ACCO Brands (ACCO) 10-Q 29 Oct 14 2014 Q3 Quarterly report Financial data

Document_And_Entity_Informatio

Document And Entity Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Oct. 27, 2014
Document And Entity Information [Abstract]	'	'
Entity Registrant Name	'ACCO BRANDS CORP	'
Entity Central Index Key	'0000712034	'
Current Fiscal Year End Date	'--12-31	'
Entity Filer Category	'Accelerated Filer	'
Document Type	'10-Q	'
Document Period End Date	30-Sep-14	'
Document Fiscal Year Focus	'2014	'
Document Fiscal Period Focus	'Q3	'
Amendment Flag	'false	'
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding	'	112,109,369

Condensed_Consolidated_Balance

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$72.50	$53.50
Accounts receivable, net	386.8	471.9
Inventories	286.2	254.7
Deferred income taxes	37.3	33.5
Other current assets	41.6	28.1
Total current assets	824.4	841.7
Total property, plant and equipment	552.1	548.5
Less accumulated depreciation	-309.4	-295.2
Property, plant and equipment, net	242.7	253.3
Deferred income taxes	30.9	37.3
Goodwill	558.2	568.3
Identifiable intangibles, net	584.7	607
Other non-current assets	68.6	75.3
Total assets	2,309.50	2,382.90
Current liabilities:	'	'
Notes payable	0.8	0
Current portion of long-term debt	0.2	0.1
Accounts payable	150.9	177.9
Accrued compensation	34.2	32
Accrued customer program liabilities	96.9	123.6
Accrued interest	15.2	7
Other current liabilities	74.9	104.5
Total current liabilities	373.1	445.1
Long-term debt	895.6	920.8
Deferred income taxes	185.1	169.1
Pension and post-retirement benefit obligations	45	61.7
Other non-current liabilities	82.7	83.9
Total liabilities	1,581.50	1,680.60
Stockholders' equity:	'	'
Common stock	1.1	1.1
Treasury stock	-5.4	-3.5
Paid-in capital	2,040.80	2,035
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-211.5	-185.6
Accumulated deficit	-1,097	-1,144.70
Total stockholders' equity	728	702.3
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$2,309.50	$2,382.90

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Income (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Millions, except Per Share data, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Net sales	$472.20		$469.20		$1,229.30		$1,261.40
Cost of products sold	320.3		328.1		858.5		886.5
Gross profit	151.9		141.1		370.8		374.9
Operating costs and expenses:	'		'		'		'
Advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses	84.2		82.6		247.2		259.3
Amortization of intangibles	5.4		5.9		16.9		18.7
Restructuring charges	0.5		2.3		1.6		17.9
Total operating costs and expenses	90.1		90.8		265.7		295.9
Operating income	61.8	[1]	50.3	[1]	105.1	[1]	79	[1]
Non-operating expense (income):	'		'		'		'
Interest expense	12.5		13.9		37		45.3
Interest income	-1.6		-1.4		-4.7		-3.6
Equity in earnings of joint ventures	-2.9		-3.3		-5.3		-5.9
Other expense, net	0.2		0.1		0.3		9.6
Income from continuing operations before income tax	53.6		41		77.8		33.6
Income tax expense	19.4		14.6		30.1		6.6
Income from continuing operations	34.2		26.4		47.7		27
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0		0		0		-0.1
Net income	$34.20		$26.40		$47.70		$26.90
Basic income per share:	'		'		'		'
Income from continuing operations	$0.30		$0.23		$0.42		$0.24
Loss from discontinued operations	$0		$0		$0		$0
Basic income per share	$0.30		$0.23		$0.42		$0.24
Diluted income per share:	'		'		'		'
Income from continuing operations	$0.29		$0.23		$0.41		$0.23
Loss from discontinued operations	$0		$0		$0		$0
Diluted income per share	$0.29		$0.23		$0.41		$0.23
Weighted average number of shares outstanding:	'		'		'		'
Basic	114.4		113.6		114.2		113.5
Diluted	117		115.8		116.7		115.6
[1]	Operating income as presented in the segment table above is defined as i) net sales; ii) less cost of products sold; iii) less advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses; iv) less amortization of intangibles; and v) less restructuring charges.

Consolidated_Statements_of_Com

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Net income	$34.20	$26.40	$47.70	$26.90
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivative financial instruments:	'	'	'	'
Gain (loss) arising during period	4	-1.6	3.7	3.1
Reclassification of gain included in net income	-0.3	-1.6	-1.2	-3.3
Foreign currency translation:	'	'	'	'
Foreign currency translation adjustments	-60	0.2	-32.2	-44.4
Pension and other post-retirement plans:	'	'	'	'
Amortization of actuarial loss included in net income	1.6	2.8	4.7	8.5
Amortization of prior service cost included in net income	0.1	0	0.3	0
Other	3.9	-4.7	1.5	0
Other comprehensive loss, before tax	-50.7	-4.9	-23.2	-36.1
Income tax benefit (expense) related to items of other comprehensive loss	-2.7	1.1	-2.7	-2.9
Comprehensive income (loss)	($19.20)	$22.60	$21.80	($12.10)

Condensed_Consolidated_Stateme1

Condensed Consolidated Statements Of Cash Flows (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Operating activities	'	'
Net income	$47.70	$26.90
Loss (gain) disposal of assets	0.6	-2.3
Release of tax valuation allowance	0	-7
Depreciation	26.8	30.4
Other non-cash charges	0.6	0.9
Amortization of debt issuance costs	2.9	4.3
Amortization of intangibles	16.9	18.7
Stock-based compensation	11.6	11.7
Loss on debt extinguishment	0	9.4
Equity in earnings of joint ventures, net of dividends received	-0.4	-0.9
Changes in balance sheet items:	'	'
Accounts receivable	72.3	85.5
Inventories	-37.5	-30.9
Other assets	-10.1	-5.8
Accounts payable	-23.2	20.7
Accrued expenses and other liabilities	-49	-27.3
Accrued income taxes	8.3	-9.1
Net cash provided by operating activities	67.5	125.2
Investing activities	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-21.1	-30.2
Payments related to the sale of discontinued operations	0	-1.4
Proceeds from the disposition of assets	3.8	4.2
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities	-17.3	-27.4
Financing activities	'	'
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	0	530
Repayments of long-term debt	-25.1	-601.5
Borrowings of notes payable, net	0.8	1.1
Payments for debt issuance costs	-0.3	-4.3
Repurchase of common stock	-2.9	0
Other	-1.9	-0.6
Net cash used by financing activities	-29.4	-75.3
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-1.8	-1.7
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	19	20.8
Cash and cash equivalents	'	'
Beginning of the period	53.5	50
End of the period	$72.50	$70.80

Basis_Of_Presentation

Basis Of Presentation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]	'
Basis Of Presentation	'
	Basis of Presentation
	As used in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended September 30, 2014, the terms "ACCO Brands," "ACCO," the "Company," "we," "us," and "our" refer to ACCO Brands Corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.
	The management of ACCO Brands is responsible for the accuracy and internal consistency of the condensed consolidated financial statements and notes contained in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.
	The condensed consolidated financial statements have been prepared pursuant to the rules and regulations of the SEC. Although the Company believes the disclosures are adequate to make the information presented not misleading, certain information and note disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. ("U.S. GAAP") have been condensed or omitted pursuant to those rules and regulations. These condensed consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013.
	The Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet as of September 30, 2014, the related Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 and Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 are unaudited. The December 31, 2013 Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet data was derived from audited financial statements, but does not include all annual disclosures required by U.S. GAAP. The above referenced financial statements included herein were prepared by management on the same basis as the Company's audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2013 and reflect all adjustments (consisting solely of normal recurring items unless otherwise noted) which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for the fair presentation of results of operations and cash flows for the interim periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, and the financial position of the Company as of September 30, 2014. Interim results may not be indicative of results for a full year.
	The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make certain estimates and assumptions that affect the reported assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Recent_Accounting_Pronouncemen

Recent Accounting Pronouncements	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
New Accounting Pronouncements and Changes in Accounting Principles [Abstract]	'
Recent Accounting Pronouncements	'
	Recent Accounting Pronouncements
	There were no new accounting pronouncements issued in the third quarter of 2014 that are expected to have a material impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements.

LongTerm_Debt_And_ShortTerm_Bo

Long-Term Debt And Short-Term Borrowings	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Long-Term Debt And Short-Term Borrowings	'
	Long-term Debt and Short-term Borrowings
	Notes payable and long-term debt, listed in order of their security interests, consisted of the following as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
	(in millions of dollars)	September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	U.S. Dollar Senior Secured Term Loan A, due May 2018 (floating interest rate of 2.24% at September 30, 2014 and 2.49% at December 31, 2013)	$	395		$	420
	Senior Unsecured Notes, due April 2020 (fixed interest rate of 6.75%)	500			500
	Other borrowings	1.6			0.9
	Total debt	896.6			920.9
	Less: current portion	(1.0		)	(0.1		)
	Total long-term debt	$	895.6		$	920.8
	As of September 30, 2014, there were no borrowings under our $250.0 million Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility, due May 2018 ("Revolving Facility"). The amount available for borrowings was $239.1 million (allowing for $10.9 million of letters of credit outstanding on that date).
	As more fully described in the Company's 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we must meet certain restrictive debt covenants under the senior secured credit facilities. The indenture governing the senior unsecured notes also contains certain covenants. As of and for the periods ended September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, the Company was in compliance with all applicable covenants.

Pension_And_Other_Retiree_Bene

Pension And Other Retiree Benefits	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Pension And Other Retiree Benefits	'
	Pension and Other Retiree Benefits
	The components of net periodic benefit cost (income) for pension and post-retirement plans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended September 30,
		Pension Benefits												Post-retirement
		U.S.						International
	(in millions of dollars)	2014			2013			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost	$	0.5		$	0.5		$	0.2		$	0.4		$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	2.2			2			4			3.7			0.2			0.2
	Expected return on plan assets	(3.0		)	(2.6		)	(5.8		)	(5.1		)	—			—
	Amortization of net loss (gain)	1.3			2.4			0.5			0.6			(0.2		)	(0.2		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	0.1			—			—			—			—			—
	Net periodic benefit cost (income)	$	1.1		$	2.3		$	(1.1	)	$	(0.4	)	$	—		$	—
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		Pension Benefits												Post-retirement
		U.S.						International
	(in millions of dollars)	2014			2013			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost	$	1.5		$	1.5		$	0.6		$	1.2		$	0.1		$	0.2
	Interest cost	6.5			6			11.9			11			0.4			0.5
	Expected return on plan assets	(9.0		)	(8.0		)	(17.3		)	(15.2		)	—			—
	Amortization of net loss (gain)	3.9			7.2			1.5			1.8			(0.7		)	(0.6		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	0.3			—			—			—			—			—
	Net periodic benefit cost (income)	$	3.2		$	6.7		$	(3.3	)	$	(1.2	)	$	(0.2	)	$	0.1
	We expect to contribute approximately $12.5 million to our defined benefit plans in 2014. For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we have contributed $11.2 million to these plans.

StockBased_Compensation

Stock-Based Compensation	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Stock-Based Compensation	'
	Stock-Based Compensation
	The following table summarizes the Company’s stock-based compensation expense (including stock options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance stock units (“PSUs”)) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions of dollars)	2014			2013		2014		2013
	Stock option compensation expense	$	0.9		$	0.8	$	2.8	$	2.2
	RSU compensation expense	1.4			1.3		5		4.4
	PSU compensation expense	1.6			2.2		3.8		5.1
	Total stock-based compensation	$	3.9		$	4.3	$	11.6	$	11.7
	The Company generally recognizes compensation expense for its stock-based awards ratably over the vesting period. Stock-based compensation expense for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 includes $0.8 million and $0.9 million, respectively, of expense related to stock awards granted to non-employee directors, which became fully vested on the grant date.
	The following table summarizes the Company's unrecognized compensation expense and the weighted-average period over which the expense will be recognized as of September 30, 2014:
		September 30, 2014
		Unrecognized		Weighted Average
		Compensation		Years Expense To Be
	(in millions of dollars, except weighted average years)	Expense		Recognized Over
	Stock options	$5.50		2
	RSUs	$6.20		1.9
	PSUs	$9.80		1.8

Inventories

Inventories	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Inventories	'
	Inventories
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. The components of inventories were as follows:
	(in millions of dollars)	September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Raw materials	$	39.6	$	36.1
	Work in process	3		2.4
	Finished goods	243.6		216.2
	Total inventories	$	286.2	$	254.7

Goodwill_And_Identifiable_Inta

Goodwill And Identifiable Intangibles	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Goodwill And Identifiable Intangibles	'
	Goodwill and Identifiable Intangibles
	Goodwill
	As more fully described in the Company’s 2013 Annual Report on Form 10-K, we test goodwill for impairment at least annually and on an interim basis if an event or circumstance indicates that it is more likely than not that an impairment loss has been incurred. The Company performed this annual assessment in the second quarter of 2014 and concluded that no impairment existed.
	Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill by segment were as follows:
	(in millions of dollars)	ACCO			ACCO				Computer		Total
		Brands			Brands				Products
		North America			International				Group
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	393.1		$	168.4			$	6.8	$	568.3
	Translation	(3.1		)	(7.0		)		—		(10.1		)
	Balance at September 30, 2014	$	390		$	161.4			$	6.8	$	558.2
	Goodwill	$	520.9		$	245.6			$	6.8	$	773.3
	Accumulated impairment losses	(130.9		)	(84.2		)		—		(215.1		)
	Balance at September 30, 2014	$	390		$	161.4			$	6.8	$	558.2
	Identifiable Intangible Assets
	The gross carrying value and accumulated amortization by class of identifiable intangible assets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
		September 30, 2014									December 31, 2013
	(in millions of dollars)	Gross			Accumulated				Net		Gross			Accumulated				Net
		Carrying			Amortization				Book		Carrying			Amortization				Book
		Amounts							Value		Amounts							Value
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Trade names	$	506.3		$	(44.5	)	(1)	$	461.8	$	510.5		$	(44.5	)	(1)	$	466
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Trade names	129.7			(54.2		)		75.5		131.3			(47.5		)		83.8
	Customer and contractual relationships	101.4			(55.0		)		46.4		102.7			(46.4		)		56.3
	Patents/proprietary technology	10.3			(9.3		)		1		10.3			(9.4		)		0.9
	Subtotal	241.4			(118.5		)		122.9		244.3			(103.3		)		141
	Total identifiable intangibles	$	747.7		$	(163.0	)		$	584.7	$	754.8		$	(147.8	)		$	607
	-1	Accumulated amortization prior to the adoption of authoritative guidance on goodwill and other intangible assets, at which time further amortization ceased.
	The Company’s intangible amortization expense was $5.4 million and $5.9 million for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively, and $16.9 million and $18.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively.
	Estimated amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets as of September 30, 2014 for the current year and the next five years are as follows:
	(in millions of dollars)	2014			2015				2016		2017			2018				2019
	Estimated amortization expense	$	22.2		$	19.8			$	17.4	$	14.2		$	12			$	9.9
	Actual amounts of amortization expense may differ from estimated amounts due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, additional intangible asset acquisitions, impairment of intangible assets, accelerated amortization of intangible assets and other events.
	We test indefinite-lived intangibles for impairment at least annually and on an interim basis if an event or circumstance indicates that it is more likely than not that an impairment loss has been incurred. The Company performed this annual assessment in the second quarter of 2014 and concluded that no impairment existed.

Restructuring

Restructuring	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Restructuring	'
	Restructuring
	During the fourth quarter of 2013, in light of current economic and industry conditions and in anticipation of an uncertain demand environment as well as the expected impact of industry consolidation in 2014, we committed to restructuring actions that were primarily focused on streamlining our North American school, office and computer products workforce, impacting all operational, supply chain and administrative functions. Such efforts began in early 2014, and are expected to be substantially completed by the end of 2014.
	Also during 2013, we committed to incremental cost savings plans intended to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of our businesses. These plans related to cost-reduction initiatives within our North American and International segments, and were primarily associated with post-merger integration activities of the North American operations following the Merger and changes in the European business model and manufacturing footprint. The most significant of these plans was finalized during the second quarter of 2013, and related to the closure of our Brampton, Canada distribution and manufacturing facility and relocation of its activities to other facilities within the Company.
	We recorded $0.5 million and $2.3 million of restructuring charges for the three months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, as well as $1.6 million and $17.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, respectively. The charges recorded during 2014 relate to those actions announced during the fourth quarter of 2013 and include one additional cost-reduction initiative for $0.9 million that was recorded during the third quarter of 2014.
	A summary of the activity in the restructuring accounts for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was as follows:
	(in millions of dollars)	Balance at December 31, 2013		Provision		Cash			Non-cash			Balance at September 30, 2014
						Expenditures			Items/
									Currency Change
	Employee termination costs	$	19.1	$	0.7	$	(13.7	)	$	(0.2	)	$	5.9
	Termination of lease agreements	1.4		0.6		(1.4		)	—			0.6
	Asset impairments/net loss on disposal of assets resulting from restructuring activities	—		0.2		0.1			(0.3		)	—
	Other	—		0.1		(0.1		)	—			—
	Total restructuring liability	$	20.5	$	1.6	$	(15.1	)	$	(0.5	)	$	6.5
	We expect the remaining $5.9 million of employee termination costs to be substantially paid within the next 12 months. Cash payments associated with lease termination costs of $0.6 million are expected to be paid within the next 12 months.

Income_Taxes

Income Taxes	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Income Taxes	'
	Income Taxes
	The reconciliation of income taxes for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, computed at the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate, compared to our effective income tax rate for continuing operations, was as follows:
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions of dollars)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Income tax expense computed at U.S. statutory income tax rate (35%)	$	18.8		$	14.4		$	27.3		$	11.8
	Decrease of valuation allowances, net	—			—			—			(7.0		)
	Miscellaneous	0.6			0.2			2.8			1.8
	Income tax expense as reported	$	19.4		$	14.6		$	30.1		$	6.6
	Effective tax rate	36.2		%	35.6		%	38.7		%	19.6		%
	For the nine months ended September 30, 2014, we recorded an income tax expense from continuing operations of $30.1 million on income before taxes of $77.8 million. For the nine months ended September 30, 2013, we reported an income tax expense from continuing operations of $6.6 million on income before taxes of $33.6 million. The low effective tax rate in 2013 was primarily due to the release of valuation allowances for certain foreign jurisdictions in the amount of $7.0 million.
	The U.S. federal statute of limitations remains open for the year 2011 and forward. Foreign and U.S. state jurisdictions have statutes of limitations generally ranging from 3 to 5 years. Years still open to examination by foreign tax authorities in major jurisdictions include Australia (2010 forward), Brazil (2009 forward), Canada (2006 forward) and the U.K. (2011 forward). We are currently under examination in various foreign jurisdictions.
	Income Tax Assessment
	In connection with our May 1, 2012 acquisition of Mead Consumer and Office Products Business ("Mead C&OP") we assumed all of the tax liabilities for the acquired foreign operations. In December of 2012, the Federal Revenue Department of the Ministry of Finance of Brazil ("FRD") issued a tax assessment against our acquired indirect subsidiary, Tilibra Produtos de Papelaria Ltda. ("Tilibra"), which challenged the deduction of goodwill from Tilibra's taxable income for the year 2007. A second assessment challenging the deduction of goodwill from Tilibra's taxable income for the years 2008, 2009 and 2010 was issued by FRD in October 2013. The assessments seek payment of approximately R100.7 million ($41.0 million based on current exchange rates) of tax, penalties and interest.
	Tilibra is disputing both of the tax assessments through established administrative procedures. We believe we have meritorious defenses and intend to vigorously contest these matters; however, there can be no assurances that we will ultimately prevail. We are in the early stages of the process to challenge the FRD's tax assessments, and the ultimate outcome will not be determined until the Brazilian tax appeal process is complete, which is expected to take a number of years. In addition, Tilibra's 2011-2012 tax years remain open and subject to audit, and there can be no assurances that we will not receive additional tax assessments regarding the goodwill deducted for the Tilibra acquisition for one or more of those years. If the FRD's initial position is ultimately sustained, the amount assessed would adversely affect our cash flow in the year of settlement.
	Because there is no settled legal precedent on which to base a definitive opinion as to whether we will ultimately prevail, the Company considers the outcome of this dispute to be uncertain. Since it is not more likely than not that we will prevail, in the fourth quarter of 2012, we recorded a reserve in the amount of $44.5 million in consideration of this contingency, of which $43.3 million was recorded as an adjustment to the purchase price and included the 2008-2012 tax years plus interest and penalties through December 2012. In addition, the Company will continue to accrue interest related to this contingency until such time as the outcome is known or until evidence is presented that we are more likely than not to prevail. During the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014, the Company accrued additional interest as a charge to current tax expense of $0.8 million and $2.4 million respectively, and $0.3 million and $1.0 million for the same periods in 2013.

Earnings_Per_Share

Earnings Per Share	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Earnings Per Share	'
	Earnings per Share
	Total outstanding shares as of September 30, 2014 and 2013 were 114.1 million and 113.6 million, respectively. The calculation of basic earnings per common share is based on the weighted average number of common shares outstanding in the year, or period, over which they were outstanding. Our calculation of diluted earnings per common share assumes that any common shares outstanding were increased by shares that would be issued upon exercise of those stock units for which the average market price for the period exceeds the exercise price less the shares that could have been purchased by the Company with the related proceeds, including compensation expense measured but not yet recognized, net of tax.
		Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions)	2014	2013	2014	2013
	Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding — basic	114.4	113.6	114.2	113.5
	Stock-settled stock appreciation rights	0.6	0.8	0.6	0.8
	Restricted stock units	2	1.4	1.9	1.3
	Adjusted weighted-average shares and assumed conversions — diluted	117	115.8	116.7	115.6
	Awards of potentially dilutive shares of common stock pursuant to stock options which have exercise prices that were higher than the average market price during the period are not included in the computation of dilutive earnings per share as their effect would have been anti-dilutive. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 these shares were approximately 7.3 million and 6.6 million, respectively. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2013 these shares were approximately 6.3 million and 5.5 million, respectively.

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen

Derivative Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Derivative Financial Instruments	'
	Derivative Financial Instruments
	We are exposed to various market risks, including changes in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rate changes. We enter into financial instruments to manage and reduce the impact of these risks, not for trading or speculative purposes. The counterparties to these financial instruments are major financial institutions. We continually monitor our foreign currency exposures in order to maximize the overall effectiveness of our foreign currency hedge positions. Principal currencies hedged include the U.S. dollar, Euro, Australian dollar, Canadian dollar and British pound. We are subject to credit risk, which relates to the ability of counterparties to meet their contractual payment obligations or the potential non-performance by counterparties to financial instrument contracts. Management continues to monitor the status of our counterparties and will take action, as appropriate, to further manage our counterparty credit risk. There are no credit contingency features in our derivative financial instruments.
	On the date in which we enter into a derivative, the derivative is designated as a hedge of the identified exposure. We measure the effectiveness of our hedging relationships both at hedge inception and on an ongoing basis.
	Forward Currency Contracts
	We enter into forward foreign currency contracts to reduce the effect of fluctuating foreign currencies, primarily on foreign denominated inventory purchases and intercompany loans. The majority of the Company’s exposure to local currency movements is in Europe, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Mexico and Japan.
	Forward currency contracts are used to hedge foreign denominated inventory purchases for Europe, Australia, Canada and Japan and are designated as cash flow hedges. Unrealized gains and losses on these contracts for inventory purchases are deferred in other comprehensive income (loss) until the contracts are settled and the underlying hedged transactions are recognized, at which time the deferred gains or losses will be reported in the “Cost of products sold” line in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had cash-flow-designated foreign exchange contracts outstanding with a U.S. dollar equivalent notional value of $80.4 million and $88.7 million, respectively.
	Forward currency contracts used to hedge foreign denominated intercompany loans are not designated as hedging instruments. Gains and losses on these derivative instruments are recognized within "Other expense, net" in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and are largely offset by the change in the current translated value of the hedged item. The periods of the forward foreign exchange contracts correspond to the periods of the hedged transactions, and do not extend beyond September 2015. As of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, we had undesignated foreign exchange contracts outstanding with a U.S. dollar equivalent notional value of $73.1 million and $55.5 million, respectively.
	The following table summarizes the fair value of our derivative financial instruments as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
		Derivative Assets								Derivative Liabilities
	(in millions of dollars)	Balance Sheet		30-Sep-14			December 31,			Balance Sheet		30-Sep-14				December 31,
		Location					2013			Location						2013
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets		$	3.6		$	1.4		Other current liabilities		$	—			$	0.8
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets		0.5			0.4			Other current liabilities		0.7				0.1
	Total derivatives			$	4.1		$	1.8				$	0.7			$	0.9
	The following tables summarize the pre-tax effect of our derivative financial instruments on the condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
			The Effect of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
			Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)						Location of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from OCI to Income		Amount of (Gain) Loss
											Reclassified from AOCI to Income (Effective Portion)
			Three Months Ended September 30,								Three Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions of dollars)		2014			2013					2014				2013
	Cash flow hedges:
	Foreign exchange contracts		$	4		$	(1.6	)	Cost of products sold		$	(0.3	)		$	(1.6	)
			The Effect of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
	(in millions of dollars)		Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)						Location of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from OCI to Income		Amount of (Gain) Loss
											Reclassified from AOCI to Income (Effective Portion)
			Nine Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
			2014			2013					2014				2013
	Cash flow hedges:
	Foreign exchange contracts		$	3.7		$	3.1		Cost of products sold		$	(1.2	)		$	(3.3	)
		The Effect of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income
		Location of (Gain) Loss Recognized in		Amount of (Gain) Loss						Amount of (Gain) Loss
		Income on Derivatives		Recognized in Income						Recognized in Income
				Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions of dollars)			2014			2013			2014				2013
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other expense, net		$	—		$	—		$	1.4			$	(0.4	)

Fair_Value_Of_Financial_Instru

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Fair Value Of Financial Instruments	'
	Fair Value of Financial Instruments
	In establishing a fair value, there is a fair value hierarchy that prioritizes the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The basis of the fair value measurement is categorized in three levels, in order of priority, as described below:
	Level 1	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities
	Level 2	Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities, or
		Unadjusted quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active, or
		Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability
	Level 3	Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability
	We utilize the best available information in measuring fair value. Financial assets and liabilities are classified in their entirety based on the lowest level of input that is significant to the fair value measurement.
	We have determined that our financial assets and liabilities are Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The following table sets forth our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
	(in millions of dollars)	September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Assets:
	Forward currency contracts	$	4.1	$	1.8
	Liabilities:
	Forward currency contracts	$	0.7	$	0.9
	Our forward currency contracts are included in "Other current assets" or "Other current liabilities" and mature within 12 months. The forward foreign currency exchange contracts are primarily valued based on the foreign currency spot and forward rates quoted by the banks or foreign currency dealers. As such, these derivative instruments are classified within Level 2.
	The fair values of cash and cash equivalents, notes payable to banks, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate carrying amounts due principally to their short maturities. The carrying amount of total debt was $896.6 million and $920.9 million and the estimated fair value of total debt was $915.4 million and $912.2 million at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013, respectively. The fair values are determined from quoted market prices, where available, and unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for similar assets or liabilities.

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Comprehensive income is defined as net income (loss) and other changes in stockholders’ equity from transactions and other events from sources other than stockholders. The components of, and changes in, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax were as follows:
	(in millions of dollars)	Derivative								Unrecognized				Accumulated
		Financial				Foreign				Pension and Other				Other
		Instruments				Currency				Post-retirement				Comprehensive
						Adjustments				Benefit Costs				Income (Loss)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	0.3			$	(89.6	)		$	(96.3	)		$	(185.6	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	2.8				(32.2		)		1.3				(28.1		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(1.0		)		—				3.2				2.2
	Balance at September 30, 2014	$	2.1			$	(121.8	)		$	(91.8	)		$	(211.5	)
	The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
			Three Months Ended September 30,										Nine Months Ended September 30,
			2014				2013						2014				2013
	(in millions of dollars)		Amount of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)								Affected Line Item in the Statement of Income		Amount of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components
	Gain on cash flow hedges:
	Foreign exchange contracts		$	(0.3	)		$	(1.6	)		Cost of products sold		$	(1.2	)		$	(3.3	)
			—				0.7				Tax benefit		0.2				1.1
			$	(0.3	)		$	(0.9	)		Net of tax		$	(1.0	)		$	(2.2	)
	Defined benefit plan items:
	Amortization of actuarial loss		$	1.6			$	2.8			-1		$	4.7			$	8.5
	Amortization of prior service cost		0.1				—				-1		0.3				—
			1.7				2.8				Total before tax		5				8.5
			(0.6		)		$	(1.0	)		Tax expense		(1.8		)		$	(3.0	)
			$	1.1			$	1.8			Net of tax		$	3.2			$	5.5
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	0.8			$	0.9			Net of tax		$	2.2			$	3.3
	-1	This accumulated other comprehensive income component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost for pension and post-retirement plans (See "Note 4. Pension and Other Retiree Benefits" for additional details).

Information_On_Business_Segmen

Information On Business Segments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Information on Business Segments	'
	Information on Business Segments
	The Company’s three business segments are described below.
	ACCO Brands North America and ACCO Brands International
	ACCO Brands North America and ACCO Brands International manufacture, source and sell traditional office products, school supplies and calendar products. ACCO Brands North America comprises the U.S. and Canada, and ACCO Brands International comprises the rest of the world, principally Europe, Latin America, Australia, and Asia-Pacific.
	Our office, school and calendar product lines use name brands such as: AT-A-GLANCE®, Day-Timer®, Five Star®, GBC®, Hilroy®, Marbig, Mead®, NOBO, Quartet®, Rexel, Swingline®, Tilibra®, Wilson Jones® and many others. Products and brands are not confined to one channel or product category and are sold based on end-user preference in each geographic location.
	The majority of our office products, such as stapling, binding and laminating equipment and related consumable supplies, shredders and whiteboards, are used by businesses. Most of these end-users purchase their products from our customers, which include commercial contract stationers, mass merchandisers, retail superstores, wholesalers, resellers, e-tailers, club stores and dealers. We also supply some of our products directly to large commercial and industrial end-users and provide business machine maintenance and certain repair services.
	Our school products include notebooks, folders, decorative calendars, and stationery products. We distribute our school products primarily through traditional and online retail, mass merchandisers, grocery, drug and office superstore channels. We also supply private label products within the school products sector.
	Our calendar products are sold throughout all channels where we sell office or school products, as well as direct to consumers.
	The customer base to which we sell our products is primarily made up of large global and regional resellers of our products. Mass and retail channels primarily sell to individual consumers but also to small businesses. Office superstores primarily sell to commercial customers but also to individual consumers and small businesses at their retail stores. As a result, there is no clear correlation between product, consumer or distribution channel. We also sell to commercial contract stationers, wholesalers, distributors, e-tailers and independent dealers. Over half of our product sales by our customers are to business end-users, who generally seek premium products that have added value or ease-of-use features and a reputation for reliability, performance and professional appearance. Some of our binding and laminating equipment products are sold directly to high-volume end-users and commercial reprographic centers.
	Computer Products Group
	Our Computer Products Group designs, sources, distributes, markets and sells accessories for laptop and desktop computers and tablets and smartphones. These accessories primarily include security products, tablet covers and keypads, smartphone accessories, power adapters, input devices such as mice, laptop computer carrying cases, hubs, docking stations and ergonomic devices. We sell these products mostly under the Kensington®, Microsaver® and ClickSafe® brand names, with the majority of our revenue coming from the U.S. and Western Europe. Our computer products are manufactured by third-party suppliers, principally in Asia, and distributed from our regional facilities. Our computer products are sold primarily to consumer electronics retailers, information technology value-added resellers, original equipment manufacturers and office products retailers.
	Net sales by business segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions of dollars)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	ACCO Brands North America	$	297.4		$	295.9		$	752.5		$	771.8
	ACCO Brands International	140.7			136			376.3			378.3
	Computer Products Group	34.1			37.3			100.5			111.3
	Net sales	$	472.2		$	469.2		$	1,229.30		$	1,261.40
	Operating income by business segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was as
	follows (a):
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions of dollars)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	ACCO Brands North America	$	50.5		$	36.1		$	98		$	61.6
	ACCO Brands International	19.1			17.8			31.9			32.3
	Computer Products Group	2.7			3.4			5			9.1
	Segment operating income	72.3			57.3			134.9			103
	Corporate(b)	(10.5		)	(7.0		)	(29.8		)	(24.0		)
	Operating income	61.8			50.3			105.1			79
	Interest expense	12.5			13.9			37			45.3
	Interest income	(1.6		)	(1.4		)	(4.7		)	(3.6		)
	Equity in earnings of joint ventures	(2.9		)	(3.3		)	(5.3		)	(5.9		)
	Other expense, net	0.2			0.1			0.3			9.6
	Income from continuing operations before income tax	$	53.6		$	41		$	77.8		$	33.6
	(a)	Operating income as presented in the segment table above is defined as i) net sales; ii) less cost of products sold; iii) less advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses; iv) less amortization of intangibles; and v) less restructuring charges.
	(b)	The increase in corporate expense was the result of various strategic initiatives and higher management incentives.

Joint_Venture_Investments

Joint Venture Investments	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Joint Venture Investments	'
	Joint Venture Investments
	Summarized below is the financial information for the Company’s joint venture, Pelikan-Artline Pty Ltd., in which we own a 50% interest and which is accounted for under the equity method. Accordingly, we record our proportionate share of earnings or losses on the line entitled “Equity in earnings of joint ventures” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Our share of the net assets of the joint venture is included within “Other non-current assets” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
		Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions of dollars)	2014		2013		2014		2013
	Net sales	$	32.4	$	25.6	$	80.9	$	76.2
	Gross profit	14.1		13.9		32		33.2
	Net income	5.7		6.6		10.5		11.8
	(in millions of dollars)	September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Current assets	$	78.8	$	71.8
	Non-current assets	50		32.5
	Current liabilities	37.9		32.1
	Non-current liabilities	24.3		4.9
	The Company had previously announced its intention to pursue an exit strategy related to its Neschen GBC Graphics Films, LLC joint venture ("Neschen"). In October 2013 we purchased the 50% of Neschen that we did not already own, and with effect from February 12, 2014, we sold all of our interest related to Neschen. As a result we have restated the historical presentation in this note to include only our one remaining joint venture.

Commitments_And_Contingencies

Commitments And Contingencies	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Commitments And Contingencies	'
	Commitments and Contingencies
	Pending Litigation - Brazil Tax Assessment
	In connection with our May 1, 2012 acquisition of Mead C&OP we assumed all of the tax liabilities for the acquired foreign operations. See "Note 9. Income Taxes - Income Tax Assessment" for details on tax assessments issued by the FRD against our acquired indirect subsidiary, Tilibra, which challenged the tax deduction of goodwill from Tilibra's taxable income for the years 2007 through 2010.
	Other Pending Litigation
	There are various other claims, lawsuits and pending actions against us incidental to our operations. It is the opinion of management that the ultimate resolution of these matters will not have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. However, we can make no assurances that we will ultimately be successful in our defense of any of these matters.
	Environmental
	We are subject to federal, state and local laws and regulations concerning the discharge of materials into the environment and the handling, disposal and clean-up of waste materials and otherwise relating to the protection of the environment. It is not possible to quantify with certainty the potential impact of actions regarding environmental matters, particularly remediation and other compliance efforts that we may undertake in the future. In the opinion of our management, compliance with the present environmental protection laws, before taking into account estimated recoveries from third parties, will not have a material adverse effect upon our capital expenditures, financial condition or results of operations.

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidating Financial Information	'
	Condensed Consolidating Financial Information
	Certain of the Company’s 100% owned domestic subsidiaries are required to jointly and severally, fully and unconditionally guarantee the 6.75% Senior Unsecured Notes that are due in the year 2020. Rather than filing separate financial statements for each guarantor subsidiary with the SEC, the Company has elected to present the following condensed consolidating financial statements, which includes the condensed consolidating statements of comprehensive income and results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2014, and 2013, and financial position as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 of the Company and its guarantor and non-guarantor subsidiaries (in each case carrying investments under the equity method), and the eliminations necessary to arrive at the reported amounts included in the condensed consolidated financial statements of the Company.
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
		September 30, 2014
	(in millions of dollars)	Parent			Guarantors			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	4.8		$	—		$	67.7		$	—		$	72.5
	Accounts receivable, net	—			179.4			207.4			—			386.8
	Inventories	—			157.6			128.6			—			286.2
	Receivables from affiliates	18			166.8			62.1			(246.9		)	—
	Deferred income taxes	27			—			10.3			—			37.3
	Other current assets	1.3			14.3			26			—			41.6
	Total current assets	51.1			518.1			502.1			(246.9		)	824.4
	Property, plant and equipment, net	4.2			119.6			118.9			—			242.7
	Deferred income taxes	0.9			—			30			—			30.9
	Goodwill	—			330.8			227.4			—			558.2
	Identifiable intangibles, net	57.5			402.2			125			—			584.7
	Other non-current assets	17.6			1.2			49.8			—			68.6
	Investment in, long term receivable from affiliates	1,831.50			871.7			441			(3,144.2		)	—
	Total assets	$	1,962.80		$	2,243.60		$	1,494.20		$	(3,391.1	)	$	2,309.50
	Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
	Current liabilities:
	Notes payable	$	—		$	—		$	0.8		$	—		$	0.8
	Current portion of long-term debt	0.1			0.1			—			—			0.2
	Accounts payable	—			80			70.9			—			150.9
	Accrued compensation	2.7			15.9			15.6			—			34.2
	Accrued customer programs liabilities	—			51.2			45.7			—			96.9
	Accrued interest	15.2			—			—			—			15.2
	Other current liabilities	5.1			27.6			42.2			—			74.9
	Payables to affiliates	5.9			207.7			250.7			(464.3		)	—
	Total current liabilities	29			382.5			425.9			(464.3		)	373.1
	Long-term debt	895.6			—			—			—			895.6
	Long-term notes payable to affiliates	178.2			26.7			33.8			(238.7		)	—
	Deferred income taxes	127.4			—			57.7			—			185.1
	Pension and post-retirement benefit obligations	1.3			17.1			26.6			—			45
	Other non-current liabilities	3.3			19.4			60			—			82.7
	Total liabilities	1,234.80			445.7			604			(703.0		)	1,581.50
	Stockholders’ equity:
	Common stock	1.1			448			252.4			(700.4		)	1.1
	Treasury stock	(5.4		)	—			—			—			(5.4		)
	Paid-in capital	2,040.80			1,551.10			743.3			(2,294.4		)	2,040.80
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(211.5		)	(43.6		)	(126.2		)	169.8			(211.5		)
	(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	(1,097.0		)	(157.6		)	20.7			136.9			(1,097.0		)
	Total stockholders’ equity	728			1,797.90			890.2			(2,688.1		)	728
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,962.80		$	2,243.60		$	1,494.20		$	(3,391.1	)	$	2,309.50
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
		December 31, 2013
	(in millions of dollars)	Parent			Guarantors			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	7		$	1		$	45.5		$	—		$	53.5
	Accounts receivable, net	—			177.3			294.6			—			471.9
	Inventories	—			124.8			129.9			—			254.7
	Receivables from affiliates	8.2			101.5			65			(174.7		)	—
	Deferred income taxes	20.9			—			12.6			—			33.5
	Other current assets	0.6			8.8			18.7			—			28.1
	Total current assets	36.7			413.4			566.3			(174.7		)	841.7
	Property, plant and equipment, net	4.1			130.3			118.9			—			253.3
	Deferred income taxes	—			—			37.3			—			37.3
	Goodwill	—			330.9			237.4			—			568.3
	Identifiable intangibles, net	57.6			415.4			134			—			607
	Other non-current assets	20			6.2			49.1			—			75.3
Investment in, long term receivable from affiliates	1,818.20			868.4			441			(3,127.6		)	—
Total assets	$	1,936.60		$	2,164.60		$	1,584.00		$	(3,302.3	)	$	2,382.90
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	—		$	0.1		$	—		$	—		$	0.1
Accounts payable	—			81.4			96.5			—			177.9
Accrued compensation	4.6			12.3			15.1			—			32
Accrued customer programs liabilities	—			65.5			58.1			—			123.6
Accrued interest	7			—			—			—			7
Other current liabilities	3			39.1			62.4			—			104.5
Payables to affiliates	9.5			206.4			244			(459.9		)	—
Total current liabilities	24.1			404.8			476.1			(459.9		)	445.1
Long-term debt	920.7			0.1			—			—			920.8
Long-term notes payable to affiliates	178.3			26.7			35.2			(240.2		)	—
Deferred income taxes	109.2			—			59.9			—			169.1
Pension and post-retirement benefit obligations	1.5			24.2			36			—			61.7
Other non-current liabilities	0.5			22			61.4			—			83.9
Total liabilities	1,234.30			477.8			668.6			(700.1		)	1,680.60
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	1.1			448.1			267.4			(715.5		)	1.1
Treasury stock	(3.5		)	—			—			—			(3.5		)
Paid-in capital	2,035.00			1,551.20			743			(2,294.2		)	2,035.00
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(185.6		)	(45.6		)	(99.7		)	145.3			(185.6		)
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	(1,144.7		)	(266.9		)	4.7			262.2			(1,144.7		)
Total stockholders’ equity	702.3			1,686.80			915.4			(2,602.2		)	702.3
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,936.60		$	2,164.60		$	1,584.00		$	(3,302.3	)	$	2,382.90
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
(in millions of dollars)	Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Unaffiliated sales	$	—		$	682.3		$	547		$	—		$	1,229.30
Affiliated sales	—			12.3			3			(15.3		)	—
Net sales	—			694.6			550			(15.3		)	1,229.30
Cost of products sold	—			486.3			387.5			(15.3		)	858.5
Gross profit	—			208.3			162.5			—			370.8
Advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses	35.6			115.3			96.3			—			247.2
Amortization of intangibles	0.1			13.5			3.3			—			16.9
Restructuring charges (income)	(0.2		)	(0.2		)	2			—			1.6
Operating income (loss)	(35.5		)	79.7			60.9			—			105.1
Expense (income) from affiliates	(1.2		)	(20.0		)	21.2			—			—
Interest expense	37.3			—			(0.3		)	—			37
Interest income	—			—			(4.7		)	—			(4.7		)
Equity in earnings of joint ventures	—			—			(5.3		)	—			(5.3		)
Other expense (income), net	1.1			(0.6		)	(0.2		)	—			0.3
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	(72.7		)	100.3			50.2			—			77.8
Income tax expense	10.6			—			19.5			—			30.1
Income (loss) before earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	(83.3		)	100.3			30.7			—			47.7
Earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	131			30.7			—			(161.7		)	—
Net income	$	47.7		$	131		$	30.7		$	(161.7	)	$	47.7
Comprehensive income	$	21.8		$	133		$	4.2		$	(137.2	)	$	21.8
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
(in millions of dollars)	Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Unaffiliated sales	$	—		$	700		$	561.4		$	—		$	1,261.40
Affiliated sales	—			11.6			3.4			(15.0		)	—
Net sales	—			711.6			564.8			(15.0		)	1,261.40
Cost of products sold	—			504.8			396.7			(15.0		)	886.5
Gross profit	—			206.8			168.1			—			374.9
Advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses	29.8			137.8			91.7			—			259.3
Amortization of intangibles	0.1			14.9			3.7			—			18.7
Restructuring charges	—			5.6			12.3			—			17.9
Operating income (loss)	(29.9		)	48.5			60.4			—			79
Expense (income) from affiliates	(1.2		)	(19.6		)	20.8			—			—
Interest expense	44.8			—			0.5			—			45.3
Interest income	—			(0.1		)	(3.5		)	—			(3.6		)
Equity in earnings of joint ventures	—			—			(5.9		)	—			(5.9		)
Other expense, net	6.6			2.3			0.7			—			9.6
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	(80.1		)	65.9			47.8			—			33.6
Income tax (benefit) expense	(3.7		)	—			10.3			—			6.6
Income (loss) from continuing operations	(76.4		)	65.9			37.5			—			27
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—			(0.1		)	—			—			(0.1		)
Income (loss) before earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	(76.4		)	65.8			37.5			—			26.9
Earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	103.3			36.7			—			(140.0		)	—
Net income	$	26.9		$	102.5		$	37.5		$	(140.0	)	$	26.9
Comprehensive (loss) income	$	(12.1	)	$	106.7		$	(1.9	)	$	(104.8	)	$	(12.1	)
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
(in millions of dollars)	Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Unaffiliated sales	$	—		$	270.6		$	201.6		$	—		$	472.2
Affiliated sales	—			2.6			1.1			(3.7		)	—
Net sales	—			273.2			202.7			(3.7		)	472.2
Cost of products sold	—			186.8			137.2			(3.7		)	320.3
Gross profit	—			86.4			65.5			—			151.9
Advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses	12.5			39.8			31.9			—			84.2
Amortization of intangibles	0.1			4.3			1			—			5.4
Restructuring charges (income)	—			(0.3		)	0.8			—			0.5
Operating income (loss)	(12.6		)	42.6			31.8			—			61.8
Expense (income) from affiliates	(0.5		)	(6.5		)	7			—			—
Interest expense	12.6			—			(0.1		)	—			12.5
Interest income	—			—			(1.6		)	—			(1.6		)
Equity in earnings of joint ventures	—			—			(2.9		)	—			(2.9		)
Other expense (income), net	—			(0.9		)	1.1			—			0.2
Income (loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	(24.7		)	50			28.3			—			53.6
Income tax expense	8.6			—			10.8			—			19.4
Income (loss) before earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	(33.3		)	50			17.5			—			34.2
Earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	67.5			16.4			—			(83.9		)	—
Net income	$	34.2		$	66.4		$	17.5		$	(83.9	)	$	34.2
Comprehensive income	$	(19.2	)	$	66.9		$	(32.5	)	$	(34.4	)	$	(19.2	)
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
(in millions of dollars)	Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Unaffiliated sales	$	—		$	270.6		$	198.6		$	—		$	469.2
Affiliated sales	—			3.3			1.2			(4.5		)	—
Net sales	—			273.9			199.8			(4.5		)	469.2
Cost of products sold	—			195			137.6			(4.5		)	328.1
Gross profit	—			78.9			62.2			—			141.1
Advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses	9.5			43.1			30			—			82.6
Amortization of intangibles	0.1			4.6			1.2			—			5.9
Restructuring charges	—			0.3			2			—			2.3
Operating income (loss)	(9.6		)	30.9			29			—			50.3
Expense (income) from affiliates	(0.6		)	(7.2		)	7.8			—			—
Interest expense	13.9			—			—			—			13.9
Interest income	—			(0.1		)	(1.3		)	—			(1.4		)
Equity in earnings of joint ventures	—			—			(3.3		)	—			(3.3		)
Other expense (income), net	(0.8		)	0.5			0.4			—			0.1
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	(22.1		)	37.7			25.4			—			41
Income tax expense	5.7			—			8.9			—			14.6
Income (loss) before earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	(27.8		)	37.7			16.5			—			26.4
Earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	54.2			15.9			—			(70.1		)	—
Net income	$	26.4		$	53.6		$	16.5		$	(70.1	)	$	26.4
Comprehensive income	$	22.6		$	55		$	12.5		$	(67.5	)	$	22.6
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
(in millions of dollars)	Parent			Guarantors			Non-Guarantors			Consolidated
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	$	(52.3	)	$	62		$	57.8		$	67.5
Investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	(0.2		)	(6.7		)	(14.2		)	(21.1		)
Payments for (proceeds from) interest in affiliates	—			15.1			(15.1		)	—
Proceeds from the disposition of assets	—			3.6			0.2			3.8
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities	(0.2		)	12			(29.1		)	(17.3		)
Financing activities:
Intercompany financing	55.7			(64.9		)	9.2			—
Net dividends	24.7			(10.0		)	(14.7		)	—
Repayments of long-term debt	(25.0		)	(0.1		)	—			(25.1		)
Borrowings of notes payable, net	—			—			0.8			0.8
Payments for debt issuance costs	(0.3		)	—			—			(0.3		)
Repurchase of common stock	(2.9		)	—			—			(2.9		)
Other	(1.9		)	—			—			(1.9		)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	50.3			(75.0		)	(4.7		)	(29.4		)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(1.8		)	(1.8		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(2.2		)	(1.0		)	22.2			19
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of the period	7			1			45.5			53.5
End of the period	$	4.8		$	—		$	67.7		$	72.5
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
(in millions of dollars)	Parent			Guarantors			Non-Guarantors			Consolidated
Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	$	(58.2	)	$	85.8		$	97.6		$	125.2
Investing activities:
Additions to property, plant and equipment	—			(19.6		)	(10.6		)	(30.2		)
Payments for (proceeds from) interest in affiliates	—			49.3			(49.3		)	—
Payments related to the sale of discontinued operations	—			(1.4		)	—			(1.4		)
Proceeds from the disposition of assets	—			—			4.2			4.2
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities	—			28.3			(55.7		)	(27.4		)
Financing activities:
Intercompany financing	43.8			(71.1		)	27.3			—
Net dividends	57.8			(41.4		)	(16.4		)	—
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	530			—			—			530
Repayments of long-term debt	(580.1		)	—			(21.4		)	(601.5		)
Borrowings (repayments) of notes payable, net	2.2			—			(1.1		)	1.1
Payments for debt issuance costs	(4.3		)	—			—			(4.3		)
Other	(0.6		)	—			—			(0.6		)
Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	48.8			(112.5		)	(11.6		)	(75.3		)
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(1.7		)	(1.7		)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(9.4		)	1.6			28.6			20.8
Cash and cash equivalents:
Beginning of the period	12.1			(3.0		)	40.9			50
End of the period	$	2.7		$	(1.4	)	$	69.5		$	70.8

LongTerm_Debt_And_ShortTerm_Bo1

Long-Term Debt And Short-Term Borrowings (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Notes Payable and Long-Term Debt	'
	Notes payable and long-term debt, listed in order of their security interests, consisted of the following as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
	(in millions of dollars)	September 30,			December 31,
		2014			2013
	U.S. Dollar Senior Secured Term Loan A, due May 2018 (floating interest rate of 2.24% at September 30, 2014 and 2.49% at December 31, 2013)	$	395		$	420
	Senior Unsecured Notes, due April 2020 (fixed interest rate of 6.75%)	500			500
	Other borrowings	1.6			0.9
	Total debt	896.6			920.9
	Less: current portion	(1.0		)	(0.1		)
	Total long-term debt	$	895.6		$	920.8

Pension_And_Other_Retiree_Bene1

Pension And Other Retiree Benefits (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Compensation and Retirement Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost for Pension and Post-Retirement Plans	'
	The components of net periodic benefit cost (income) for pension and post-retirement plans for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended September 30,
		Pension Benefits												Post-retirement
		U.S.						International
	(in millions of dollars)	2014			2013			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost	$	0.5		$	0.5		$	0.2		$	0.4		$	—		$	—
	Interest cost	2.2			2			4			3.7			0.2			0.2
	Expected return on plan assets	(3.0		)	(2.6		)	(5.8		)	(5.1		)	—			—
	Amortization of net loss (gain)	1.3			2.4			0.5			0.6			(0.2		)	(0.2		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	0.1			—			—			—			—			—
	Net periodic benefit cost (income)	$	1.1		$	2.3		$	(1.1	)	$	(0.4	)	$	—		$	—
		Nine Months Ended September 30,
		Pension Benefits												Post-retirement
		U.S.						International
	(in millions of dollars)	2014			2013			2014			2013			2014			2013
	Service cost	$	1.5		$	1.5		$	0.6		$	1.2		$	0.1		$	0.2
	Interest cost	6.5			6			11.9			11			0.4			0.5
	Expected return on plan assets	(9.0		)	(8.0		)	(17.3		)	(15.2		)	—			—
	Amortization of net loss (gain)	3.9			7.2			1.5			1.8			(0.7		)	(0.6		)
	Amortization of prior service cost	0.3			—			—			—			—			—
	Net periodic benefit cost (income)	$	3.2		$	6.7		$	(3.3	)	$	(1.2	)	$	(0.2	)	$	0.1

StockBased_Compensation_Tables

Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Compensation Cost for Share-based Payment Arrangements, Allocation of Share-based Compensation Costs by Plan	'
	The following table summarizes the Company’s stock-based compensation expense (including stock options, restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance stock units (“PSUs”)) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
		Three Months Ended September 30,					Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions of dollars)	2014			2013		2014		2013
	Stock option compensation expense	$	0.9		$	0.8	$	2.8	$	2.2
	RSU compensation expense	1.4			1.3		5		4.4
	PSU compensation expense	1.6			2.2		3.8		5.1
	Total stock-based compensation	$	3.9		$	4.3	$	11.6	$	11.7
Schedule of Unrecognized Compensation Cost, Nonvested Awards	'
	The following table summarizes the Company's unrecognized compensation expense and the weighted-average period over which the expense will be recognized as of September 30, 2014:
		September 30, 2014
		Unrecognized		Weighted Average
		Compensation		Years Expense To Be
	(in millions of dollars, except weighted average years)	Expense		Recognized Over
	Stock options	$5.50		2
	RSUs	$6.20		1.9
	PSUs	$9.80		1.8

Inventories_Tables

Inventories (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Components of Inventory	'
	Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market value. The components of inventories were as follows:
	(in millions of dollars)	September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Raw materials	$	39.6	$	36.1
	Work in process	3		2.4
	Finished goods	243.6		216.2
	Total inventories	$	286.2	$	254.7

Goodwill_And_Identifiable_Inta1

Goodwill And Identifiable Intangibles (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Changes in Net Carrying Amount of Goodwill by Segment	'
	Changes in the net carrying amount of goodwill by segment were as follows:
	(in millions of dollars)	ACCO			ACCO				Computer		Total
		Brands			Brands				Products
		North America			International				Group
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	393.1		$	168.4			$	6.8	$	568.3
	Translation	(3.1		)	(7.0		)		—		(10.1		)
	Balance at September 30, 2014	$	390		$	161.4			$	6.8	$	558.2
	Goodwill	$	520.9		$	245.6			$	6.8	$	773.3
	Accumulated impairment losses	(130.9		)	(84.2		)		—		(215.1		)
	Balance at September 30, 2014	$	390		$	161.4			$	6.8	$	558.2
Gross Carrying Value and Accumulated Amortization by Class of Identifiable Intangible Assets	'
	The gross carrying value and accumulated amortization by class of identifiable intangible assets as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 were as follows:
		September 30, 2014									December 31, 2013
	(in millions of dollars)	Gross			Accumulated				Net		Gross			Accumulated				Net
		Carrying			Amortization				Book		Carrying			Amortization				Book
		Amounts							Value		Amounts							Value
	Indefinite-lived intangible assets:
	Trade names	$	506.3		$	(44.5	)	(1)	$	461.8	$	510.5		$	(44.5	)	(1)	$	466
	Amortizable intangible assets:
	Trade names	129.7			(54.2		)		75.5		131.3			(47.5		)		83.8
	Customer and contractual relationships	101.4			(55.0		)		46.4		102.7			(46.4		)		56.3
	Patents/proprietary technology	10.3			(9.3		)		1		10.3			(9.4		)		0.9
	Subtotal	241.4			(118.5		)		122.9		244.3			(103.3		)		141
	Total identifiable intangibles	$	747.7		$	(163.0	)		$	584.7	$	754.8		$	(147.8	)		$	607
	-1	Accumulated amortization prior to the adoption of authoritative guidance on goodwill and other intangible assets, at which time further amortization ceased.
Estimated Amortization Expense for Future Periods	'
	Estimated amortization expense for amortizable intangible assets as of September 30, 2014 for the current year and the next five years are as follows:
	(in millions of dollars)	2014			2015				2016		2017			2018				2019
	Estimated amortization expense	$	22.2		$	19.8			$	17.4	$	14.2		$	12			$	9.9

Restructuring_Tables

Restructuring (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Restructuring and Related Activities [Abstract]	'
Summary of Activity in Restructuring Accounts	'
	A summary of the activity in the restructuring accounts for the nine months ended September 30, 2014 was as follows:
	(in millions of dollars)	Balance at December 31, 2013		Provision		Cash			Non-cash			Balance at September 30, 2014
						Expenditures			Items/
									Currency Change
	Employee termination costs	$	19.1	$	0.7	$	(13.7	)	$	(0.2	)	$	5.9
	Termination of lease agreements	1.4		0.6		(1.4		)	—			0.6
	Asset impairments/net loss on disposal of assets resulting from restructuring activities	—		0.2		0.1			(0.3		)	—
	Other	—		0.1		(0.1		)	—			—
	Total restructuring liability	$	20.5	$	1.6	$	(15.1	)	$	(0.5	)	$	6.5

Income_Taxes_Tables

Income Taxes (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation	'
	The reconciliation of income taxes for the three and nine month periods ended September 30, 2014 and 2013, computed at the U.S. federal statutory income tax rate, compared to our effective income tax rate for continuing operations, was as follows:
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions of dollars)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	Income tax expense computed at U.S. statutory income tax rate (35%)	$	18.8		$	14.4		$	27.3		$	11.8
	Decrease of valuation allowances, net	—			—			—			(7.0		)
	Miscellaneous	0.6			0.2			2.8			1.8
	Income tax expense as reported	$	19.4		$	14.6		$	30.1		$	6.6
	Effective tax rate	36.2		%	35.6		%	38.7		%	19.6		%

Earnings_Per_Share_Tables

Earnings Per Share (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Weighted Average Number of Shares	'
	Our calculation of diluted earnings per common share assumes that any common shares outstanding were increased by shares that would be issued upon exercise of those stock units for which the average market price for the period exceeds the exercise price less the shares that could have been purchased by the Company with the related proceeds, including compensation expense measured but not yet recognized, net of tax.
		Three Months Ended September 30,		Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions)	2014	2013	2014	2013
	Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding — basic	114.4	113.6	114.2	113.5
	Stock-settled stock appreciation rights	0.6	0.8	0.6	0.8
	Restricted stock units	2	1.4	1.9	1.3
	Adjusted weighted-average shares and assumed conversions — diluted	117	115.8	116.7	115.6

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen1

Derivative Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Derivative Instruments in Statement of Financial Position, Fair Value	'
	The following table summarizes the fair value of our derivative financial instruments as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
		Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
		Derivative Assets								Derivative Liabilities
	(in millions of dollars)	Balance Sheet		30-Sep-14			December 31,			Balance Sheet		30-Sep-14				December 31,
		Location					2013			Location						2013
	Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets		$	3.6		$	1.4		Other current liabilities		$	—			$	0.8
	Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other current assets		0.5			0.4			Other current liabilities		0.7				0.1
	Total derivatives			$	4.1		$	1.8				$	0.7			$	0.9
Schedule of Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) in Statement of Financial Performance	'
	The following tables summarize the pre-tax effect of our derivative financial instruments on the condensed consolidated financial statements for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013:
			The Effect of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
			Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)						Location of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from OCI to Income		Amount of (Gain) Loss
											Reclassified from AOCI to Income (Effective Portion)
			Three Months Ended September 30,								Three Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions of dollars)		2014			2013					2014				2013
	Cash flow hedges:
	Foreign exchange contracts		$	4		$	(1.6	)	Cost of products sold		$	(0.3	)		$	(1.6	)
			The Effect of Derivative Instruments in Cash Flow Hedging Relationships on the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
	(in millions of dollars)		Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)						Location of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from OCI to Income		Amount of (Gain) Loss
											Reclassified from AOCI to Income (Effective Portion)
			Nine Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
			2014			2013					2014				2013
	Cash flow hedges:
	Foreign exchange contracts		$	3.7		$	3.1		Cost of products sold		$	(1.2	)		$	(3.3	)
		The Effect of Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments on the Consolidated Statements of Income
		Location of (Gain) Loss Recognized in		Amount of (Gain) Loss						Amount of (Gain) Loss
		Income on Derivatives		Recognized in Income						Recognized in Income
				Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions of dollars)			2014			2013			2014				2013
	Foreign exchange contracts	Other expense, net		$	—		$	—		$	1.4			$	(0.4	)

Fair_Value_Of_Financial_Instru1

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring Basis	'
	The following table sets forth our financial assets and liabilities that were accounted for at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013:
	(in millions of dollars)	September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Assets:
	Forward currency contracts	$	4.1	$	1.8
	Liabilities:
	Forward currency contracts	$	0.7	$	0.9

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv1

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The components of, and changes in, accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax were as follows:
	(in millions of dollars)	Derivative								Unrecognized				Accumulated
		Financial				Foreign				Pension and Other				Other
		Instruments				Currency				Post-retirement				Comprehensive
						Adjustments				Benefit Costs				Income (Loss)
	Balance at December 31, 2013	$	0.3			$	(89.6	)		$	(96.3	)		$	(185.6	)
	Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	2.8				(32.2		)		1.3				(28.1		)
	Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	(1.0		)		—				3.2				2.2
	Balance at September 30, 2014	$	2.1			$	(121.8	)		$	(91.8	)		$	(211.5	)
Schedule of Reclassifications Out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'
	The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
			Three Months Ended September 30,										Nine Months Ended September 30,
			2014				2013						2014				2013
	(in millions of dollars)		Amount of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)								Affected Line Item in the Statement of Income		Amount of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
	Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components
	Gain on cash flow hedges:
	Foreign exchange contracts		$	(0.3	)		$	(1.6	)		Cost of products sold		$	(1.2	)		$	(3.3	)
			—				0.7				Tax benefit		0.2				1.1
			$	(0.3	)		$	(0.9	)		Net of tax		$	(1.0	)		$	(2.2	)
	Defined benefit plan items:
	Amortization of actuarial loss		$	1.6			$	2.8			-1		$	4.7			$	8.5
	Amortization of prior service cost		0.1				—				-1		0.3				—
			1.7				2.8				Total before tax		5				8.5
			(0.6		)		$	(1.0	)		Tax expense		(1.8		)		$	(3.0	)
			$	1.1			$	1.8			Net of tax		$	3.2			$	5.5
	Total reclassifications for the period		$	0.8			$	0.9			Net of tax		$	2.2			$	3.3
	-1	This accumulated other comprehensive income component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost for pension and post-retirement plans (See "Note 4. Pension and Other Retiree Benefits" for additional details).

Information_On_Business_Segmen1

Information On Business Segments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Segment Reporting [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Net Sales by Reporting Segments	'
	Net sales by business segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions of dollars)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	ACCO Brands North America	$	297.4		$	295.9		$	752.5		$	771.8
	ACCO Brands International	140.7			136			376.3			378.3
	Computer Products Group	34.1			37.3			100.5			111.3
	Net sales	$	472.2		$	469.2		$	1,229.30		$	1,261.40
Schedule of Operating Income by Reporting Segment	'
	Operating income by business segment for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2014 and 2013 was as
	follows (a):
		Three Months Ended September 30,						Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions of dollars)	2014			2013			2014			2013
	ACCO Brands North America	$	50.5		$	36.1		$	98		$	61.6
	ACCO Brands International	19.1			17.8			31.9			32.3
	Computer Products Group	2.7			3.4			5			9.1
	Segment operating income	72.3			57.3			134.9			103
	Corporate(b)	(10.5		)	(7.0		)	(29.8		)	(24.0		)
	Operating income	61.8			50.3			105.1			79
	Interest expense	12.5			13.9			37			45.3
	Interest income	(1.6		)	(1.4		)	(4.7		)	(3.6		)
	Equity in earnings of joint ventures	(2.9		)	(3.3		)	(5.3		)	(5.9		)
	Other expense, net	0.2			0.1			0.3			9.6
	Income from continuing operations before income tax	$	53.6		$	41		$	77.8		$	33.6
	(a)	Operating income as presented in the segment table above is defined as i) net sales; ii) less cost of products sold; iii) less advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses; iv) less amortization of intangibles; and v) less restructuring charges.
	(b)	The increase in corporate expense was the result of various strategic initiatives and higher management incentives.

Joint_Venture_Investments_Tabl

Joint Venture Investments (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Equity Method Investments and Joint Ventures [Abstract]	'
Schedule of Equity Method Investments	'
	Summarized below is the financial information for the Company’s joint venture, Pelikan-Artline Pty Ltd., in which we own a 50% interest and which is accounted for under the equity method. Accordingly, we record our proportionate share of earnings or losses on the line entitled “Equity in earnings of joint ventures” in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income. Our share of the net assets of the joint venture is included within “Other non-current assets” in the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.
		Three Months Ended September 30,				Nine Months Ended September 30,
	(in millions of dollars)	2014		2013		2014		2013
	Net sales	$	32.4	$	25.6	$	80.9	$	76.2
	Gross profit	14.1		13.9		32		33.2
	Net income	5.7		6.6		10.5		11.8
	(in millions of dollars)	September 30,		December 31,
		2014		2013
	Current assets	$	78.8	$	71.8
	Non-current assets	50		32.5
	Current liabilities	37.9		32.1
	Non-current liabilities	24.3		4.9

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ1

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Tables)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Condensed Financial Information of Parent Company Only Disclosure [Abstract]	'
Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets	'
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
		September 30, 2014
	(in millions of dollars)	Parent			Guarantors			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	4.8		$	—		$	67.7		$	—		$	72.5
	Accounts receivable, net	—			179.4			207.4			—			386.8
	Inventories	—			157.6			128.6			—			286.2
	Receivables from affiliates	18			166.8			62.1			(246.9		)	—
	Deferred income taxes	27			—			10.3			—			37.3
	Other current assets	1.3			14.3			26			—			41.6
	Total current assets	51.1			518.1			502.1			(246.9		)	824.4
	Property, plant and equipment, net	4.2			119.6			118.9			—			242.7
	Deferred income taxes	0.9			—			30			—			30.9
	Goodwill	—			330.8			227.4			—			558.2
	Identifiable intangibles, net	57.5			402.2			125			—			584.7
	Other non-current assets	17.6			1.2			49.8			—			68.6
	Investment in, long term receivable from affiliates	1,831.50			871.7			441			(3,144.2		)	—
	Total assets	$	1,962.80		$	2,243.60		$	1,494.20		$	(3,391.1	)	$	2,309.50
	Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
	Current liabilities:
	Notes payable	$	—		$	—		$	0.8		$	—		$	0.8
	Current portion of long-term debt	0.1			0.1			—			—			0.2
	Accounts payable	—			80			70.9			—			150.9
	Accrued compensation	2.7			15.9			15.6			—			34.2
	Accrued customer programs liabilities	—			51.2			45.7			—			96.9
	Accrued interest	15.2			—			—			—			15.2
	Other current liabilities	5.1			27.6			42.2			—			74.9
	Payables to affiliates	5.9			207.7			250.7			(464.3		)	—
	Total current liabilities	29			382.5			425.9			(464.3		)	373.1
	Long-term debt	895.6			—			—			—			895.6
	Long-term notes payable to affiliates	178.2			26.7			33.8			(238.7		)	—
	Deferred income taxes	127.4			—			57.7			—			185.1
	Pension and post-retirement benefit obligations	1.3			17.1			26.6			—			45
	Other non-current liabilities	3.3			19.4			60			—			82.7
	Total liabilities	1,234.80			445.7			604			(703.0		)	1,581.50
	Stockholders’ equity:
	Common stock	1.1			448			252.4			(700.4		)	1.1
	Treasury stock	(5.4		)	—			—			—			(5.4		)
	Paid-in capital	2,040.80			1,551.10			743.3			(2,294.4		)	2,040.80
	Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(211.5		)	(43.6		)	(126.2		)	169.8			(211.5		)
	(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	(1,097.0		)	(157.6		)	20.7			136.9			(1,097.0		)
	Total stockholders’ equity	728			1,797.90			890.2			(2,688.1		)	728
	Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,962.80		$	2,243.60		$	1,494.20		$	(3,391.1	)	$	2,309.50
	Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets
		December 31, 2013
	(in millions of dollars)	Parent			Guarantors			Non-Guarantors			Eliminations			Consolidated
	Assets
	Current assets:
	Cash and cash equivalents	$	7		$	1		$	45.5		$	—		$	53.5
	Accounts receivable, net	—			177.3			294.6			—			471.9
	Inventories	—			124.8			129.9			—			254.7
	Receivables from affiliates	8.2			101.5			65			(174.7		)	—
	Deferred income taxes	20.9			—			12.6			—			33.5
	Other current assets	0.6			8.8			18.7			—			28.1
	Total current assets	36.7			413.4			566.3			(174.7		)	841.7
	Property, plant and equipment, net	4.1			130.3			118.9			—			253.3
	Deferred income taxes	—			—			37.3			—			37.3
	Goodwill	—			330.9			237.4			—			568.3
	Identifiable intangibles, net	57.6			415.4			134			—			607
	Other non-current assets	20			6.2			49.1			—			75.3
	Investment in, long term receivable from affiliates	1,818.20			868.4			441			(3,127.6		)	—
	Total assets	$	1,936.60		$	2,164.60		$	1,584.00		$	(3,302.3	)	$	2,382.90
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Current liabilities:
Current portion of long-term debt	$	—		$	0.1		$	—		$	—		$	0.1
Accounts payable	—			81.4			96.5			—			177.9
Accrued compensation	4.6			12.3			15.1			—			32
Accrued customer programs liabilities	—			65.5			58.1			—			123.6
Accrued interest	7			—			—			—			7
Other current liabilities	3			39.1			62.4			—			104.5
Payables to affiliates	9.5			206.4			244			(459.9		)	—
Total current liabilities	24.1			404.8			476.1			(459.9		)	445.1
Long-term debt	920.7			0.1			—			—			920.8
Long-term notes payable to affiliates	178.3			26.7			35.2			(240.2		)	—
Deferred income taxes	109.2			—			59.9			—			169.1
Pension and post-retirement benefit obligations	1.5			24.2			36			—			61.7
Other non-current liabilities	0.5			22			61.4			—			83.9
Total liabilities	1,234.30			477.8			668.6			(700.1		)	1,680.60
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock	1.1			448.1			267.4			(715.5		)	1.1
Treasury stock	(3.5		)	—			—			—			(3.5		)
Paid-in capital	2,035.00			1,551.20			743			(2,294.2		)	2,035.00
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(185.6		)	(45.6		)	(99.7		)	145.3			(185.6		)
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	(1,144.7		)	(266.9		)	4.7			262.2			(1,144.7		)
Total stockholders’ equity	702.3			1,686.80			915.4			(2,602.2		)	702.3
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity	$	1,936.60		$	2,164.60		$	1,584.00		$	(3,302.3	)	$	2,382.90
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
	(in millions of dollars)	Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors
	Unaffiliated sales	$	—		$	682.3		$	547		$	—		$	1,229.30
	Affiliated sales	—			12.3			3			(15.3		)	—
	Net sales	—			694.6			550			(15.3		)	1,229.30
	Cost of products sold	—			486.3			387.5			(15.3		)	858.5
	Gross profit	—			208.3			162.5			—			370.8
	Advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses	35.6			115.3			96.3			—			247.2
	Amortization of intangibles	0.1			13.5			3.3			—			16.9
	Restructuring charges (income)	(0.2		)	(0.2		)	2			—			1.6
	Operating income (loss)	(35.5		)	79.7			60.9			—			105.1
	Expense (income) from affiliates	(1.2		)	(20.0		)	21.2			—			—
	Interest expense	37.3			—			(0.3		)	—			37
	Interest income	—			—			(4.7		)	—			(4.7		)
	Equity in earnings of joint ventures	—			—			(5.3		)	—			(5.3		)
	Other expense (income), net	1.1			(0.6		)	(0.2		)	—			0.3
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	(72.7		)	100.3			50.2			—			77.8
	Income tax expense	10.6			—			19.5			—			30.1
	Income (loss) before earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	(83.3		)	100.3			30.7			—			47.7
	Earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	131			30.7			—			(161.7		)	—
	Net income	$	47.7		$	131		$	30.7		$	(161.7	)	$	47.7
	Comprehensive income	$	21.8		$	133		$	4.2		$	(137.2	)	$	21.8
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	(in millions of dollars)	Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors
	Unaffiliated sales	$	—		$	700		$	561.4		$	—		$	1,261.40
	Affiliated sales	—			11.6			3.4			(15.0		)	—
	Net sales	—			711.6			564.8			(15.0		)	1,261.40
	Cost of products sold	—			504.8			396.7			(15.0		)	886.5
	Gross profit	—			206.8			168.1			—			374.9
	Advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses	29.8			137.8			91.7			—			259.3
	Amortization of intangibles	0.1			14.9			3.7			—			18.7
	Restructuring charges	—			5.6			12.3			—			17.9
	Operating income (loss)	(29.9		)	48.5			60.4			—			79
	Expense (income) from affiliates	(1.2		)	(19.6		)	20.8			—			—
	Interest expense	44.8			—			0.5			—			45.3
	Interest income	—			(0.1		)	(3.5		)	—			(3.6		)
	Equity in earnings of joint ventures	—			—			(5.9		)	—			(5.9		)
	Other expense, net	6.6			2.3			0.7			—			9.6
	Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	(80.1		)	65.9			47.8			—			33.6
	Income tax (benefit) expense	(3.7		)	—			10.3			—			6.6
	Income (loss) from continuing operations	(76.4		)	65.9			37.5			—			27
	Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	—			(0.1		)	—			—			(0.1		)
	Income (loss) before earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	(76.4		)	65.8			37.5			—			26.9
	Earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	103.3			36.7			—			(140.0		)	—
	Net income	$	26.9		$	102.5		$	37.5		$	(140.0	)	$	26.9
	Comprehensive (loss) income	$	(12.1	)	$	106.7		$	(1.9	)	$	(104.8	)	$	(12.1	)
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
		Three Months Ended September 30, 2014
	(in millions of dollars)	Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
								Guarantors
	Unaffiliated sales	$	—		$	270.6		$	201.6		$	—		$	472.2
	Affiliated sales	—			2.6			1.1			(3.7		)	—
	Net sales	—			273.2			202.7			(3.7		)	472.2
	Cost of products sold	—			186.8			137.2			(3.7		)	320.3
	Gross profit	—			86.4			65.5			—			151.9
	Advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses	12.5			39.8			31.9			—			84.2
	Amortization of intangibles	0.1			4.3			1			—			5.4
	Restructuring charges (income)	—			(0.3		)	0.8			—			0.5
	Operating income (loss)	(12.6		)	42.6			31.8			—			61.8
Expense (income) from affiliates	(0.5		)	(6.5		)	7			—			—
Interest expense	12.6			—			(0.1		)	—			12.5
Interest income	—			—			(1.6		)	—			(1.6		)
Equity in earnings of joint ventures	—			—			(2.9		)	—			(2.9		)
Other expense (income), net	—			(0.9		)	1.1			—			0.2
Income (loss) income from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	(24.7		)	50			28.3			—			53.6
Income tax expense	8.6			—			10.8			—			19.4
Income (loss) before earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	(33.3		)	50			17.5			—			34.2
Earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	67.5			16.4			—			(83.9		)	—
Net income	$	34.2		$	66.4		$	17.5		$	(83.9	)	$	34.2
Comprehensive income	$	(19.2	)	$	66.9		$	(32.5	)	$	(34.4	)	$	(19.2	)
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
	Three Months Ended September 30, 2013
(in millions of dollars)	Parent			Guarantors			Non-			Eliminations			Consolidated
							Guarantors
Unaffiliated sales	$	—		$	270.6		$	198.6		$	—		$	469.2
Affiliated sales	—			3.3			1.2			(4.5		)	—
Net sales	—			273.9			199.8			(4.5		)	469.2
Cost of products sold	—			195			137.6			(4.5		)	328.1
Gross profit	—			78.9			62.2			—			141.1
Advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses	9.5			43.1			30			—			82.6
Amortization of intangibles	0.1			4.6			1.2			—			5.9
Restructuring charges	—			0.3			2			—			2.3
Operating income (loss)	(9.6		)	30.9			29			—			50.3
Expense (income) from affiliates	(0.6		)	(7.2		)	7.8			—			—
Interest expense	13.9			—			—			—			13.9
Interest income	—			(0.1		)	(1.3		)	—			(1.4		)
Equity in earnings of joint ventures	—			—			(3.3		)	—			(3.3		)
Other expense (income), net	(0.8		)	0.5			0.4			—			0.1
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	(22.1		)	37.7			25.4			—			41
Income tax expense	5.7			—			8.9			—			14.6
Income (loss) before earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	(27.8		)	37.7			16.5			—			26.4
Earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	54.2			15.9			—			(70.1		)	—
Net income	$	26.4		$	53.6		$	16.5		$	(70.1	)	$	26.4
Comprehensive income	$	22.6		$	55		$	12.5		$	(67.5	)	$	22.6
Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)	'
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2014
	(in millions of dollars)	Parent			Guarantors			Non-Guarantors			Consolidated
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	$	(52.3	)	$	62		$	57.8		$	67.5
	Investing activities:
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	(0.2		)	(6.7		)	(14.2		)	(21.1		)
	Payments for (proceeds from) interest in affiliates	—			15.1			(15.1		)	—
	Proceeds from the disposition of assets	—			3.6			0.2			3.8
	Net cash (used) provided by investing activities	(0.2		)	12			(29.1		)	(17.3		)
	Financing activities:
	Intercompany financing	55.7			(64.9		)	9.2			—
	Net dividends	24.7			(10.0		)	(14.7		)	—
	Repayments of long-term debt	(25.0		)	(0.1		)	—			(25.1		)
	Borrowings of notes payable, net	—			—			0.8			0.8
	Payments for debt issuance costs	(0.3		)	—			—			(0.3		)
	Repurchase of common stock	(2.9		)	—			—			(2.9		)
	Other	(1.9		)	—			—			(1.9		)
	Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	50.3			(75.0		)	(4.7		)	(29.4		)
	Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(1.8		)	(1.8		)
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(2.2		)	(1.0		)	22.2			19
	Cash and cash equivalents:
	Beginning of the period	7			1			45.5			53.5
	End of the period	$	4.8		$	—		$	67.7		$	72.5
	Condensed Consolidating Statement of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
		Nine Months Ended September 30, 2013
	(in millions of dollars)	Parent			Guarantors			Non-Guarantors			Consolidated
	Net cash provided (used) by operating activities	$	(58.2	)	$	85.8		$	97.6		$	125.2
	Investing activities:
	Additions to property, plant and equipment	—			(19.6		)	(10.6		)	(30.2		)
	Payments for (proceeds from) interest in affiliates	—			49.3			(49.3		)	—
	Payments related to the sale of discontinued operations	—			(1.4		)	—			(1.4		)
	Proceeds from the disposition of assets	—			—			4.2			4.2
	Net cash (used) provided by investing activities	—			28.3			(55.7		)	(27.4		)
	Financing activities:
	Intercompany financing	43.8			(71.1		)	27.3			—
	Net dividends	57.8			(41.4		)	(16.4		)	—
	Proceeds from long-term borrowings	530			—			—			530
	Repayments of long-term debt	(580.1		)	—			(21.4		)	(601.5		)
	Borrowings (repayments) of notes payable, net	2.2			—			(1.1		)	1.1
	Payments for debt issuance costs	(4.3		)	—			—			(4.3		)
	Other	(0.6		)	—			—			(0.6		)
	Net cash (used) provided by financing activities	48.8			(112.5		)	(11.6		)	(75.3		)
	Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	—			—			(1.7		)	(1.7		)
	Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents	(9.4		)	1.6			28.6			20.8
	Cash and cash equivalents:
	Beginning of the period	12.1			(3.0		)	40.9			50
	End of the period	$	2.7		$	(1.4	)	$	69.5		$	70.8

LongTerm_Debt_And_ShortTerm_Bo2

Long-Term Debt And Short-Term Borrowings (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Total Debt	$896.60	$920.90
Less: current portion	-1	-0.1
Total long-term debt	895.6	920.8
Senior Secured Notes | USD Senior Secured Term Loan A, due May 2018	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Senior Secured Term Loan	395	420
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate at Period End	2.24%	2.49%
Senior Secured Notes | USD Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility, due May 2018	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility	0	'
Line of Credit Facility, Maximum Borrowing Capacity	250	'
Amount Available for borrowings under Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facilities	239.1	'
Letters of credit outstanding	10.9	'
Senior Notes | Senior Unsecured Note, due April 2020 6 point 75	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Senior Unsecured Note	500	500
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.75%	6.75%
Other borrowings	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Other borrowings	$1.60	$0.90

Pension_And_Other_Retiree_Bene2

Pension And Other Retiree Benefits (Net Periodic Benefit Expense) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Expected contributions to defined benefit plans for 2014	'	'	$12.50	'
Contributions by company to date	'	'	11.2	'
U.S.	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	0.5	0.5	1.5	1.5
Interest cost	2.2	2	6.5	6
Expected return on plan assets	-3	-2.6	-9	-8
Amortization of net loss (gain)	1.3	2.4	3.9	7.2
Amortization of prior service cost	0.1	0	0.3	0
Net periodic benefit cost (income)	1.1	2.3	3.2	6.7
International	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	0.2	0.4	0.6	1.2
Interest cost	4	3.7	11.9	11
Expected return on plan assets	-5.8	-5.1	-17.3	-15.2
Amortization of net loss (gain)	0.5	0.6	1.5	1.8
Amortization of prior service cost	0	0	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost (income)	-1.1	-0.4	-3.3	-1.2
Post-retirement	'	'	'	'
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Service cost	0	0	0.1	0.2
Interest cost	0.2	0.2	0.4	0.5
Expected return on plan assets	0	0	0	0
Amortization of net loss (gain)	-0.2	-0.2	-0.7	-0.6
Amortization of prior service cost	0	0	0	0
Net periodic benefit cost (income)	$0	$0	($0.20)	$0.10

StockBased_Compensation_Shareb

Stock-Based Compensation (Share-based Compensation Expense) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	$3.90	$4.30	$11.60	$11.70
Stock options	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	0.9	0.8	2.8	2.2
Restricted stock units	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	1.4	1.3	5	4.4
Performance stock units	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	$1.60	$2.20	$3.80	$5.10

StockBased_Compensation_Unreco

Stock-Based Compensation (Unrecognized Compensation Expense) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Stock options	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	$5.50
Weighted Average Years Expense To Be Recognized Over	'2 years 0 months 3 days
Restricted stock units	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	6.2
Weighted Average Years Expense To Be Recognized Over	'1 year 10 months 7 days
Performance stock units	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'
Unrecognized Compensation Expense	$9.80
Weighted Average Years Expense To Be Recognized Over	'1 year 9 months 12 days

StockBased_Compensation_Narrat

Stock-Based Compensation (Narrative) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	$3.90	$4.30	$11.60	$11.70
Stock options	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	0.9	0.8	2.8	2.2
Restricted stock units	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	1.4	1.3	5	4.4
Performance stock units	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	1.6	2.2	3.8	5.1
Director [Member]	'	'	'	'
Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Stock-based compensation expense	'	'	$0.80	$0.90

Inventories_Details

Inventories (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Inventory Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'
Raw materials	$39.60	$36.10
Work in process	3	2.4
Finished goods	243.6	216.2
Total inventories	$286.20	$254.70

Goodwill_And_Identifiable_Inta2

Goodwill And Identifiable Intangibles (Goodwill) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'
Balance at December 31, 2013	$568.30
Translation	-10.1
Balance at September 30, 2014	558.2
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	'
Goodwill	773.3
Accumulated impairment losses	-215.1
Balance at September 30, 2014	558.2
ACCO Brands North America	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'
Balance at December 31, 2013	393.1
Translation	-3.1
Balance at September 30, 2014	390
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	'
Goodwill	520.9
Accumulated impairment losses	-130.9
Balance at September 30, 2014	390
ACCO Brands International	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'
Balance at December 31, 2013	168.4
Translation	-7
Balance at September 30, 2014	161.4
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	'
Goodwill	245.6
Accumulated impairment losses	-84.2
Balance at September 30, 2014	161.4
Computer Products Group	'
Goodwill [Roll Forward]	'
Balance at December 31, 2013	6.8
Translation	0
Balance at September 30, 2014	6.8
Goodwill, Impaired, Accumulated Impairment Loss	'
Goodwill	6.8
Accumulated impairment losses	0
Balance at September 30, 2014	$6.80

Goodwill_And_Identifiable_Inta3

Goodwill And Identifiable Intangibles (Intangible Assets) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014		Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'
Amortizable intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amounts	$241.40		$244.30
Amortizable intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	-118.5		-103.3
Amortizable intangible assets, Net Book Value	122.9		141
Total identifiable intangibles, Gross Carrying Amounts	747.7		754.8
Total identifiable intangibles, Accumulated Amortization	-163		-147.8
Total identifiable intangibles, Net Book Value	584.7		607
Trade Names	'		'
Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'
Amortizable intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amounts	129.7		131.3
Amortizable intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	-54.2		-47.5
Amortizable intangible assets, Net Book Value	75.5		83.8
Customer and contractual relationships	'		'
Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'
Amortizable intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amounts	101.4		102.7
Amortizable intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	-55		-46.4
Amortizable intangible assets, Net Book Value	46.4		56.3
Patents/proprietary technology	'		'
Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'
Amortizable intangible assets, Gross Carrying Amounts	10.3		10.3
Amortizable intangible assets, Accumulated Amortization	-9.3		-9.4
Amortizable intangible assets, Net Book Value	1		0.9
Trade Names	'		'
Intangible Assets [Line Items]	'		'
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, gross carrying amount	506.3		510.5
Indefinite lived intangible asset accumulated amortization prior to the adoption of authoritative guidance	-44.5	[1]	-44.5	[1]
Indefinite-lived intangible assets, Net Book Value	$461.80		$466
[1]	Accumulated amortization prior to the adoption of authoritative guidance on goodwill and other intangible assets, at which time further amortization ceased.

Goodwill_And_Identifiable_Inta4

Goodwill And Identifiable Intangibles (Estimated Amortization Expense) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Goodwill and Intangible Assets Disclosure [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Amortization of intangibles	$5.40	$5.90	$16.90	$18.70
Estimated amortization expense, 2014	22.2	'	22.2	'
Estimated amortization expense, 2015	19.8	'	19.8	'
Estimated amortization expense, 2016	17.4	'	17.4	'
Estimated amortization expense, 2017	14.2	'	14.2	'
Estimated amortization expense, 2018	12	'	12	'
Estimated amortization expense, 2019	$9.90	'	$9.90	'

Restructuring_Restructuring_Ch

Restructuring (Restructuring Charges and Reconciliation) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance at December 31, 2013	'	'	$20.50	'
Provision	0.5	2.3	1.6	17.9
Cash Expenditures	'	'	-15.1	'
Non-Cash Items/Currency Change	'	'	-0.5	'
Balance at September 30, 2014	6.5	'	6.5	'
Employee termination costs	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance at December 31, 2013	'	'	19.1	'
Provision	'	'	0.7	'
Cash Expenditures	'	'	-13.7	'
Non-Cash Items/Currency Change	'	'	-0.2	'
Balance at September 30, 2014	5.9	'	5.9	'
Restructuring and Related Costs, Payment Period	'	'	'12 months	'
Termination of lease agreements	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance at December 31, 2013	'	'	1.4	'
Provision	'	'	0.6	'
Cash Expenditures	'	'	-1.4	'
Non-Cash Items/Currency Change	'	'	0	'
Balance at September 30, 2014	0.6	'	0.6	'
Restructuring and Related Costs, Payment Period	'	'	'12 months	'
Asset Impairments	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance at December 31, 2013	'	'	0	'
Provision	'	'	0.2	'
Cash Expenditures	'	'	0.1	'
Non-Cash Items/Currency Change	'	'	-0.3	'
Balance at September 30, 2014	0	'	0	'
Other	'	'	'	'
Restructuring Reserve [Roll Forward]	'	'	'	'
Balance at December 31, 2013	'	'	0	'
Provision	'	'	0.1	'
Cash Expenditures	'	'	-0.1	'
Non-Cash Items/Currency Change	'	'	0	'
Balance at September 30, 2014	$0	'	$0	'

Income_Taxes_Effective_Income_

Income Taxes (Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Income Tax Expense (Benefit), Continuing Operations, Income Tax Reconciliation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Income tax benefit computed at U.S. statutory income tax rate (35%)	$18.80	$14.40	$27.30	$11.80
Decrease of valuation allowances, net	0	0	0	-7
Miscellaneous	0.6	0.2	2.8	1.8
Income tax expense	$19.40	$14.60	$30.10	$6.60
Effective tax rate	36.20%	35.60%	38.70%	19.60%

Income_Taxes_Narrative_Details

Income Taxes (Narrative) (Details)

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

1 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

9 Months Ended

3 Months Ended

In Millions, unless otherwise specified

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Dec. 31, 2012

Dec. 31, 2012

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2013

Sep. 30, 2014

Sep. 30, 2014

Dec. 31, 2012

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Foreign Tax Authority

Foreign Tax Authority

Foreign Tax Authority

Foreign Tax Authority

Foreign Tax Authority

Foreign Tax Authority

Minimum

Maximum

Tax Year 2007 to 2012 [Member]

USD ($)

BRL

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

USD ($)

Foreign Tax Authority

USD ($)

Valuation Allowance [Line Items]

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Valuation Allowance, Deferred Tax Asset, Change in Amount

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

$7

'

'

'

Statutes of limitation, period

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'3 years

'5 years

'

Income Tax Contingency, Potential Assessment

'

'

'

'

41

100.7

'

'

'

'

'

'

44.5

Income Tax Contingency, Potential Assessment, Acquisition, Fair Value of Liabilities Accrued

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

43.3

Unrecognized Tax Benefits, Interest on Income Taxes Expense

'

'

'

'

'

'

0.8

0.3

2.4

1

'

'

'

Income tax expense

19.4

14.6

30.1

6.6

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Income from continuing operations before income tax

$53.60

$41

$77.80

$33.60

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

'

Earnings_Per_Share_Details

Earnings Per Share (Details)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Basic and Diluted [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Common Stock, Shares, Outstanding	114,093,054	113,639,428	114,093,054	113,639,428
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - basic	114,400,000	113,600,000	114,200,000	113,500,000
Weighted-average number of common shares outstanding - diluted	117,000,000	115,800,000	116,700,000	115,600,000
Potentially dilutive shares excluded from computation of dilutive earnings per share	7,300,000	6,300,000	6,600,000	5,500,000
Stock-settled stock appreciation rights	'	'	'	'
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements	600,000	800,000	600,000	800,000
Restricted stock units	'	'	'	'
Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding Reconciliation [Abstract]	'	'	'	'
Incremental Common Shares Attributable to Share-based Payment Arrangements	2,000,000	1,400,000	1,900,000	1,300,000

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen2

Derivative Financial Instruments (Narrative) (Details) (Foreign exchange contracts, USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	$73.10	$55.50
Cash Flow Hedging [Member] | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments	'	'
Derivative [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative, Notional Amount	$80.40	$88.70

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen3

Derivative Financial Instruments (Fair Value of Derivative Instruments) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Assets	$4.10	$1.80
Derivative Liabilities	0.7	0.9
Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Other current assets	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Assets	3.6	1.4
Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives designated as hedging instruments | Other current liabilities	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	0	0.8
Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other current assets	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Assets	0.5	0.4
Foreign exchange contracts | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments | Other current liabilities	'	'
Derivatives, Fair Value [Line Items]	'	'
Derivative Liabilities	$0.70	$0.10

Derivative_Financial_Instrumen4

Derivative Financial Instruments (Effect of Derivative Instruments) (Details) (Foreign exchange contracts, USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI (Effective Portion)	$4	($1.60)	$3.70	$3.10
Cost of products sold	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from AOCI to Income (Effective Portion)	-0.3	-1.6	-1.2	-3.3
Other expense, net | Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments	'	'	'	'
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Amount of (Gain) Loss Recognized in Income	$0	$0	$1.40	($0.40)

Fair_Value_Of_Financial_Instru2

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Assets:	'	'
Forward currency contracts	$4.10	$1.80
Liabilities:	'	'
Forward currency contracts	0.7	0.9
Total debt	896.6	920.9
Estimated fair value of total debt	$915.40	$912.20

Accumulated_Other_Comprehensiv2

Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'
Balance at December 31, 2013	'		'		($185.60)		'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	'		'		-28.1		'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'		'		2.2		'
Balance at September 30, 2014	-211.5		'		-211.5		'
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Cost of products sold	-320.3		-328.1		-858.5		-886.5
Amortization of actuarial loss included in net income	1.6		2.8		4.7		8.5
Amortization of prior service cost included in net income	0.1		0		0.3		0
Income tax (expense) benefit	19.4		14.6		30.1		6.6
Derivative Financial Instruments	'		'		'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'
Balance at December 31, 2013	'		'		0.3		'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	'		'		2.8		'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'		'		-1		'
Balance at September 30, 2014	2.1		'		2.1		'
Foreign Currency Adjustments	'		'		'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'
Balance at December 31, 2013	'		'		-89.6		'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	'		'		-32.2		'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'		'		0		'
Balance at September 30, 2014	-121.8		'		-121.8		'
Unrecognized Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefit Costs	'		'		'		'
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Roll Forward]	'		'		'		'
Balance at December 31, 2013	'		'		-96.3		'
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax	'		'		1.3		'
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax	'		'		3.2		'
Balance at September 30, 2014	-91.8		'		-91.8		'
Amount of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)	'		'		'		'
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Net of tax	0.8		0.9		2.2		3.3
Amount of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Derivative Financial Instruments	'		'		'		'
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Income tax (expense) benefit	0		0.7		0.2		1.1
Net of tax	-0.3		-0.9		-1		-2.2
Amount of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Unrecognized Pension and Other Post-retirement Benefit Costs	'		'		'		'
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Amortization of actuarial loss included in net income	1.6	[1]	2.8	[1]	4.7	[1]	8.5	[1]
Amortization of prior service cost included in net income	0.1	[1]	0	[1]	0.3	[1]	0	[1]
Total before tax	1.7		2.8		5		8.5
Income tax (expense) benefit	-0.6		-1		-1.8		-3
Net of tax	1.1		1.8		3.2		5.5
Foreign exchange contracts | Amount of (Gain) Loss Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Derivative Financial Instruments	'		'		'		'
Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) [Abstract]	'		'		'		'
Cost of products sold	($0.30)		($1.60)		($1.20)		($3.30)
[1]	This accumulated other comprehensive income component is included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost for pension and post-retirement plans (See "Note 4. Pension and Other Retiree Benefits" for additional details).

Information_On_Business_Segmen2

Information On Business Segments (Net Sales by Segment) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$472.20	$469.20	$1,229.30	$1,261.40
Number of business segments	'	'	3	'
ACCO Brands North America	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	297.4	295.9	752.5	771.8
ACCO Brands International	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	140.7	136	376.3	378.3
Computer Products Group	'	'	'	'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$34.10	$37.30	$100.50	$111.30

Information_On_Business_Segmen3

Information On Business Segments (Operating Income by Segment) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Operating income	$61.80	[1]	$50.30	[1]	$105.10	[1]	$79	[1]
Interest expense	12.5		13.9		37		45.3
Interest income	-1.6		-1.4		-4.7		-3.6
Equity in earnings of joint ventures	-2.9		-3.3		-5.3		-5.9
Other expense, net	0.2		0.1		0.3		9.6
Income from continuing operations before income tax	53.6		41		77.8		33.6
Corporate	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Operating income	-10.5	[1],[2]	-7	[1],[2]	-29.8	[1],[2]	-24	[1],[2]
Segment operating income	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Operating income	72.3	[1]	57.3	[1]	134.9	[1]	103	[1]
ACCO Brands North America	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Operating income	50.5	[1]	36.1	[1]	98	[1]	61.6	[1]
ACCO Brands International	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Operating income	19.1	[1]	17.8	[1]	31.9	[1]	32.3	[1]
Computer Products Group	'		'		'		'
Segment Reporting Information [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Operating income	$2.70	[1]	$3.40	[1]	$5	[1]	$9.10	[1]
[1]	Operating income as presented in the segment table above is defined as i) net sales; ii) less cost of products sold; iii) less advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses; iv) less amortization of intangibles; and v) less restructuring charges.
[2]	The increase in corporate expense was the result of various strategic initiatives and higher management incentives.

Joint_Venture_Investments_Deta

Joint Venture Investments (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2013	Oct. 31, 2013
	Pelikan Artline Pty Ltd [Member]	Pelikan Artline Pty Ltd [Member]	Pelikan Artline Pty Ltd [Member]	Pelikan Artline Pty Ltd [Member]	Pelikan Artline Pty Ltd [Member]	Neschen GBC Graphic Films, LLC [Member]
Schedule of Equity Method Investments [Line Items]	'	'	'	'	'	'
Net sales	$32.40	$25.60	$80.90	$76.20	'	'
Gross profit	14.1	13.9	32	33.2	'	'
Net income	5.7	6.6	10.5	11.8	'	'
Current assets	78.8	'	78.8	'	71.8	'
Non-current assets	50	'	50	'	32.5	'
Current liabilities	37.9	'	37.9	'	32.1	'
Non-current liabilities	$24.30	'	$24.30	'	$4.90	'
Acquisition of 50% of Neschen we did not already own	'	'	'	'	'	50.00%

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ2

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Balance Sheets) (Details) (USD $)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013	Sep. 30, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	$72.50	$53.50	$70.80	$50
Accounts receivable, net	386.8	471.9	'	'
Inventories	286.2	254.7	'	'
Receivables from affiliates	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	37.3	33.5	'	'
Other current assets	41.6	28.1	'	'
Total current assets	824.4	841.7	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	242.7	253.3	'	'
Deferred income taxes	30.9	37.3	'	'
Goodwill	558.2	568.3	'	'
Identifiable intangibles, net	584.7	607	'	'
Other non-current assets	68.6	75.3	'	'
Investment in, long term receivable from affiliates	0	0	'	'
Total assets	2,309.50	2,382.90	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Notes payable	0.8	0	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	0.2	0.1	'	'
Accounts payable	150.9	177.9	'	'
Accrued compensation	34.2	32	'	'
Accrued customer program liabilities	96.9	123.6	'	'
Accrued interest	15.2	7	'	'
Other current liabilities	74.9	104.5	'	'
Payables to affiliates	0	0	'	'
Total current liabilities	373.1	445.1	'	'
Long-term debt	895.6	920.8	'	'
Long-term notes payable to affiliates	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	185.1	169.1	'	'
Pension and post-retirement benefit obligations	45	61.7	'	'
Other non-current liabilities	82.7	83.9	'	'
Total liabilities	1,581.50	1,680.60	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'	'	'
Common stock	1.1	1.1	'	'
Treasury stock	-5.4	-3.5	'	'
Paid-in capital	2,040.80	2,035	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-211.5	-185.6	'	'
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	-1,097	-1,144.70	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	728	702.3	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	2,309.50	2,382.90	'	'
Eliminations	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	0	'	'
Accounts receivable, net	0	0	'	'
Inventories	0	0	'	'
Receivables from affiliates	-246.9	-174.7	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Other current assets	0	0	'	'
Total current assets	-246.9	-174.7	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	0	0	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Identifiable intangibles, net	0	0	'	'
Other non-current assets	0	0	'	'
Investment in, long term receivable from affiliates	-3,144.20	-3,127.60	'	'
Total assets	-3,391.10	-3,302.30	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Notes payable	0	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable	0	0	'	'
Accrued compensation	0	0	'	'
Accrued customer program liabilities	0	0	'	'
Accrued interest	0	0	'	'
Other current liabilities	0	0	'	'
Payables to affiliates	-464.3	-459.9	'	'
Total current liabilities	-464.3	-459.9	'	'
Long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Long-term notes payable to affiliates	-238.7	-240.2	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Pension and post-retirement benefit obligations	0	0	'	'
Other non-current liabilities	0	0	'	'
Total liabilities	-703	-700.1	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'	'	'
Common stock	-700.4	-715.5	'	'
Treasury stock	0	0	'	'
Paid-in capital	-2,294.40	-2,294.20	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	169.8	145.3	'	'
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	136.9	262.2	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	-2,688.10	-2,602.20	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	-3,391.10	-3,302.30	'	'
Parent	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	4.8	7	2.7	12.1
Accounts receivable, net	0	0	'	'
Inventories	0	0	'	'
Receivables from affiliates	18	8.2	'	'
Deferred income taxes	27	20.9	'	'
Other current assets	1.3	0.6	'	'
Total current assets	51.1	36.7	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	4.2	4.1	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0.9	0	'	'
Goodwill	0	0	'	'
Identifiable intangibles, net	57.5	57.6	'	'
Other non-current assets	17.6	20	'	'
Investment in, long term receivable from affiliates	1,831.50	1,818.20	'	'
Total assets	1,962.80	1,936.60	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Notes payable	0	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	0.1	0	'	'
Accounts payable	0	0	'	'
Accrued compensation	2.7	4.6	'	'
Accrued customer program liabilities	0	0	'	'
Accrued interest	15.2	7	'	'
Other current liabilities	5.1	3	'	'
Payables to affiliates	5.9	9.5	'	'
Total current liabilities	29	24.1	'	'
Long-term debt	895.6	920.7	'	'
Long-term notes payable to affiliates	178.2	178.3	'	'
Deferred income taxes	127.4	109.2	'	'
Pension and post-retirement benefit obligations	1.3	1.5	'	'
Other non-current liabilities	3.3	0.5	'	'
Total liabilities	1,234.80	1,234.30	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'	'	'
Common stock	1.1	1.1	'	'
Treasury stock	-5.4	-3.5	'	'
Paid-in capital	2,040.80	2,035	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-211.5	-185.6	'	'
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	-1,097	-1,144.70	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	728	702.3	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	1,962.80	1,936.60	'	'
Guarantors	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	0	1	-1.4	-3
Accounts receivable, net	179.4	177.3	'	'
Inventories	157.6	124.8	'	'
Receivables from affiliates	166.8	101.5	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Other current assets	14.3	8.8	'	'
Total current assets	518.1	413.4	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	119.6	130.3	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Goodwill	330.8	330.9	'	'
Identifiable intangibles, net	402.2	415.4	'	'
Other non-current assets	1.2	6.2	'	'
Investment in, long term receivable from affiliates	871.7	868.4	'	'
Total assets	2,243.60	2,164.60	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Notes payable	0	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	0.1	0.1	'	'
Accounts payable	80	81.4	'	'
Accrued compensation	15.9	12.3	'	'
Accrued customer program liabilities	51.2	65.5	'	'
Accrued interest	0	0	'	'
Other current liabilities	27.6	39.1	'	'
Payables to affiliates	207.7	206.4	'	'
Total current liabilities	382.5	404.8	'	'
Long-term debt	0	0.1	'	'
Long-term notes payable to affiliates	26.7	26.7	'	'
Deferred income taxes	0	0	'	'
Pension and post-retirement benefit obligations	17.1	24.2	'	'
Other non-current liabilities	19.4	22	'	'
Total liabilities	445.7	477.8	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'	'	'
Common stock	448	448.1	'	'
Treasury stock	0	0	'	'
Paid-in capital	1,551.10	1,551.20	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-43.6	-45.6	'	'
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	-157.6	-266.9	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	1,797.90	1,686.80	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	2,243.60	2,164.60	'	'
Non-Guarantors	'	'	'	'
Current assets:	'	'	'	'
Cash and cash equivalents	67.7	45.5	69.5	40.9
Accounts receivable, net	207.4	294.6	'	'
Inventories	128.6	129.9	'	'
Receivables from affiliates	62.1	65	'	'
Deferred income taxes	10.3	12.6	'	'
Other current assets	26	18.7	'	'
Total current assets	502.1	566.3	'	'
Property, plant and equipment, net	118.9	118.9	'	'
Deferred income taxes	30	37.3	'	'
Goodwill	227.4	237.4	'	'
Identifiable intangibles, net	125	134	'	'
Other non-current assets	49.8	49.1	'	'
Investment in, long term receivable from affiliates	441	441	'	'
Total assets	1,494.20	1,584	'	'
Current liabilities:	'	'	'	'
Notes payable	0.8	'	'	'
Current portion of long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Accounts payable	70.9	96.5	'	'
Accrued compensation	15.6	15.1	'	'
Accrued customer program liabilities	45.7	58.1	'	'
Accrued interest	0	0	'	'
Other current liabilities	42.2	62.4	'	'
Payables to affiliates	250.7	244	'	'
Total current liabilities	425.9	476.1	'	'
Long-term debt	0	0	'	'
Long-term notes payable to affiliates	33.8	35.2	'	'
Deferred income taxes	57.7	59.9	'	'
Pension and post-retirement benefit obligations	26.6	36	'	'
Other non-current liabilities	60	61.4	'	'
Total liabilities	604	668.6	'	'
Stockholders' equity:	'	'	'	'
Common stock	252.4	267.4	'	'
Treasury stock	0	0	'	'
Paid-in capital	743.3	743	'	'
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	-126.2	-99.7	'	'
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings	20.7	4.7	'	'
Total stockholders' equity	890.2	915.4	'	'
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity	$1,494.20	$1,584	'	'

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ3

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statement of Comprehensive Income) (Details) (USD $)	3 Months Ended				9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013		Sep. 30, 2014		Sep. 30, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Unaffiliated sales	$472.20		$469.20		$1,229.30		$1,261.40
Affiliated sales	0		0		0		0
Net sales	472.2		469.2		1,229.30		1,261.40
Cost of products sold	320.3		328.1		858.5		886.5
Gross profit	151.9		141.1		370.8		374.9
Advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses	84.2		82.6		247.2		259.3
Amortization of intangibles	5.4		5.9		16.9		18.7
Restructuring charges	0.5		2.3		1.6		17.9
Operating income	61.8	[1]	50.3	[1]	105.1	[1]	79	[1]
Expense (income) from affiliates	0		0		0		0
Interest expense	12.5		13.9		37		45.3
Interest income	-1.6		-1.4		-4.7		-3.6
Equity in earnings of joint ventures	-2.9		-3.3		-5.3		-5.9
Other expense (income), net	0.2		0.1		0.3		9.6
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	53.6		41		77.8		33.6
Income tax expense	19.4		14.6		30.1		6.6
Income from continuing operations	34.2		26.4		47.7		27
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	0		0		0		-0.1
Income (loss) before earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	34.2		26.4		47.7		26.9
Earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	0		0		0		0
Net income	34.2		26.4		47.7		26.9
Comprehensive income (loss)	-19.2		22.6		21.8		-12.1
Eliminations	'		'		'		'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Unaffiliated sales	0		0		0		0
Affiliated sales	-3.7		-4.5		-15.3		-15
Net sales	-3.7		-4.5		-15.3		-15
Cost of products sold	-3.7		-4.5		-15.3		-15
Gross profit	0		0		0		0
Advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses	0		0		0		0
Amortization of intangibles	0		0		0		0
Restructuring charges	0		0		0		0
Operating income	0		0		0		0
Expense (income) from affiliates	0		0		0		0
Interest expense	0		0		0		0
Interest income	0		0		0		0
Equity in earnings of joint ventures	0		0		0		0
Other expense (income), net	0		0		0		0
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	0		0		0		0
Income tax expense	0		0		0		0
Income from continuing operations	'		'		'		0
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	'		'		'		0
Income (loss) before earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	0		0		0		0
Earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	-83.9		-70.1		-161.7		-140
Net income	-83.9		-70.1		-161.7		-140
Comprehensive income (loss)	-34.4		-67.5		-137.2		-104.8
Parent	'		'		'		'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Unaffiliated sales	0		0		0		0
Affiliated sales	0		0		0		0
Net sales	0		0		0		0
Cost of products sold	0		0		0		0
Gross profit	0		0		0		0
Advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses	12.5		9.5		35.6		29.8
Amortization of intangibles	0.1		0.1		0.1		0.1
Restructuring charges	0		0		-0.2		0
Operating income	-12.6		-9.6		-35.5		-29.9
Expense (income) from affiliates	-0.5		-0.6		-1.2		-1.2
Interest expense	12.6		13.9		37.3		44.8
Interest income	0		0		0		0
Equity in earnings of joint ventures	0		0		0		0
Other expense (income), net	0		-0.8		1.1		6.6
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	-24.7		-22.1		-72.7		-80.1
Income tax expense	8.6		5.7		10.6		-3.7
Income from continuing operations	'		'		'		-76.4
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	'		'		'		0
Income (loss) before earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	-33.3		-27.8		-83.3		-76.4
Earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	67.5		54.2		131		103.3
Net income	34.2		26.4		47.7		26.9
Comprehensive income (loss)	'		22.6		'		-12.1
Guarantors	'		'		'		'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Unaffiliated sales	270.6		270.6		682.3		700
Affiliated sales	2.6		3.3		12.3		11.6
Net sales	273.2		273.9		694.6		711.6
Cost of products sold	186.8		195		486.3		504.8
Gross profit	86.4		78.9		208.3		206.8
Advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses	39.8		43.1		115.3		137.8
Amortization of intangibles	4.3		4.6		13.5		14.9
Restructuring charges	-0.3		0.3		-0.2		5.6
Operating income	42.6		30.9		79.7		48.5
Expense (income) from affiliates	-6.5		-7.2		-20		-19.6
Interest expense	0		0		0		0
Interest income	0		-0.1		0		-0.1
Equity in earnings of joint ventures	0		0		0		0
Other expense (income), net	-0.9		0.5		-0.6		2.3
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	50		37.7		100.3		65.9
Income tax expense	0		0		0		0
Income from continuing operations	'		'		'		65.9
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	'		'		'		-0.1
Income (loss) before earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	50		37.7		100.3		65.8
Earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	16.4		15.9		30.7		36.7
Net income	66.4		53.6		131		102.5
Comprehensive income (loss)	66.9		55		133		106.7
Non-Guarantors	'		'		'		'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'		'		'		'
Unaffiliated sales	201.6		198.6		547		561.4
Affiliated sales	1.1		1.2		3		3.4
Net sales	202.7		199.8		550		564.8
Cost of products sold	137.2		137.6		387.5		396.7
Gross profit	65.5		62.2		162.5		168.1
Advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses	31.9		30		96.3		91.7
Amortization of intangibles	1		1.2		3.3		3.7
Restructuring charges	0.8		2		2		12.3
Operating income	31.8		29		60.9		60.4
Expense (income) from affiliates	7		7.8		21.2		20.8
Interest expense	-0.1		0		-0.3		0.5
Interest income	-1.6		-1.3		-4.7		-3.5
Equity in earnings of joint ventures	-2.9		-3.3		-5.3		-5.9
Other expense (income), net	1.1		0.4		-0.2		0.7
Income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes and earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	28.3		25.4		50.2		47.8
Income tax expense	10.8		8.9		19.5		10.3
Income from continuing operations	'		'		'		37.5
Loss from discontinued operations, net of income taxes	'		'		'		0
Income (loss) before earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	17.5		16.5		30.7		37.5
Earnings of wholly owned subsidiaries	0		0		0		0
Net income	17.5		16.5		30.7		37.5
Comprehensive income (loss)	($32.50)		$12.50		$4.20		($1.90)
[1]	Operating income as presented in the segment table above is defined as i) net sales; ii) less cost of products sold; iii) less advertising, selling, general and administrative expenses; iv) less amortization of intangibles; and v) less restructuring charges.

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ4

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information (Condensed Consolidating Statements of Cash Flows) (Details) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2013
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	$67.50	$125.20
Investing activities	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-21.1	-30.2
Payments for (proceeds from) interest in affiliates	0	0
Payments related to the sale of discontinued operations	0	-1.4
Proceeds from the disposition of assets	3.8	4.2
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities	-17.3	-27.4
Financing activities	'	'
Intercompany financing	0	0
Net dividends	0	0
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	0	530
Repayments of long-term debt	-25.1	-601.5
Borrowings of notes payable, net	0.8	1.1
Payments for debt issuance costs	-0.3	-4.3
Repurchase of common stock	-2.9	0
Other	-1.9	-0.6
Net cash used by financing activities	-29.4	-75.3
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-1.8	-1.7
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	19	20.8
Cash and cash equivalents:	'	'
Beginning of the period	53.5	50
End of the period	72.5	70.8
Parent	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	-52.3	-58.2
Investing activities	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-0.2	0
Payments for (proceeds from) interest in affiliates	0	0
Payments related to the sale of discontinued operations	'	0
Proceeds from the disposition of assets	0	0
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities	-0.2	0
Financing activities	'	'
Intercompany financing	55.7	43.8
Net dividends	24.7	57.8
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	'	530
Repayments of long-term debt	-25	-580.1
Borrowings of notes payable, net	0	2.2
Payments for debt issuance costs	-0.3	-4.3
Repurchase of common stock	-2.9	'
Other	-1.9	-0.6
Net cash used by financing activities	50.3	48.8
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	-2.2	-9.4
Cash and cash equivalents:	'	'
Beginning of the period	7	12.1
End of the period	4.8	2.7
Guarantors	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	62	85.8
Investing activities	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-6.7	-19.6
Payments for (proceeds from) interest in affiliates	15.1	49.3
Payments related to the sale of discontinued operations	'	-1.4
Proceeds from the disposition of assets	3.6	0
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities	12	28.3
Financing activities	'	'
Intercompany financing	-64.9	-71.1
Net dividends	-10	-41.4
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	'	0
Repayments of long-term debt	-0.1	0
Borrowings of notes payable, net	0	0
Payments for debt issuance costs	0	0
Repurchase of common stock	0	'
Other	0	0
Net cash used by financing activities	-75	-112.5
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	0	0
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	-1	1.6
Cash and cash equivalents:	'	'
Beginning of the period	1	-3
End of the period	0	-1.4
Non-Guarantors	'	'
Condensed Financial Statements, Captions [Line Items]	'	'
Net cash provided by operating activities	57.8	97.6
Investing activities	'	'
Additions to property, plant and equipment	-14.2	-10.6
Payments for (proceeds from) interest in affiliates	-15.1	-49.3
Payments related to the sale of discontinued operations	'	0
Proceeds from the disposition of assets	0.2	4.2
Net cash (used) provided by investing activities	-29.1	-55.7
Financing activities	'	'
Intercompany financing	9.2	27.3
Net dividends	-14.7	-16.4
Proceeds from long-term borrowings	'	0
Repayments of long-term debt	0	-21.4
Borrowings of notes payable, net	0.8	-1.1
Payments for debt issuance costs	0	0
Repurchase of common stock	0	'
Other	0	0
Net cash used by financing activities	-4.7	-11.6
Effect of foreign exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents	-1.8	-1.7
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents	22.2	28.6
Cash and cash equivalents:	'	'
Beginning of the period	45.5	40.9
End of the period	$67.70	$69.50

Condensed_Consolidating_Financ5

Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Condensed Consolidating Financial Information Narrative (Details) (Senior Unsecured Note, due April 2020 6 point 75, Senior Notes)	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2013
Senior Unsecured Note, due April 2020 6 point 75 | Senior Notes	'	'
Debt Instrument [Line Items]	'	'
Debt Instrument, Interest Rate, Stated Percentage	6.75%	6.75%