Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 24, 2013	Sep. 01, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,699	$ 4,644
Short-term investments	1,740	1,480
Receivables, net	1,145	1,201
Merchandise inventories	9,337	7,894
Deferred income taxes and other current assets	552	621
Total current assets	17,473	15,840
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Land	4,530	4,409
Buildings and improvements	11,913	11,556
Equipment and fixtures	4,600	4,472
Construction in progress	544	585
Gross property and equipment	21,587	21,022
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(7,333)	(7,141)
Net property and equipment	14,254	13,881
OTHER ASSETS	592	562
TOTAL ASSETS	32,319	30,283
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	9,199	7,872
Accrued salaries and benefits	2,070	2,037
Accrued member rewards	713	710
Accrued sales and other taxes	395	382
Deferred membership fees	1,240	1,167
Other current liabilities	1,316	1,089
Total current liabilities	14,933	13,257
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current portion	4,987	4,998
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER LIABILITIES	990	1,016
Total liabilities	20,910	19,271
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
EQUITY
Preferred stock $.005 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding	0	0
Common stock $.005 par value; 900,000,000 shares authorized; 439,722,000 and 436,839,000 shares issued and outstanding	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	4,689	4,670
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(41)	(122)
Retained earnings	6,571	6,283
Total Costco stockholders' equity	11,221	10,833
Noncontrolling interests	188	179
Total equity	11,409	11,012
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 32,319	$ 30,283