2013 and Thereafter [Member]
Prior to Fiscal Year 2013
Prior to Fiscal Year 2013 [Member]
Prior to Fiscal Year 2013 [Member]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Axis]
Award Type [Domain]
Equity Award [Domain]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Restricted Stock [Member]
Stock Options
Employee Stock Option [Member]
Performance-based Restricted Stock Units (PSUs)
Performance Shares [Member]
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs)
Restricted Stock Units (RSUs) [Member]
Type of other equity award [Axis]
Type of other equity award [Axis]
Pertinent data describing and reflecting required disclosures pertaining to other equity award, by plan.
Type of other equity award [Domain]
Type of other equity award [Domain]
Equity-based compensation plans and award types, including multiple equity-based payment arrangements.
Service-based RSU's
Service-based RSU's [Member]
Service-based units which are dependent upon a predetermined term of service and compliance with certain non-competition covenants post termination.
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Axis]
Vesting [Domain]
Vesting [Domain]
33.33% vested in year 1
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche One [Member]
33.33% vested in year 2
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Two [Member]
33.33% vested in year 3
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Three [Member]
Contingent Accelerated Vesting
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Four [Member]
Share-based Compensation Award, Tranche Four [Member]
Settlement Period [Axis]
Settlement Period [Axis]
Settlement Period [Axis]
Settlement Period [Domain]
Settlement Period [Domain]
[Domain] for Settlement Period [Axis]
Five Year Anniversary
Anniversary One [Member]
Anniversary One [Member]
Ten Year Anniversary
Anniversary Two [Member]
Anniversary Two [Member]
Fifteen Year Anniversary
Anniversary Three [Member]
Anniversary Three [Member]
Number of incentive plans within the employee or nonemployee plan
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Number Of Incentive Plans Within The Employee Or Nonemployee Plan
The number of plans that are available either in the employee incentive plans or the nonemployee incentive plans.
Awards outstanding (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number
Number of common shares available for grant at period end
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Number of Shares Available for Grant
Risk free interest rate, minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Minimum
Risk free interest rate, maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate, Maximum
Expected volatility rate, minimum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Minimum
Expected volatility rate, maximum
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate, Maximum
Weighted average grant date fair value (in USD per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Realized tax benefits from employee share-based payment awards
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Tax Benefit from Compensation Expense
Number of equity awards converted from historic award
Number Of Equity Awards Converted From Historic Award
Number Of Equity Awards Converted From Historic Award
Incremental stock compensation expense as a result of modification of equity awards
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Plan Modification, Incremental Compensation Cost
Award vesting rights, percentage
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Percentage
Award vesting rights, number of anniversaries
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Number of Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Rights, Number of Period
Term of options
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Term
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Term
Total grant date fair value of stock options vested during the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Fair Value
Cash received from stock awards exercised during the period
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Cash Received from Exercise of Stock Options
Total unrecognized compensation expense related to unvested awards, net of expected forfeitures
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized
Weighted average period over which cost is expected to be recognized (in years)
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Nonvested Awards, Compensation Cost Not yet Recognized, Period for Recognition
Number of shares received per RSU
Number Of Shares Received Per Equity Award
Number Of Shares Received Per Equity Award
Issue price of award (in dollars per share)
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Issue Price Of Award
Issue price of award on date granted.
Vesting period (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Award Vesting Period
Number of anniversaries following the executive's termination that the shares are redeemable
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Redeemable, Number of Anniversaries
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Redeemable, Number of Anniversaries
Age covenant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Age Covenant
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Age Covenant
Vesting percent
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting Percent
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Vesting Percent
Age covenant, with five years of service
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Age Covenant, with Five Years of Service
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Age Covenant, with Five Years of Service
Age covenant, with ten years of service
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Age Covenant, with Ten Years of Service
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Age Covenant, with Ten Years of Service
Minimum service period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Minimum Service Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Minimum Service Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Award Settlement Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Award Settlement Period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement By Share-Based Payment Award, Award Settlement Period
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Long-term Debt, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2018
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Next Twelve Months
2019
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Two
2020
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Three
2021
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Four
2022
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal in Year Five
Thereafter
Long-term Debt, Maturities, Repayments of Principal after Year Five
Total
Long-term Debt, Total
Carrying amount of long-term debt, net of unamortized discount or premium, including current and noncurrent amounts. Includes, but not limited to, notes payable, bonds payable, debentures, mortgage loans and commercial paper. Excludes capital lease obligations.
Number of Option Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding [Roll Forward]
Outstanding beginning of period (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Number
Granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Net of Forfeitures
Issued due to Separation modification (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Issued in Period as a Result of Spin-Off Modification
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Issued in Period as a Result of Spin-Off Modification
Exercised (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period
Canceled/Forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period
Expired (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period
Outstanding end of period (in shares)
Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Additional Disclosures [Abstract]
Weighted average exercise price - beginning of period (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price - granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price - issued due to Separation modification (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Issued from Spin-Off Modification, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Issued from Spin-Off Modification, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price - exercised (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price - cancelled/forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Forfeitures in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price - expired (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Expirations in Period, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price - end of period (in dollars per share)
Additional Disclosures
Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures [Abstract]
Aggregate intrinsic value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Outstanding, Intrinsic Value
Total intrinsic value of options exercised during the period
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Exercises in Period, Intrinsic Value
Vested and Expected to Vest
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest [Abstract]
Vested and expected to vest in the future as of period end (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Number
Exercisable as of period end (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Number
Weighted average exercise price vested and expected to vest as of period end (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average exercise price exercisable as of period end (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Exercise Price
Weighted average remaining contractual life vested and expected to vest in the future as of period end (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Weighted average remaining contractual life exercisable as of period end (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term
Aggregate intrinsic value vested and expected to vest in the future as of period end
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Outstanding, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Aggregate intrinsic value exercisable as of period end
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Options, Vested and Expected to Vest, Exercisable, Aggregate Intrinsic Value
Outsourcing contract costs
Outsourcing Contract Costs [Member]
Costs incurred upon initiation of an outsourcing contract that are deferred and expensed over the contract life. These costs represent incremental external costs or certain specific internal costs that are directly related to the contract acquisition or transition activities. The primary types of costs that may be capitalized include labor and related fringe benefits, subcontractor costs, travel costs, and premiums on asset purchases.
Foreign currency translation loss
Finite Lived Intangible Assets, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Intangible assets book value
Intangible Assets, Net (Excluding Goodwill)
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Abstract]
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Net, Amortization Expense, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
Fiscal 2018
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Next Twelve Months
Fiscal 2019
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Two
Fiscal 2020
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Three
Fiscal 2021
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Four
Fiscal 2022
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Amortization Expense, Year Five
Gain (loss) on disposition of intangible assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Intangible Assets
Document Information [Abstract]
Document Information [Abstract]
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Registrant Name
Entity Central Index Key
Entity Central Index Key
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Current Fiscal Year End Date
Entity Filer Category
Entity Filer Category
Document Type
Document Type
Document Period End Date
Document Period End Date
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Year Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Document Fiscal Period Focus
Amendment Flag
Amendment Flag
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Voluntary Filers
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Current Reporting Status
Entity Public Float
Entity Public Float
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Derivative [Table]
Derivative [Table]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Long-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Senior unsecured and unsubordinated notes
Senior Unsecured and Unsubordinated Notes [Member]
Senior Unsecured and Unsubordinated Notes [Member]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument [Axis]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Debt Instrument, Name [Domain]
Senior notes
Term Notes 445 Due 2022 [Member]
Term Notes 445 Due 2022 [Member]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Axis]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Hedging Relationship [Domain]
Fair Value Hedging
Fair Value Hedging [Member]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Axis]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Hedging Designation [Domain]
Designated as Hedging Instrument
Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Instrument [Axis]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Derivative Contract [Domain]
Interest Rate Swap
Interest Rate Swap [Member]
Forward Contracts
Forward Contracts [Member]
Derivative [Line Items]
Derivative [Line Items]
Debt instrument, stated interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage
Derivative notional amount
Derivative Asset, Notional Amount
Derivative, fair value
Derivative Asset
Hedge gains on termination of interest rate swaps
Gain (Loss) on Discontinuation of Interest Rate Cash Flow Hedge Due to Forecasted Transaction Probable of Not Occurring, Net
Notional amount of derivatives outstanding
Derivative, Notional Amount
Aggregate notional amounts of agreements terminated
Derivative, Notional Amount Of Derivatives Terminated
Derivative, Notional Amount Of Derivatives Terminated
Fair value of agreements terminated
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Terminated
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset Terminated
Hedge loss (less than)
Derivative, Loss on Derivative
Estimated fair value of foreign currency derivative assets
Foreign Currency Derivative Instruments Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Asset at Fair Value
Foreign currency cash flow hedge loss to be reclassified during next 12 months, less than
Foreign Currency Cash Flow Hedge Gain (Loss) to be Reclassified During Next 12 Months
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Components [Axis]
Equity Component [Domain]
Equity Component [Domain]
Foreign currency translation adjustments
Accumulated Foreign Currency Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Cash Flow Hedges
Accumulated Net Gain (Loss) from Cash Flow Hedges Attributable to Parent [Member]
Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans:
Accumulated Defined Benefit Plans Adjustment Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
AOCI Attributable to Parent [Member]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Line Items]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
AOCI Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Balance
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Current-period other comprehensive (loss) income
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), before Reclassifications, Net of Tax
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of taxes
Reclassification from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income, Current Period, Net of Tax
Transfer to CSRA
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Transfers
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Transfers
Balance
Other Income and Expenses [Abstract]
Other (Income) Expense, Net
Other Income and Other Expense Disclosure [Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]
Future Minimum Operating Lease Payments
Operating Leases of Lessee Disclosure [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long-term Purchase Agreements
Long-term Purchase Commitment [Table Text Block]
Expiration of Financial Guarantees And Stand-by Letters Of Credit Outstanding
Expiration Of Financial Guarantees And Stand-by Letters Of Credit Outstanding
Expiration Of Financial Guarantees And Stand-by Letters Of Credit Outstanding [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table]
Schedule of Guarantor Obligations [Table]
Guarantor Obligations by Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Axis]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Guarantor Obligations, Nature [Domain]
Surety bonds
Surety Bonds Performance Guarantee [Member]
An agreement (contract) that requires the guarantor to make payments to a guaranteed party based on another entity's failure to perform under an obligating agreement. This includes the issuance of surety bonds.
Letters of credit
Letters Of Credit Performance Guarantee [Member]
An agreement (contract) that requires the guarantor to make payments to a guaranteed party based on another entity's failure to perform under an obligating agreement. This includes the issuance of a performance standby letter of credit which requires the guarantor to make payments if a specified party fails to perform under a nonfinancial contractual obligation.
Standby letters of credit
Financial Standby Letter of Credit [Member]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Guarantor Obligations [Line Items]
Fiscal 2018
Expiration Of Guarantee In Next Fiscal Year
Amount of financial guarantee outstanding as of the balance sheet date, that expires in the next fiscal year following current fiscal year end.
Fiscal 2019
Expiration Of Guarantee In Second Fiscal Year
Amount of financial guarantee outstanding as of the balance sheet date, that expires in the second fiscal year following current fiscal year end.
Fiscal 2020 and Thereafter
Expiration Of Guarantee In Third Fiscal Year And Thereafter
Amount of financial guarantee outstanding as of the balance sheet date, that expires in the third fiscal year and thereafter following current fiscal year end.
Total
Total Guarantees Outstanding
Amount of total financial guarantees outstanding.
Accounting Policies [Abstract]
Useful life
Finite-Lived Intangible Asset, Useful Life
Class of Treasury Stock
Class of Treasury Stock [Table Text Block]
Accelerated Share Repurchases
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Table Text Block]
Dividends
Dividends Declared [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Defined Benefit Plan, Asset Categories [Axis]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Plan Asset Categories [Domain]
Global/International Equity commingled funds
Equity Securities Global International Commingled Funds [Member]
This category includes information about ownership interests or the right to acquire ownership interests in corporations and other legal entities which ownership interest is represented by shares of common or preferred stock (which is neither mandatorily redeemable no redeemable at the option of the holder), convertible securities, stock rights, or stock warrants categorized by global commingled funds.
Global equity mutual funds
Equity Securities Global Mutual Funds [Member]
This category includes information about ownership interests or the right to acquire ownership interests in corporations and other legal entities which ownership interest is represented by shares of common or preferred stock (which is neither mandatorily redeemable no redeemable at the option of the holder), convertible securities, stock rights, or stock warrants categorized by US North American commingled funds.
U.S./North American Equity commingled funds
Equity Securities US North America Commingled Funds [Member]
This category includes information about ownership interests or the right to acquire ownership interests in corporations and other legal entities which ownership interest is represented by shares of common or preferred stock (which is neither mandatorily redeemable no redeemable at the option of the holder), convertible securities, stock rights, or stock warrants categorized by domestic commingled funds.
Non-U.S. Government funds
Foreign Government Debt Securities [Member]
Fixed income commingled funds
Fixed income commingled funds [Member]
An investment that pools funds from many investors to invest in a combination of underlying investments, primarily fixed income investments in commingled funds.
Fixed income mutual funds
Fixed Income Funds [Member]
Other Alternatives
Alternative Investments [Member]
Alternative Investments [Member]
Hedge Funds
Hedge Funds [Member]
Insurance contracts
Insurance contracts [Member]
An investment that invests in insurance contracts.
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents [Member]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value, Hierarchy [Axis]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Fair Value Hierarchy [Domain]
Level 1
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member]
Level 2
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 2 [Member]
Level 3
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 3 [Member]
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Fair Value of Plan Assets
Acquisitions
Business Combination Disclosure [Text Block]
Cash payments for interest and income taxes [Abstract]
Cash payments for interest and income taxes [Abstract]
Cash payments for interest and income taxes [Abstract]
Interest
Interest Paid
Taxes on income, net of refunds
Income Taxes Paid, Net
Noncash Investing Activities [Abstract]
Cash Flow, Noncash Investing and Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract]
Capital expenditures in accounts payable and accrued expenses
Capital Expenditures Incurred but Not yet Paid
Capital expenditures through capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations Incurred
Assets acquired under long-term financing
Noncash or Part Noncash Acquisition, Value of Assets Acquired
Dividends declared but not yet paid
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table]
Credit facility
Line of Credit [Member]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Axis]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Short-term Debt, Type [Domain]
Euro-denominated commercial paper
Commercial Paper [Member]
CSC Capital Funding Limited
CSC Capital Funding Limited [Member]
CSC Capital Funding Limited [Member]
CSC Asset Funding I LLC
CSC Asset Funding I LLC [Member]
CSC Asset Funding I LLC [Member]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Axis]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Credit Facility [Domain]
Revolving credit facility
Revolving Credit Facility [Member]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Debt Instrument [Line Items]
Amount of multi-year committed revolving credit facility
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity
Credit facility amount maturing in 2021
Credit facility amount maturing in 2022
Proceeds from lines of credit
Proceeds from Lines of Credit
Repayments of lines of credit
Repayments of Lines of Credit
Debt instrument term
Debt Instrument, Term
Capital leased assets, gross
Capital Leased Assets, Gross
Capital leased assets, accumulated depreciation
Capital Leases, Lessee Balance Sheet, Assets by Major Class, Accumulated Depreciation
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis
Fair Value Assets And Liabilities Measured On Recurring Basis [Table Text Block]
Disclosure related to assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The disclosures herein include the fair value measurements at the reporting date by the level within the fair value hierarchy, 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).
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Schedule of Cash Flow Hedges Included in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location
Schedule of Other Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments, Statements of Financial Performance and Financial Position, Location [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assets, Not Offset
Offsetting Assets [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Liabilities, Not Offset
Offsetting Liabilities [Table Text Block]
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]
Net (loss) income
Net Income (Loss), Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes:
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]
Foreign currency translation adjustments, net of tax expense of $5, $4 and $3
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Adjustment, Net of Tax
Foreign currency forward contracts, net of tax expense of $12, $0 and $0
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Commodity Contracts
Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax:
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax [Abstract]
Prior service credit, net of tax expense of $0, $1 and $37
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Amortization of transition obligation, net of tax expense of $0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Transition Asset (Obligation), before Tax
Amortization of prior service cost, net of tax benefit of $5, $10 and $7
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), before Tax
Foreign currency exchange loss, net of tax benefit of $1, $0 and $0
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Transaction and Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Net of Tax
Pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, net of tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Adjustment, Net of Tax
Other comprehensive loss, net of taxes
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Comprehensive (loss) income
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Less: comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interest
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to CSC common stockholders
Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Share Repurchase Program [Table]
Class of Treasury Stock [Table]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Axis]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Class of Stock [Domain]
Common Stock
Common Stock [Member]
Open Market Purchases
Open Market Purchases [Member]
Open Market Purchases [Member]
Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement
Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement [Member]
Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement [Member]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Equity, Class of Treasury Stock [Line Items]
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Shares
Average Price Per Share (in dollars per share)
Stock Repurchased and Retired, Average Cost Per Share
Stock Repurchased and Retired, Average Cost Per Share
Amount
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Value
Stock repurchased during period, value
Stock Repurchased During Period, Value
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Axis]
Related Party [Domain]
Related Party [Domain]
Affiliated entity
Affiliated Entity [Member]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Axis]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Related Party Transaction [Domain]
Intellectual Property Matters Agreement
Intellectual Property Matters Agreement [Member]
Intellectual Property Matters Agreement [Member]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Axis]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Counterparty Name [Domain]
Revenue
Sales Revenue, Net [Member]
Annual net maintenance fee
Related Party Transaction, Annual Maintenance Fee Revenue
Related Party Transaction, Annual Maintenance Fee Revenue
Annual maintenance fee, term
Related Party Transaction, Annual Maintenance Fee Revenue, Term
Related Party Transaction, Annual Maintenance Fee Revenue, Term
Payment for release of obligation
Related Party Transaction, Amounts of Transaction
Revenue from related parties
Revenue from Related Parties
Revenue from related parties previously deferred
Revenue from Related Parties, Deferred Revenue Recognized
Revenue from Related Parties, Deferred Revenue Recognized
Payment terms for related party receivables
Related Party Transaction, Accounts Receivable Payment Term
Related Party Transaction, Accounts Receivable Payment Term
Related party accounts payable balance
Due to Related Parties
Related party accounts payable, settlement of share-based compensation award
Related Party Transaction, Due To Related Party, Settlement Of Share-Based Compensation Awards
Related Party Transaction, Due To Related Party, Settlement Of Share-Based Compensation Awards
Term of appointment as exclusive agent after the distribution
Related Party Agreement, Term Of Appointment As Exclusive Agent After Distribution
Related Party Agreement, Term Of Appointment As Exclusive Agent After Distribution
Assets:
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Cash and Cash Equivalents
Receivables, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts, Notes and Loans Receivable, Net
Property and equipment, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Property, Plant and Equipment
Goodwill, net
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Goodwill
Other assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets
Total assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets
Liabilities:
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities [Abstract]
Accounts payable
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accounts Payable
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Accrued Liabilities, Current
Debt
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Long-Term Debt, Net of Current Maturities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Long-Term Debt, Net of Current Maturities
Other long-term liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total liabilities
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Liabilities
Net assets distributed
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Net Assets
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Net Assets
Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Retained earnings adjustment
Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit)
Schedule of Other Income (Expense)
Schedule of Other Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Table Text Block]
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]
Earnings Per Share
Earnings Per Share [Text Block]
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures
Schedule of Defined Benefit Plans Disclosures [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss
Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Fair Value of Financial Assets for Pension and Postretirement Benefits
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Financial Assets For Pension And Postretirement Benefits [Table Text Block]
Schedule Of Fair Value Of Financial Assets For Pension And Postretirement Benefits [Table Text Block]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Contingency [Table]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Axis]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
Income Tax Authority [Domain]
INDIA
INDIA
Internal Revenue Service
Internal Revenue Service [Member]
The United States of America tax department entitled to levy and collect income taxes from the entity.
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Income Tax Contingency [Line Items]
Cumulative undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries
Undistributed Earnings of Foreign Subsidiaries
Share buyback tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share Buyback Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share Buyback Tax Rate, Percent
Dividend distribution tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Dividend Distribution Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Dividend Distribution Tax Rate, Percent
Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions [Abstract]
Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions [Abstract]
Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions [Abstract]
Tax
Unrecognized Tax Benefits
Interest
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Accrued
Penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Accrued
Net of tax attributes
Total Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions Tax Attributes Component
Total liability for uncertain tax position as of the balance sheet date for the tax attributes component.
Total
Total Liability For Uncertain Tax Positions
Total liability for uncertain tax position as of the balance sheet date.
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Excluding Amounts Pertaining to Examined Tax Returns [Roll Forward]
Balance at beginning of fiscal year
Gross increases related to prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross decreases related to prior year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Prior Period Tax Positions
Gross increases related to current year tax positions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Current Period Tax Positions
Settlements and statute of limitation expirations
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Decrease Resulting from Settlements with Taxing Authorities
Acquisitions
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Increase Resulting from Acquisition
Foreign exchange and others
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Increases And (Decreases) Resulting From Foreign Exchange And Others
The gross amount of increases and (decreases) in unrecognized tax benefits resulting from foreign exchange and others.
Balance at end of fiscal year
Liability for uncertain tax positions that if recognized would affect the effective tax rate
Unrecognized Tax Benefits that Would Impact Effective Tax Rate
Interest Accrued Related to Uncertain Tax Positions and Penalties [Abstract]
Interest Accrued Related to Uncertain Tax Positions and Penalties [Abstract]
Interest Accrued Related to Uncertain Tax Positions and Penalties [Abstract]
Interest
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense
Interest, net of tax
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Interest On Income Taxes Expense Net Of Tax
This element represents interest expense recognized for an underpayment of income taxes computed by applying the applicable statutory rate of interest to the difference between a tax position recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amount previously taken or expected to be taken in a tax return of the entity, net of tax.
Accrued penalties
Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Income Tax Penalties Expense
Liability for interest
Liability for interest, net of tax
Unrecognized Tax Benefits Interest On Income Taxes Accrued Net Of Tax
This element represents the amount of interest expense accrued as of the date of the statement of financial position for an underpayment of income taxes computed by applying the applicable statutory rate of interest to the difference between a tax position recognized for financial reporting purposes and the amount previously taken or expected to be taken in a tax return of the entity, net of tax.
Liability for penalties
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Axis]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Balance Sheet Location [Domain]
Other long-term liabilities
Other Noncurrent Liabilities [Member]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Axis]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
Lease Arrangement, Type [Domain]
Corporate Campus In Aldershot, United Kingdom
Corporate Campus In Aldershot, United Kingdom [Member]
Corporate Campus In Aldershot, United Kingdom [Member]
Financial Institution
Financial Institution [Member]
Financial Institution [Member]
Proceeds from structured sale of facility
Structured Sale Of Facility, Net Proceeds, Financing Activities
Structured Sale Of Facility, Net Proceeds, Financing Activities
Employer contribution
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Employer
Ownership interest in Jersey Unit Trust
Ownership Interest In Trust
Ownership Interest In Trust
Term of master lease arrangement
Capital Leases, Term Of Contract
Capital Leases, Term Of Contract
Annual rental payment
Capital Leases, Annual Rental Payments
Capital Leases, Annual Rental Payments
Gain (loss) on sale of property
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Properties
Lease obligation
Capital Lease Obligations, Noncurrent
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Table]
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Table]
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Date [Axis]
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Date [Axis]
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Date [Domain]
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Date [Domain]
Second Quarter ASR Arrangement
Q2 FY 2015 ASR Arrangement [Member]
Q2 FY 2015 ASR Arrangement [Member]
Fourth Quarter ASR Arrangement
Q4 FY 2015 ASR Arrangement [Member]
Q4 FY 2015 ASR Arrangement [Member]
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Line Items]
Total value of ASR
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Settlement (Payment) or Receipt
Number of shares repurchased (in shares)
Stock Repurchased During Period, Shares
Consideration
Average Price Per Share (in USD per share)
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Final Price Paid Per Share
Refund for cash prepayment on ASR
Accelerated Share Repurchases, Adjustment to Recorded Amount
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Loss Contingencies [Table]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Axis]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Litigation Status [Domain]
Pending litigation
Pending Litigation [Member]
Settled litigation
Settled Litigation [Member]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case [Axis]
Litigation Case Type [Domain]
Litigation Case [Domain]
Vincent Forcier v. Computer Sciences Corporation and The City of New York
Vincent Forcier v. Computer Sciences Corporation and The City of New York [Member]
Vincent Forcier v. Computer Sciences Corporation and The City of New York [Member]
Civil Complaint Against Eric Pulier
Civil Complaint Against Eric Pulier [Member]
Civil Complaint Against Eric Pulier [Member]
Strauch and Colby v. Computer Sciences Corporation
Strauch and Colby v. Computer Sciences Corporation [Member]
Strauch and Colby v. Computer Sciences Corporation [Member]
Kemper Corporate Services, Inc. v. Computer Sciences Corporation
Kemper Corporate Services, Inc. v. Computer Sciences Corporation [Member]
Kemper Corporate Services, Inc. v. Computer Sciences Corporation [Member]
CSC Agility Platform, Inc.
CSC Agility Platform, Inc. [Member]
CSC Agility Platform, Inc. [Member]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]
Multiplier of damages sought
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Multiplier Of Damages Sought
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Multiplier Of Damages Sought
Former employees under investigation
Number of Former Employees Under Investigation
Number of Former Employees Under Investigation
Gain contingency, amount sought
Gain Contingency, Unrecorded Amount
Litigation settlement amount
Litigation Settlement, Amount
Loss contingency, legal fees percentage
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Legal Fees, Percent
Loss Contingency, Damages Awarded, Legal Fees, Percent
Number of system administrators for class action, more than
Loss Contingency, Number of Plaintiffs
Minimal amounts of bribes received by defendant
Litigation Settlement, Alleged Minimal Amounts Of Bribes Received By Defendant
Litigation Settlement, Alleged Minimal Amounts Of Bribes Received By Defendant
Revenue threshold maintained in fraudulent transactions with defendant
Litigation Settlement, Revenue Threshold Maintained In Fraudulent Transactions With Defendant
Litigation Settlement, Revenue Threshold Maintained In Fraudulent Transactions With Defendant
Earnout payout earned due to fraudulent transactions
Litigation Settlement, Earnout Payout Earned Due To Fraudulent Transactions
Litigation Settlement, Earnout Payout Earned Due To Fraudulent Transactions
Litigation settlement, Earnout Payout
Litigation Settlement, Earnout Payout
Litigation Settlement, Earnout Payout
Years in prison for CBA employee
Loss Contingency, Settlement Of Litigation, Years In Prison
Loss Contingency, Settlement Of Litigation, Years In Prison
Loss contingency, damages sought
Loss Contingency, Damages Sought, Value
Loss contingency, counterclaim by defendant
Loss Contingency, Counter Claim By Defendant
Loss Contingency, Counter Claim By Defendant
Number of partially-owned joint ventures involved in possible sanctions law violations
Loss Contingency, Number Of Partially-Owned Joint Ventures Involved in Possible Sanctions Law Violations
Loss Contingency, Number Of Partially-Owned Joint Ventures Involved in Possible Sanctions Law Violations
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Table Text Block]
Depreciation
Depreciation Discontinued Operations
Depreciation Discontinued Operations
Amortization
Amortization Discontinued Operations
Amortization Discontinued Operations
Capital expenditures
Capital Expenditure, Discontinued Operations
Net gain on disposition of business
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Business
Capital expenditures through capital lease obligations
Capital expenditures in accounts payable
Disposition of assets
Payments for (Proceeds from) Productive Assets
Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
Capital Lease Obligations [Abstract]
2018
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2019
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Two Years
2020
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Three Years
2021
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Four Years
2022
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due Thereafter
Total minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Less: Amount representing interest and executory costs
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Interest Included in Payments
Present value of net minimum lease payments
Capital Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Present Value of Net Minimum Payments
Less: Current maturities of capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Long-term capitalized lease liabilities
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]
Schedule of Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Axis]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Property, Plant and Equipment, Type [Domain]
Land, buildings and leasehold improvements
Land, Buildings and Improvements [Member]
Computers and related equipment
Computer Equipment [Member]
Furniture and other equipment
Furniture and Fixtures [Member]
Construction in progress
Construction in Progress [Member]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]
Property and equipment—at cost
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross
Property and equipment, net
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net
Depreciation expense
Depreciation
Assets:
Assets [Abstract]
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts of $26 and $31
Receivables, Net, Current
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expense and Other Assets, Current
Total current assets
Assets, Current
Intangible assets, net of accumulated amortization of $2,293 and $2,228
Goodwill
Deferred income taxes, net
Deferred Income Tax Assets, Net
Property and equipment, net of accumulated depreciation of $2,816 and $2,894
Deferred income taxes, net
Other Assets, Noncurrent
Total Assets
Assets
LIABILITIES and EQUITY
Liabilities and Equity [Abstract]
Current liabilities:
Liabilities, Current [Abstract]
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt
Debt, Current
Accounts payable
Accounts Payable, Current
Accrued payroll and related costs
Employee-related Liabilities, Current
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Liabilities, Current
Deferred revenue and advance contract payments
Deferred Revenue, Current
Income taxes payable
Income taxes payable and deferred income taxes
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; and, the cumulative amount for all deferred tax liabilities as of the balance sheet date arising from temporary differences between accounting income in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and tax-basis income that will result in future taxable income exceeding future accounting income.
Total current liabilities
Liabilities, Current
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
Long-term Debt, Excluding Current Maturities
Non-current deferred revenue
Deferred Revenue, Noncurrent
Non-current pension obligations
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Non-current income tax liabilities and deferred tax liabilities
Income Tax Liabilities And Deferred Income Taxes
no GAD guidance
Other long-term liabilities
Other Liabilities, Noncurrent
Total Liabilities
Liabilities
Commitments and contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies
CSC stockholders’ equity:
Stockholders' Equity, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest [Abstract]
Preferred stock, par value $1 per share; authorized 1,000,000 shares; none issued
Preferred Stock, Value, Issued
Common stock, par value $1 per share; authorized 750,000,000 shares; issued 151,932,040 and 148,746,672
Common Stock, Value, Issued
Additional paid-in capital
Additional Paid in Capital
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Treasury stock, at cost, 10,633,243 and 10,365,811 shares
Treasury Stock, Value
Total CSC stockholders’ equity
Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent
Total Equity
Total Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities and Equity
Cash Flows
Cash Flow, Supplemental Disclosures [Text Block]
Developed Technology Rights
Developed Technology Rights [Member]
Trade names
Trade Names [Member]
Schedule of Restructuring Expense
Restructuring and Related Costs [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Restructuring Liability
Schedule of Restructuring Reserve by Type of Cost [Table Text Block]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Axis]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Variable Rate [Domain]
Three-month LIBOR
Three-Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Three-Month London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
LIBOR
London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) [Member]
Federal Funds Rate
Federal Funds Effective Swap Rate [Member]
One-month LIBOR
One-Month LIBOR [Member]
One-Month LIBOR [Member]
Capital lease obligations
Capital Lease Obligations, Current Portion [Member]
Capital Lease Obligations, Current Portion [Member]
GBP term loan
Term Loan Payable, Due 2017 [Member]
Term Loan Payable, Due 2017
GBP term loan
Loans Payable, Due January 2019 [Member]
Loans Payable, Due January 2019 [Member]
USD term loan
Loans Payable, Due March 2021 [Member]
Loans Payable, Due March 2021 [Member]
AUD term loan
Term Loan Payable, Due 2022 [Member]
Term Loan Payable, Due 2022 [Member]
Senior notes
Senior Notes, Due 2023 [Member]
Senior Notes, Due 2023 [Member]
Lease credit facility, various
Lease Credit Facility, Various [Member]
Lease Credit Facility, Various [Member]
Loans payable
Notes Payable to Banks [Member]
Senior notes
Senior Notes [Member]
Secured debt
Secured Debt [Member]
Capitalized lease liabilities
Capital Lease Obligations [Member]
Borrowings for assets acquired under long-term financing
Borrowings for Assets Acquired Under Long-term Financing [Member]
Certain asset purchases under outsourcing contracts were financed by borrowing from customers.
Mandatorily redeemable preferred stock outstanding, due March 2023
Mandatorily Redeemable Preferred Stock [Member]
Other borrowings
Notes Payable, Other Payables [Member]
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt
Debt, Current [Abstract]
Euro-denominated commercial paper
Short-term Debt
Current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term Debt, Current Maturities
Current maturities of capitalized lease liabilities
Short-term debt and current maturities of long term debt
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Including Current Maturities [Abstract]
Long-term debt
Long-term Debt
Borrowings under long-term financing and credit facility
Long-term Line of Credit
Less: current maturities of long-term debt
Long-term Debt and Capital Lease Obligations, Current
Long-term debt, net of current maturities
Debt Information [Abstract]
Debt Instruments [Abstract]
Weighted average interest rate
Short-term Debt, Weighted Average Interest Rate
Basis spread on variable rate
Debt Instrument, Basis Spread on Variable Rate
Effective interest rate
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Effective Percentage
Schedule of Earnings per Share
Schedule of Earnings Per Share, Basic and Diluted [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table Text Block]
Stockholders' Equity
Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment Reporting [Abstract]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table]
United States
UNITED STATES
United Kingdom
UNITED KINGDOM
Australia
AUSTRALIA
Other Europe
Other Europe [Member]
Countries in Europe not individually listed in the taxonomy.
Other International
Other International [Member]
All countries not specified individually or in another group within the taxonomy.
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]
Revenues
Property and Equipment, Net
Long-Lived Assets
Total Assets
Capital Expenditures
Payments to Acquire Productive Assets
Stock Incentive Plans
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block]
Statutory rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, at Federal Statutory Income Tax Rate, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent [Abstract]
Statutory rate
State income tax, net of federal tax
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, State and Local Income Taxes, Percent
Change in uncertain tax positions
Effective Income Tax Rate Change In Uncertain Tax Positions
The portion of the difference between the effective income tax rate and domestic federal statutory income tax rate that can be explained by the change in uncertain tax positions recorded during the period.
Foreign tax rate differential
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Percent
Capitalized transaction costs
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Percent
Change in valuation allowances
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Percent
Excess tax benefits for stock compensation
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Percent
Prepaid tax asset amortization
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prepaid Tax Asset Amortization
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Prepaid Tax Asset Amortization
Income Tax Credits
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Credit, Percent
Other items, net
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Other Adjustments, Percent
Effective tax rate
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Percent
Derivative asset, fair value
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Gross Asset
Derivative liability, fair value
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Gross Liability
Derivative asset, not offset
Derivative Asset, Not Offset, Policy Election Deduction
Derivative liability, not offset
Derivative Liability, Not Offset, Policy Election Deduction
Derivative asset, net amount
Derivative Asset, Fair Value, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Derivative liability, net amount
Derivative Liability, Fair Value, Offset Against Collateral, Net of Not Subject to Master Netting Arrangement, Policy Election
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Measurement Basis [Axis]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Fair Value Measurement [Domain]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Portion at Fair Value Measurement [Member]
Fair value
Estimate of Fair Value Measurement [Member]
UXC Limited
UXC Limited [Member]
UXC Limited [Member]
Axon Puerto Rico
Axon Puerto Rico [Member]
Axon Puerto Rico [Member]
Fixnetix, Limited
Fixnetix, Limited [Member]
Fixnetix, Limited [Member]
Fruition Partners
Fruition Partners [Member]
Fruition Partners [Member]
Cash acquired from acquisition
Cash Acquired from Acquisition
Transaction costs
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets Acquired as Part of Business Combination [Table Text Block]
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Foreign currency (gain) loss
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax
Other gain
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
Totals
Other Operating Income (Expense), Net
Gain on sale of certain assets
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Assets
Income Taxes
Income Tax Disclosure [Text Block]
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring Costs
Restructuring and Related Activities Disclosure [Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill Disclosure [Text Block]
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Restructuring Type [Axis]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Type of Restructuring [Domain]
Workforce Reductions
Employee Severance [Member]
Facilities Costs
Facility Closing [Member]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Axis]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Restructuring Plan [Domain]
Fiscal 2017 Plan
Restructuring Plan Fiscal 2017 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Plan Fiscal 2017 Plan [Member]
Fiscal 2016 Plan
Restructuring Plan Fiscal 2016 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Plan Fiscal 2016 Plan [Member]
Fiscal 2015 Plan
Restructuring Plan Fiscal 2015 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Plan Fiscal 2015 Plan [Member]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]
Restructuring Liability, beginning balance
Costs Expensed
Costs Reversed
Restructuring Charges, Reversal
Restructuring Charges, Reversal
Costs not affecting restructuring liability
Other Restructuring Costs
Cash Paid
Payments for Restructuring
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustments
Restructuring Reserve, Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss)
Restructuring Liability, ending balance
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs
Schedule of Employee Service Share-based Compensation, Allocation of Recognized Period Costs [Table Text Block]
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions
Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Fair Value Assumptions [Table Text Block]
Disclosure of the weighted average assumptions used to calculate compensation expense for stock incentive plans.
Disclosure of Share Based Compensation Arrangements by Share Based Payment Award
Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Share Based Compensation Shares Authorized Under Stock Option Plans by Exercise Price Range
Schedule of Share-based Compensation, Shares Authorized under Stock Option Plans, by Exercise Price Range [Table Text Block]
Receivables [Abstract]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable [Roll Forward]
Beginning balance
Additions charged to costs and expenses
Provision for Doubtful Accounts
Deductions
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Write-offs
Other
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Other
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Receivable, Other
Ending balance
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Table]
Foreign Currency Forward
Foreign Exchange Forward [Member]
Cash Flow Hedging
Cash Flow Hedging [Member]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]
Gain (Loss) Recognized in AOCI (Effective Portion) for the Fiscal Years Ended
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Effective Portion, Net
Gain (Loss) Reclassified into Cost of Services from AOCI (Effective Portion) for the Fiscal Years Ended
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Reclassified from Accumulated OCI into Income, Effective Portion, Net
Gain (Loss) Recognized in Other Income (Expense)(Ineffective Portion) for the Fiscal Years Ended
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) Recognized in Income, Ineffective Portion and Amount Excluded from Effectiveness Testing, Net
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets, Level 3 Reconciliation [Roll Forward]
Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year
Actual return on plan assets held at the reporting date
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets Still Held
Purchases, sales, and settlements
Defined Benefit Plan, Purchases, Sales, and Settlements
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Gain (Loss)
Fair value of plan assets at end of year
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Fair Value, by Balance Sheet Grouping [Table]
Carrying value
Reported Value Measurement [Member]
Foreign Exchange Contract
Foreign Exchange Contract [Member]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Balance Sheet Grouping, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Number of counterparties to foreign currency derivative instruments
Number of counterparties to foreign currency derivative instruments
Number of counterparties to foreign currency derivative instruments with concentration of credit risk and maximum loss.
Derivative instrument, maximum amount of loss
Fair Value, Concentration of Risk, Derivative Instruments, Liabilities
Impairment of goodwill
Goodwill, Impairment Loss
Impairment of tangible assets
Tangible Asset Impairment Charges
Impairment of intangible assets
Impairment of Intangible Assets (Excluding Goodwill)
Impairment of long-lived assets
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Schedule of Goodwill [Table]
Segment, Business [Domain]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Goodwill [Line Items]
Changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment [Roll Forward]
Goodwill [Roll Forward]
Goodwill, gross
Goodwill, Gross
Accumulated impairment losses
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss
Goodwill, net, beginning of period
Additions
Goodwill, Acquired During Period
Foreign currency translation
Goodwill, Translation and Purchase Accounting Adjustments
Goodwill, gross
Accumulated impairment losses
Goodwill, net, end of period
Foreign currency translation adjustments, tax expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment, Tax
Foreign currency forward contracts, tax expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Derivatives Qualifying as Hedges, Tax
Prior service credit, tax expense
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Tax
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Tax
Amortization of transition obligation, tax expense
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Reclassification Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Transition Asset (Obligation), Tax
Amortization of prior service cost, tax benefit
Other Comprehensive (Income) Loss, Amortization Adjustment from AOCI, Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans, for Net Prior Service Cost (Credit), Tax
Foreign currency exchange (loss) gain, tax benefit
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Foreign Currency Translation Gain (Loss) Arising During Period, Tax
Benefit Plans with Projected Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan Plans With Benefit Obligations In Excess Of Plan Assets Projected Benefit Obligation
If aggregate disclosures are presented, the projected benefit obligation for plans with benefit obligations in excess of plan assets as of the measurement date of each statement of financial position presented.
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Plans with Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Benefit Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligation in Excess of Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets [Abstract]
Projected benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Projected Benefit Obligation
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Fair value of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets, Aggregate Fair Value of Plan Assets
Operating Results by Reportable Segment
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information, by Segment [Table Text Block]
Reconciliation of Consolidated Operating Income to Income Before Taxes
Reconciliation of Operating Profit (Loss) from Segments to Consolidated [Table Text Block]
Revenue and Property and Equipment, Total Assets, And Capital Expenditures by Geographic Segment
Schedule Of Revenue, Property And Equipment, Total Assets, And Capital Expenditures By Geographic Segment
Schedule Of Revenue, Property And Equipment, Total Assets, And Capital Expenditures By Geographic Segment [Table Text Block]
Deferred tax assets
Components of Deferred Tax Assets [Abstract]
Employee benefits
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Deferred Expense, Compensation and Benefits, Employee Benefits
Tax loss/credit carryforwards
Total Of Deferred Tax Assets Operating Loss Carryforwards And Deferred Tax Assets Tax Credit Carryforwards
The sum of the tax effects as of the balance sheet date of the amount of tax deductions excesses over gross income which cannot be used on the tax returns in the current year but can be carried forward to reduce taxable income or income taxes payable in a future year. Also includes the tax effect as of the balance sheet date of the amount of future tax deductions arising from all unused tax credit carryforwards which have been reduced by a valuation allowance.
Accrued interest
Deferred Tax Assets Accrued Interest
The amount as of the balance sheet date of the estimated future tax effects attributable to the difference between the tax basis and the book basis of accrued interest computed in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. The difference in basis, will change future taxable income when such basis difference is realized.
Contract accounting
Deferred Tax Assets, Contract Accounting
Deferred Tax Assets, Contract Accounting
Other assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Other
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Gross
Valuation allowance
Deferred Tax Assets, Valuation Allowance
Net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net of Valuation Allowance
Deferred tax liabilities
Components of Deferred Tax Liabilities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Property, Plant and Equipment
Investment basis differences
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Investment in Noncontrolled Affiliates
Other liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Tax Liabilities, Net
Total net deferred tax assets
Deferred Tax Assets, Net
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Revenue Recognition
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Pension and Other Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Software Development Costs
Research, Development, and Computer Software, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Share-Based Compensation
Compensation Related Costs, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Business Combinations
Business Combinations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Goodwill
Goodwill and Intangible Assets, Goodwill, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Fair Value
Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Receivables
Receivables, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets, Finite-Lived, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets and Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Impairment or Disposal of Long-Lived Assets, Including Intangible Assets, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Taxes
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Foreign Currency
Foreign Currency Transactions and Translations Policy [Policy Text Block]
Derivative Instruments
Derivatives, Policy [Policy Text Block]
New Accounting Standards and Standards Issued But Not Yet Effective
New Accounting Pronouncements, Policy [Policy Text Block]
Income Tax Holiday [Table]
Income Tax Holiday [Table]
Holiday tax incentives in India
Holiday tax incentives in India [Member]
The designated tax department of a government entitled to levy and collect income taxes from the entity outside its country of domicile.
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Income Tax Holiday [Line Items]
Additional year of tax holiday extension
Additional year of tax holiday extension
Additional year of tax holiday extension
Reduction in tax expense due to tax holiday incentives
Income Tax Holiday, Aggregate Dollar Amount
Reduction in tax expense due to tax holiday incentives per share (in dollars per share)
Income Tax Holiday Aggregate Dollar Amount Per Share
On a per share basis, the amount of income taxes from which a reporting entity is exempt or for which it will receive a reduction in income taxes as a result of the income tax holiday granted by the taxing jurisdiction.
Schedule of assets' estimated useful lives [Table]
Schedule of assets' estimated useful lives [Table]
Schedule of assets' estimated useful lives [Table]
Schedule of assets' estimated useful lives, by asset [Axis]
Schedule of assets' estimated useful lives, by asset [Axis]
Details regarding estimated useful lives of long-lived physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale, and finite-lived intangible assets.
Schedule of assets' estimated useful lives, by asset [Domain]
Schedule of assets' estimated useful lives, by asset [Domain]
Details regarding estimated useful lives of long-lived physical assets that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale, and finite-lived intangible assets.
Building
Building [Member]
Computers and related equipment
Technology Equipment [Member]
Leasehold improvements
Leasehold Improvements [Member]
Schedule of assets' estimated useful lives [Line Items]
Schedule of assets' estimated useful lives [Line Items]
Line items represent financial concepts included in a table. These concepts are used to disclose reportable information associated with domain members defined in one or many axes to the table.
Property, Plant, and Equipment - Useful Life [Abstract]
Property, Plant, and Equipment - Useful Life [Abstract]
Property, Plant, and Equipment - Useful Life [Abstract]
Property, plant and equipment useful life (in years)
Property, Plant and Equipment, Useful Life
Property, plant and equipment useful life, description
Property Plant And Equipment Useful Life Description
A description of the useful life of long-lived, physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include land and improvements, buildings, and production equipment.
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]
Statement [Table]
Statement [Table]
Additional Paid-In Capital
Additional Paid-in Capital [Member]
(Accumulated Deficit) Retained Earnings
Retained Earnings [Member]
Treasury Stock
Treasury Stock [Member]
Total CSC Equity
Parent [Member]
Non-Controlling Interest
Noncontrolling Interest [Member]
Statement [Line Items]
Statement [Line Items]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity [Roll Forward]
Balance (in shares)
Shares, Issued
Net (loss) income
Other comprehensive loss
Share-based compensation expense
Adjustments to Additional Paid in Capital, Share-based Compensation, Requisite Service Period Recognition
Acquisition of treasury stock
Treasury Stock, Value, Acquired, Cost Method
Share repurchase program (in shares)
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Including Accelerated Share Repurchase Adjustment, Shares
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Including Accelerated Share Repurchase Adjustment, Shares
Share repurchase program
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Including Accelerated Share Repurchase Adjustment, Value
Stock Repurchased and Retired During Period, Including Accelerated Share Repurchase Adjustment, Value
Stock option exercises and other common stock transactions (in shares)
Stock option exercises and other common stock transactions
Stock Issued During Period, Value, Stock Options Exercised
Dividends declared
Dividends, Common Stock, Cash
Special dividend
Dividends, Common Stock, Special
Dividends, Common Stock, Special
Capital contributions
Noncontrolling Interest, Increase from Business Combination
Noncontrolling interest distributions and other
Noncontrolling Interest, Decrease from Distributions to Noncontrolling Interest Holders
Divestiture of NPS
Stockholders' Equity Note, Spinoff Transaction
Balance (in shares)
Treasury shares
European GBS - IS&S
European GBS - IS&S [Member]
European GBS - IS&S [Member]
European Healthcare
European Healthcare [Member]
European Healthcare [Member]
Amount of cash consideration received
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses
Current assets of discontinued operations
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Assets, Current
Noncurrent assets of divested entity
Disposal Group, Including Discontinued Operation, Other Assets, Noncurrent
Liabilities of discontinued operations - long-term
Income tax expense
Net loss related to disposition
Loss in disposition, net
Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal of Discontinued Operation, Net of Tax
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Fair Values Derivatives, Balance Sheet Location, by Derivative Contract Type [Table]
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument
Not Designated as Hedging Instrument [Member]
Other assets
Other Assets [Member]
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Member]
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Accrued Expenses And Other Current Liabilities [Member]
Long-term debt, net
Debt Caption [Member]
Debt Caption [Member]
Other Income
Other Operating Income (Expense) [Member]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]
Gain on derivative instrument
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Derivative, Net
(Loss) on hedged item
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item, Net
Derivative, Gain (Loss) on Hedged Item, Net
NHS contract
NHS contract [Member]
NHS contract [Member]
Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis]
Change in Accounting Estimate by Type [Axis]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain]
Change in Accounting Estimate, Type [Domain]
Contracts Accounted for under Percentage of Completion, U.S. Claims
Contracts Accounted for under Percentage of Completion, U.S. Claims [Member]
Contracts Accounted for under Percentage of Completion, U.S. Claims [Member]
Penalty paid
Loss Contingency, Damages Paid, Value
Cost of services and Selling, general & administrative
Cost Of Services And Selling, General And Administrative Expenses [Member]
Cost Of Services And Selling, General And Administrative Expenses [Member]
Other (income) expense, net
Pretax gain (loss) on derivative instruments
Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable by Billing Status, Type [Axis]
Billing Status, Type [Axis]
Receivables Billing Status [Domain]
Receivables Billing Status [Domain]
Billed trade receivables
Billed Revenues [Member]
Unbilled recoverable amounts under contracts in progress
Unbilled Revenues [Member]
Related party receivables
Related Party Receivables [Member]
Related Party Receivables [Member]
Other receivables
Other receivables [Member]
Other receivables
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Line Items]
Receivables, net of allowance for doubtful accounts
Debt
Debt Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Schedule of Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Table]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities [Axis]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
Antidilutive Securities, Name [Domain]
PSUs
Accelerated Share Repurchases
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Member]
Accelerated Share Repurchases [Member]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share [Line Items]
Antidilutive securities excluded from computation of earnings per share (in shares)
Antidilutive Securities Excluded from Computation of Earnings Per Share, Amount
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Table]
Federal
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) [Member]
State
State and Local Jurisdiction [Member]
Foreign
Foreign Tax Authority [Member]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Net operating loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards
Net operating loss carryforward with no expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Not Subject to Expiration
Net operating loss carryforward with expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Operating Loss Carryforwards, Subject to Expiration
Tax credit carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards
Tax credit carryforwards with no expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Not Subject To Expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Not Subject To Expiration
Tax credit carryforwards with expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Subject To Expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Tax Credit Carryforwards, Subject To Expiration
Capital loss carryforwards
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards
Capital loss carryforwards with no expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforward, Not Subject To Expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforward, Not Subject To Expiration
Capital loss carryforwards with expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards, Subject To Expiration
Deferred Tax Assets, Capital Loss Carryforwards, Subject To Expiration
Receivables
Loans, Notes, Trade and Other Receivables Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Assets Acquired By Debt [Table]
Schedule of Assets Acquired By Debt [Table]
Schedule of Assets Acquired By Debt [Table]
Acquired Assets by Major Class [Axis]
Acquired Assets by Major Class [Axis]
The axis of a table defines the relationship between the domain members or categories in the table and the line items or concepts that complete the table.
Acquired Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
Acquired Assets, Major Class Name [Domain]
The major class of assets composed of assets that can be grouped together because they were acquired by a certain identifiable debt transaction.
Property and equipment
Property and equipment [Member]
Long-lived, physical assets, classified as property and equipment, that are used in the normal conduct of business to produce goods and services and not intended for resale.
Outsourcing contract costs
Contract premium costs [Member]
Certain contract premium costs under outsourcing contracts were financed by borrowing from customers.
Schedule of Assets Acquired By Debt [Line Items]
Schedule of Assets Acquired By Debt [Line Items]
Schedule of Assets Acquired By Debt [Line Items]
Expected maturity of debt in years
Expected maturity of debt in years
Expected maturity for debt for the reporting period.
Purchased assets financed by borrowing from customers under outsourcing contracts
Purchased assets financed by borrowing from customers under outsourcing contracts
Purchased assets financed by borrowing from customers under outsourcing contracts.
Income Tax Related Assets [Abstract]
Income Tax Related Assets [Abstract]
Income Tax Related Assets [Abstract]
Income tax receivables
Income Taxes Receivable, Current
Non-current:
Assets, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Income taxes receivable and prepaid taxes
Income Taxes Receivable, Noncurrent
Deferred tax assets
Deferred tax assets, noncurrent
Income Tax Receivable And Deferred Income Tax Assets, Noncurrent
Income Tax Receivable And Deferred Income Tax Assets, Noncurrent
Deferred tax assets, total
Income Tax Assets, Current and Noncurrent
Income Tax Assets, Current and Noncurrent
Income Tax Related Liabilities [Abstract]
Income Tax Related Liabilities [Abstract]
Income Tax Related Liabilities [Abstract]
Liability for uncertain tax positions
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Current
Income taxes payable
Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Deferred tax liabilities, current
Liabilities For Income Tax Uncertainty And Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Liabilities For Income Tax Uncertainty And Accrued Income Taxes, Current
Non-current:
Liabilities, Noncurrent [Abstract]
Deferred tax liabilities
Deferred Income Tax Liabilities, Net
Liability for uncertain tax positions
Liability for Uncertainty in Income Taxes, Noncurrent
Deferred tax liabilities, noncurrent
Deferred Tax Liabilities And Liabilities For Income Tax Uncertainty, Noncurrent
Deferred Tax Liabilities And Liabilities For Income Tax Uncertainty, Noncurrent
Deferred tax liabilities, total
Income Tax Liabilities, Current And Noncurrent
Income Tax Liabilities, Current And Noncurrent
Valuation allowance
Net increase in deferred tax asset valuation allowance
Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Increase (Decrease), Amount
Schedule of Estimated Useful Lives By Asset
Depreciation And Amortization Schedule Of Estimated Useful Lives By Asset [Table Text Block]
Schedule of the periods of time over which an entity anticipates to receive utility from its property, plant and equipment (that is, the periods of time over which an entity allocates the initial cost of its property, plant and equipment) and the finite-lived intangible assets.
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets [Table Text Block]
Settlement of SEC Investigation
Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Debt
Schedule of Long-term Debt Instruments [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments Required Under Capital Leases
Schedule of Future Minimum Lease Payments for Capital Leases [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assets Acquired Under Financing Agreements
Schedule of Assets Acquired Under Financing Agreements [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Assets Acquired Under Financing Agreements [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Long Term Debt Expected Maturities
Schedule of Maturities of Long-term Debt [Table Text Block]
Commitments [Table]
Other Commitments [Table]
Real Estate
Real Estate [Member]
Equipment
Equipment [Member]
Commitments [Line Items]
Other Commitments [Line Items]
Lease rental expense
Operating Leases, Rent Expense
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due [Abstract]
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2018
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Next Twelve Months
2019
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Two Years
2020
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Three Years
2021
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Four Years
2022
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due in Five Years
Thereafter
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments, Due Thereafter
Minimum fixed rentals
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due
Sublease income
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Future Minimum Sublease Rentals
Totals
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Net of Sublease Income
Operating Leases, Future Minimum Payments Due, Net of Sublease Income
Minimum purchase commitments [Abstract]
Long-term Commitment (Excluding Unconditional Purchase Obligation) [Abstract]
Long-term purchase commitment, period
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Period
2018
Long Term Purchase Commitment Amount Year One
The minimum amount the entity agreed to spend under the long-term purchase commitments in the first year after the balance sheet date.
2019
Long Term Purchase Commitment Amount Year Two
The minimum amount the entity agreed to spend under the long-term purchase commitments in the second year after the balance sheet date.
2020
Long Term Purchase Commitment Amount Year Three
The minimum amount the entity agreed to spend under the long-term purchase commitments in the third year after the balance sheet date.
Thereafter
Long Term Purchase Commitment Amount Thereafter
The minimum amount the entity agreed to spend under the long-term purchase commitments in fourth and subsequent years after the balance sheet date.
Total
Long-term Purchase Commitment, Amount
Retirement and Other Post-Retirement Benefit Plans
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits Disclosure [Text Block]
Other
Other Intangible Assets [Member]
Cash and cash equivalents
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Cash and Equivalents
Accounts receivable and other current assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Accounts Receivable and Other Current Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Assets, Accounts Receivable and Other Current Assets
Intangible assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Finite-Lived Intangibles
Deferred tax asset, long-term
Business Combination Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Assets
Property and equipment and other noncurrent assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment and Other Noncurrent Assets
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Property, Plant, and Equipment and Other Noncurrent Assets
Accounts payable, accrued payroll, accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accounts Payable, Accrued Payroll, Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Accounts Payable, Accrued Payroll, Accrued Expenses and Other Current Liabilities
Deferred revenue and advance contract payments
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Current Liabilities, Deferred Revenue
Debt
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Long-term Debt
Deferred tax liability, long-term
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Deferred Tax Liabilities
Other long-term liabilities
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Noncurrent Liabilities, Other
Total identifiable net assets acquired
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed, Net
Noncontrolling interest
Business Combination, Acquisition of Less than 100 Percent, Noncontrolling Interest, Fair Value
Total estimated consideration
Business Combination, Recognized Identifiable Assets Acquired, Goodwill, and Liabilities Assumed, Less Noncontrolling Interest
Number of Shares
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Number of Shares [Roll Forward]
Equity instruments other than options nonvested - beginning balance (in shares)
Equity instruments other than options nonvested - granted (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period
Equity instruments other than options nonvested - issued due to Separation modification (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Issued from Spin-Off Modification
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Issued from Spin-Off Modification
Equity instruments other than options nonvested - settled (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period
Equity instruments other than options nonvested - canceled/forfeited (in shares)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeited in Period
Equity instruments other than options nonvested - ending balance (in shares)
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value [Abstract]
Weighted average fair value other than options - beginning balance (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Nonvested, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average fair value other than options - granted (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Grants in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average fair value other than options - issued due to separation modification (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Issued from Spin-Off Modification, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Issued from Spin-Off Modification, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average fair value other than options - settled (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Vested in Period, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average fair value other than options - canceled/forfeited (in dollars per share)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Equity Instruments Other than Options, Forfeitures, Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value
Weighted average fair value other than options - ending balance (in dollars per share)
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Current Federal Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Current State and Local Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Current Foreign Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total Current
Current Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations [Abstract]
Federal
Deferred Federal Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
State
Deferred State and Local Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Foreign
Deferred Foreign Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Total Deferred
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), As Adjusted
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit), As Adjusted
Total income tax (benefit) expense
Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Interest and penalties for uncertain tax positions included in current provision (benefit)
Income Tax Examination, Penalties and Interest Expense
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Axis]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Consolidation Items [Domain]
Operating segments
Operating Segments [Member]
Corporate
Corporate, Non-Segment [Member]
Number of segment focus areas
Number Of Segment Focus Areas
Number Of Segment Focus Areas
Consolidated segment operating income (loss)
Operating Income (Loss)
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization, Nonproduction
Reconciliation of Consolidated Operating Income to Income Before Taxes [Abstract]
Reconciliation of consolidated operating income to income before taxes [Abstract]
Reconciliation of consolidated operating income to income before taxes [Abstract]
Corporate G&A
Corporate General And Administrative Expense
The aggregate total of expenses of the corporate office
Pension and OPEB actuarial and settlement losses
Pension Expense, Fair Value Adjustment
Pension Expense, Fair Value Adjustment
SEC Settlement related charges and other
Litigation Settlement and Other Costs
Litigation Settlement and Other Costs
Separation costs
Spinoff Costs
Spinoff Costs
Interest expense
Interest Expense
Interest income
Interest Income, Operating
Debt extinguishment costs
Gain (Loss) on Extinguishment of Debt
Other income (expense), net
(Loss) income from continuing operations, before taxes
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Noncontrolling Interest
Subsequent Events [Abstract]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event [Table]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Axis]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent Event Type [Domain]
Subsequent event
Subsequent Event [Member]
CSC and HPES Merger
Computer Sciences Corporation And Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services Merger [Member]
Computer Sciences Corporation And Hewlett Packard Enterprise Services Merger [Member]
DXC
DXC [Member]
DXC [Member]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Subsequent Event [Line Items]
Purchase consideration
Common stock issued per one share of CSC common stock
Business Combination, Common Stock Conversion Ratio
Business Combination, Common Stock Conversion Ratio
Equity interest issued (in shares)
Business Acquisition, Equity Interest Issued or Issuable, Number of Shares
Percentage of outstanding shares owned subsequent to merger
Percentage of Shares Owned Subsequent to Merger at Future Date
Percentage of Shares Owned Subsequent to Merger at Future Date
Revolving credit facility increase
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Increase
Line Of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity Increase
Total borrowing capacity
Summary of Amortizable Intangible Assets
Estimated Future Amortization of Intangible Assets
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Future Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Schedule Purchased and Internally Developed Software, Net of Accumulated Amortization
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Computer Software [Table Text Block]
Schedule of Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Computer Software [Table Text Block]
Amortization of Intangible Assets
Finite-lived Intangible Assets Amortization Expense [Table Text Block]
Equity Securities
Equity Securities [Member]
Debt Securities
Debt Securities [Member]
Alternative Investments
Cash and Other
Cash and Other Investments [Member]
Cash and Other Investments [Member]
Percent of plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Plan Asset Allocations
Income Tax Examination [Table]
Income Tax Examination [Table]
United States – Federal
United States - Federal [Member]
The designated tax department of the United States of America government entitled to levy and collect income taxes from the entity.
United States – Various States
United States - Various States [Member]
The designated tax department of a state or local government entitled to levy and collect income taxes from the entity.
Australia
Australia [Member]
The designated tax department of Australia entitled to levy and collect income taxes from the entity outside its country of domicile.
Canada
Canada [Member]
The designated tax department of Canada entitled to levy and collect income taxes from the entity outside its country of domicile.
Denmark
Denmark [Member]
Denmark [Member]
France
France [Member]
The designated tax department of France entitled to levy and collect income taxes from the entity outside its country of domicile.
Germany
Germany [Member]
The designated tax department of Germany entitled to levy and collect income taxes from the entity outside its country of domicile.
India
India [Member]
India [Member]
United Kingdom
United Kingdom [Member]
The designated tax department of the United Kingdom entitled to levy and collect income taxes from the entity outside its country of domicile.
Nature of Uncertainty [Axis]
Nature of Uncertainty [Axis]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Nature of Uncertainty [Domain]
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Nature of Uncertainty [Domain]
Settlement with Taxing Authority
Settlement with Taxing Authority [Member]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Income Tax Examination [Line Items]
Tax years that remain subject to examination (Fiscal Year Ending)
Open Tax Year, Subject to Examination
Open Tax Year, Subject to Examination
Reasonably possible reduction in liability for uncertain tax positions
Significant Change in Unrecognized Tax Benefits is Reasonably Possible, Amount of Unrecorded Benefit
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Benefit Obligation [Roll Forward]
Projected benefit obligation at beginning of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation
Service cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Service Cost
Interest cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Interest Cost
Plan participants’ contributions
Defined Benefit Plan, Contributions by Plan Participants
Amendments
Business/contract acquisitions/divestitures
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Benefit Obligation
Contractual termination benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Special Termination Benefits
Settlement/curtailment
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Settlements and Curtailments
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefit Obligation, (Increase) Decrease for Settlements and Curtailments
Actuarial loss (gain)
Benefits paid
Defined Benefit Plan, Benefits Paid
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Costs
Projected benefit obligation at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Weighted Average Assumptions Used in Calculating Benefit Obligation [Abstract]
Rates of increase in compensation levels
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Benefit Obligation, Rate of Compensation Increase
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Defined Benefit Plan, Change in Fair Value of Plan Assets [Roll Forward]
Actual return on plan assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Actual Return on Plan Assets
Plan participants’ contributions
Benefits paid
Business/contract acquisitions/divestitures
Defined Benefit Plan, Business Combinations and Acquisitions, Plan Assets
Contractual termination benefits
Defined Benefit Plan, Contractual Termination Benefits, Plan Assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Contractual Termination Benefits, Plan Assets
Plan settlement
Defined Benefit Plan, Settlements, Plan Assets
Foreign currency exchange rate changes
Defined Benefit Plan, Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Changes, Plan Assets
Other
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Reconciling Items
Defined Benefit Plan, Other Reconciling Items
Funded status at end of year
Defined Benefit Plan, Funded Status of Plan
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet [Abstract]
Other assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Assets for Plan Benefits, Noncurrent
Accrued expenses and other current liabilities
Pension and Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plans, Current Liabilities
Non-current pension obligations
Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Other long-term liabilities - OPEB
Other Postretirement Defined Benefit Plan, Liabilities, Noncurrent
Net amount recorded
Defined Benefit Plan, Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet
Accumulated benefit obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Accumulated Benefit Obligation
Stock-based compensation expense
Allocated Share-based Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation, net of tax
Share Based Compensation Net Of Tax
The aggregate amount of noncash, net of tax, equity-based employee remuneration. This may include the value of stock options, amortization of restricted stock, 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.
Property and Equipment
Property, Plant and Equipment [Table Text Block]
Number of companies acquired
Number of Businesses Acquired
Cash consideration for business acquisition
Payments to Acquire Businesses, Gross
The Royal Bank of Scotland, PLC
The Royal Bank of Scotland, PLC [Member]
The Royal Bank of Scotland, PLC [Member]
Accounts receivable securitization facility, amount
Transfers of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sale, Securitization Facility
Transfers of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sale, Securitization Facility
Availability under securitization facility
Transfers of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale, Securitization Facility Availability
Transfers of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sale, Securitization Facility Availability
Gain (loss) on sale of receivables
Securitization or Asset-backed Financing Arrangement, Financial Asset for which Transfer is Accounted as Sale, Gain (Loss) on Sale
Cash received upon sale of receivables
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sales, Cash Proceeds Received for Assets Derecognized, Amount
Deferred purchase price receivable
Transfer Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sales, Deferred Purchase Price Receivable
Transfer Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sales, Deferred Purchase Price Receivable
Liability recorded due to maximum funding limit being exceeded
Transfer Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sales, Maximum Funding Threshold, Liability Recorded
Transfer Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sales, Maximum Funding Threshold, Liability Recorded
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sales, Deferred Purchase Price [Roll Forward]
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sales, Deferred Purchase Price [Roll Forward]
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sales, Deferred Purchase Price [Roll Forward]
Deferred purchase price receivable, Beginning balance
Transfers of receivables
Transfer Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sales, Deferred Purchase Price Receivable, Transfer of Receivables
Transfer Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sales, Deferred Purchase Price Receivable, Transfer of Receivables
Collections
Transfer Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sales, Deferred Purchase Price Receivable, Collections
Transfer Of Financial Assets Accounted For As Sales, Deferred Purchase Price Receivable, Collections
Deferred purchase price receivable, Ending balance
Receivables purchase facility commitment amount
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Maximum Amount Committed
Purchase Commitment, Remaining Maximum Amount Committed
Receivables sold
Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Proceeds from New Transfers
Purchase discount and administrative fees
Cash Flows Between Transferor and Transferee, Servicing Fees
Statement of Cash Flows [Abstract]
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Adjustments to Reconcile Net Income (Loss) to Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract]
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization
Pension & other post-employment benefits, actuarial & settlement losses
Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Expense
Share-based compensation
Share-based Compensation
Deferred taxes
Deferred Income Tax Expense (Benefit)
Loss (gain) on dispositions
Gain (Loss) on Disposition of Property Plant Equipment
Provision for losses on accounts receivable
Provision for Loan, Lease, and Other Losses
Unrealized foreign currency exchange losses (gain)
Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized
Impairment losses and contract write-offs
Impairment losses and contract writeoffs
Impairment losses and contract writeoffs.
Debt extinguishment costs
Amortization of prepaid debt issuance costs
Amortization of Debt Issuance Costs
Cash surrender value in excess of premiums paid
Cash surrender value in excess of premiums paid
Cash surrender value in excess of premiums paid
Other non-cash charges, net
Other Noncash Income (Expense)
Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions and dispositions:
Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract]
Decrease in receivables
Increase (Decrease) in Receivables
Increase in deferred purchase price receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Purchase Price Receivable
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Purchase Price Receivable
Increase in prepaid expenses and other current assets
Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid Expense and Other Assets
Increase (decrease) in accounts payable and accruals
Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities
SEC settlement related charges
Pre Tax Charge To Write Down Claim Related Assets Recorded As Separately Itemized Charge To Cost Of Services And Revenue
Pre Tax Charge To Write Down Claim Related Assets Recorded As Separately Itemized Charge To Cost Of Services And Revenue
(Decrease) increase in income taxes payable and income tax liability
Increase (Decrease) in Income Taxes Payable
(Decrease) increase in advances contract payments and deferred revenue
Increase (Decrease) in Deferred Revenue
Other operating activities, net
Increase (Decrease) in Other Operating Assets and Liabilities, Net
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract]
Purchases of property and equipment
Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment
Payments for outsourcing contract costs
Payments to Acquire Intangible Assets
Short-term investing
Other Payments to Acquire Businesses
Software purchased and developed
Payments to Acquire Software
Payments for acquisitions, net of cash acquired
Business dispositions
Proceeds from Divestiture of Businesses, Net of Cash Divested
Proceeds from sale of assets
Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment
Other investing activities, net
Payments for (Proceeds from) Other Investing Activities
Net cash used in investing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract]
Borrowings of commercial paper
Proceeds from Issuance of Commercial Paper
Repayments of commercial paper
Repayments of Commercial Paper
Borrowings under lines of credit and short-term debt
Repayment of borrowings under lines of credit
Borrowings on long-term debt, net of discount
Proceeds from Issuance of Long-term Debt and Capital Securities, Net
Principal payments on long-term debt
Repayments of Long-term Debt
Proceeds from stock options and other common stock transactions
Proceeds from Issuance or Sale of Equity
Taxes paid related to net share settlements of share-based compensation awards
Payments Related to Tax Withholding for Share-based Compensation
Debt extinguishment costs
Payments of Debt Extinguishment Costs
Repurchase of common stock and advance payment for accelerated share repurchase
Payments for Repurchase of Equity
Dividend payments
Payments of Dividends
Borrowings for CSRA spin transaction
Proceeds From Borrowings For Spin Transaction
Proceeds From Borrowings For Spin Transaction
Transfers of cash to CSRA upon Separation
Payments of Distributions to Affiliates
Other financing activities, net
Proceeds from (Payments for) Other Financing Activities
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities
Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value, Including Discontinued Operations
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Schedule of Variable Interest Entities [Table]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Axis]
Investment, Name [Domain]
Investment, Name [Domain]
CeleritiFinTech
CeleritiFinTech Limited [Member]
CeleritiFinTech Limited [Member]
CeleritiFinTech Services
CeleritiFinTech Services Limited [Member]
CeleritiFinTech Services Limited [Member]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entities [Axis]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Variable Interest Entity, Classification [Domain]
Consolidated Variable Interest Entity
Variable Interest Entity, Primary Beneficiary [Member]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]
Number of private limited companies the Company has entered into variable interest entity partnerships
Number Of Private Limited Companies Entered Into Variable Interest Entity Partnerships With Company
Number Of Private Limited Companies Entered Into Variable Interest Entity Partnerships With Company
Membership interest
Variable Interest Entity, Qualitative or Quantitative Information, Ownership Percentage
Assets pledged as collateral
Pledged Assets Separately Reported, Other, on Statement of Financial Position, at Fair Value
Maximum loss exposure
Variable Interest Entity, Reporting Entity Involvement, Maximum Loss Exposure, Amount
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis [Table]
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring [Table]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Measurement Frequency [Axis]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Fair Value, Measurement Frequency [Domain]
Recurring
Fair Value, Measurements, Recurring [Member]
Fair Value, Assets Measured on Recurring Basis, Financial Statement Captions [Line Items]
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]
Money market funds and money market deposit accounts
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Money Market Funds
This element represents a certain statement of financial position asset caption which represents a class of assets, or which may include an individual asset, measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
Deferred purchase price receivable
Deferred Consideration Receivable, Fair Value Disclosure
Deferred Consideration Receivable
Time deposits
Fair Value Assets Measured On Recurring Basis Time Deposits
This element represents a certain statement of financial position asset caption which represents a class of assets, or which may include an individual asset, measured at fair value on a recurring basis.
Available for sale equity investments
Available-for-sale Securities
Total assets
Assets, Fair Value Disclosure
Liabilities:
Liabilities [Abstract]
Total liabilities
Financial and Nonfinancial Liabilities, Fair Value Disclosure
Net (loss) income attributable to CSC common shareholders:
Net income attributable to CSC common shareholders: [Abstract]
Net income attributable to CSC common shareholders: [Abstract]
From continuing operations
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
From discontinued operations
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Attributable to Parent
Net (loss) income attributable to CSC common stockholders
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent
Common share information:
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted [Abstract]
Weighted average common shares outstanding for basic EPS (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic
Dilutive effect of stock options and equity awards (in shares)
Weighted Average Number Diluted Shares Outstanding Adjustment
Weighted average common shares outstanding for diluted EPS (in shares)
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Diluted
Basic
Earnings Per Share, Basic [Abstract]
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Basic Share
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Basic Share
Basic EPS (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Basic
Diluted EPS:
Earnings Per Share, Diluted [Abstract]
Continuing operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations, Per Diluted Share
Discontinued operations (in dollars per share)
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations and Disposal of Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Per Diluted Share
Diluted EPS (in dollars per share)
Earnings Per Share, Diluted
Income Statement [Abstract]
Costs of services (excludes depreciation and amortization and restructuring costs)
Cost of Services
Selling, general and administrative (excludes depreciation and amortization, SEC settlement related charges and restructuring costs)
Selling, General and Administrative Expense
Selling, general and administrative - SEC settlement related charges
Depreciation and amortization
Separation costs
Interest expense
Interest income
Other (income) expense, net
Total costs and expenses
Operating Expenses
Income tax benefit
(Loss) income from continuing operations
Income from discontinued operations, net of taxes
Income (Loss) from Discontinued Operations, Net of Tax, Including Portion Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
Net (loss) income
Less:
Less: [Abstract]
Less: [Abstract]
Less: net income attributable to noncontrolling interest, net of tax
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Noncontrolling Interest
(Loss) earnings per common share - Basic:
Basic: [Abstract]
Basic: [Abstract]
(Loss) earnings per common share - Diluted:
Diluted: [Abstract]
Diluted: [Abstract]
Cash dividend per common share (in dollars per share)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost [Abstract]
Expected return on assets
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Return on Plan Assets
Amortization of transition obligation
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Transition Obligations (Assets)
Amortization of prior service costs
Defined Benefit Plan, Amortization of Prior Service Cost (Credit)
Settlement (gain) loss
Defined Benefit Plan, Recognized Net Gain (Loss) Due to Settlements and Curtailments
Recognition of actuarial loss (gain)
Net periodic pension expense (income)
Defined Benefit Plan, Net Periodic Benefit Cost
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract]
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used in Calculations [Abstract]
Discount or settlement rates
Defined Benefit Plan Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost Discount Or Settlement Rate
The interest rate used to adjust for the time value of money or the settlement rate used to calculate the pay off to participants.
Rates of increase in compensation levels
Defined Benefit Plan, Assumptions Used Calculating Net Periodic Benefit Cost, Rate of Compensation Increase
Employer contributions:
Defined Benefit Plan, Estimated Future Employer Contributions [Abstract]
2018
Defined Benefit Plans, Estimated Future Employer Contributions in Next Fiscal Year
Benefit Payments:
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Fiscal Year Maturity [Abstract]
2018
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Next Twelve Months
2019
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Two
2020
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Three
2021
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Four
2022
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Year Five
2023 and thereafter
Defined Benefit Plan, Expected Future Benefit Payments, Five Fiscal Years Thereafter
Risk-free interest rate
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Risk Free Interest Rate
Expected volatility
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Volatility Rate
Expected term (in years)
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Term
Dividend yield
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Fair Value Assumptions, Expected Dividend Rate
Income from Discontinued Operations
Income from Discontinued Operations [Member]
Income from Discontinued Operations [Member]
Welkin Associates Limited
Welkin Associates Limited [Member]
Welkin Associates Limited [Member]
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale
Discontinued Operations, Disposed of by Sale [Member]
Separation costs
Spinoff Costs, Included in Continuing and Discontinued Operations
Spinoff Costs, Included in Continuing and Discontinued Operations
Spin-off costs
Gain (loss) on disposal
Disposal Group, Not Discontinued Operation, Gain (Loss) on Disposal
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events [Text Block]
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table]
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table]
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table]
Denmark, Japan and U.K.
Denmark, Japan And United Kingdom [Member]
Denmark, Japan And United Kingdom [Member]
U.S., Germany and Luxembourg
U.S., Germany And Luxembourg [Member]
U.S., Germany And Luxembourg [Member]
Luxembourg
LUXEMBOURG
U.K.
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]
Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Line Items]
[Line Items] for Income Tax Rate Reconciliation [Table]
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, change in deferred tax assets valuation allowance, amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Change in Deferred Tax Assets Valuation Allowance, Amount
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, change in accounting policy, amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Share-based Compensation, Excess Tax Benefit, Amount
Excess tax benefits for stock compensation
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, nondeductible transaction costs, amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Nondeductible Expense, Amount
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, nondeductible transaction costs, percent
Effective tax rate reconciliation, foreign income tax rate differential, amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Foreign Income Tax Rate Differential, Amount
Effective tax rate reconciliation, foreign income tax rate differential, percent
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, divestiture of business
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Business, Amount
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, divestiture of business, percent
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Disposition of Business, Percent
Effective tax rate reconciliation, change in uncertain tax positions, amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Foreign, Amount
Tax audit settlements
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Foreign, Percent
Effective tax rate reconciliation, tax audit adjustments, amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Domestic, Amount
Effective tax rate reconciliation, tax audit adjustments, amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Contingency, Domestic, Percent
SEC settlement
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Litigation Settlement, Amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Litigation Settlement, Amount
Effective tax rate reconciliation, litigation settlement, amount
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Amount
Effective income tax rate reconciliation, litigation settlement
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Tax Settlement, Percent
Stock repurchase category [Axis]
Stock repurchase category [Axis]
All categories of stock repurchases made by the company under various programs for its classes of stock.
Stock repurchase category types [Domain]
Stock repurchase category types [Domain]
Specific categories of stock repurchases made by the company under various programs for its classes of stock.
Shares Repurchased From Employees Related To Stock Option Plans
Shares Repurchased From Employees Related To Stock Option Plans [Member]
Shares repurchased from employees by the company in consideration of tax withholdings associated with exercise of stock options.
Stock Repurchase Program [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program [Abstract]
Stock Repurchase Program [Abstract]
Share repurchase program
Stock Repurchase Program, Authorized Amount
Number of ASR arrangements entered
Number Of Accelerated Share Repurchase Arrangements
Number Of Accelerated Share Repurchase Arrangements
Treasury Stock Transactions [Abstract]
Treasury Stock Transactions [Abstract]
Treasury Stock Transactions [Abstract]
Accepted common stock in lieu of cash in connection with exercise of stock options (in shares)
Accepted common stock in lieu of cash in connection with exercise of stock options (in shares)
Number of common stock shares that have been accepted in lieu of cash in connection with exercise of stock options during the period and are being held in treasury.
Accepted common stock in lieu of cash in connection with the tax withholdings associated with the vesting and release of common stock (in shares)
Accepted common stock in lieu of cash in connection with the tax withholdings (in shares)
Number of common stock shares that have been accepted in lieu of cash in connection with the tax withholdings associated with the release of common stock upon vesting of restricted stock and restricted stock units during the period and are being held in treasury.
Domestic entities
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Domestic
Entities outside the U.S.
Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Income Taxes, Foreign
Customer and other intangible assets
Customer and other intangible assets [Member]
An asset acquired in a business combination representing a customer relationship that exists between an entity and its customer if (a) the entity has information about the customer and has regular contact with the customer, and (b) the customer has the ability to make direct contact with the entity. Such assets would include tenant relationships obtained through acquisition, unless otherwise included in acquired in-place leases. Also includes other intangible assets not otherwise specified.
Gross Carrying Value
Finite-Lived Intangible Assets, Gross
Accumulated Amortization
Net Carrying Value
Changes in the Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment
Schedule of Goodwill [Table Text Block]
Divestitures
Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations, Disclosure [Text Block]
Segment and Geographic Information
Segment Reporting Disclosure [Text Block]
Schedule of Receivables
Schedule of Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable [Table Text Block]
Summary of Transfer of Assets Accounted for as Sales, Deferred Purchase Price
Transfer of Financial Assets Accounted for as Sales [Table Text Block]
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block]