Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Feb. 16, 2014	Sep. 01, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 5,130	$ 4,644
Short-term investments	1,352	1,480
Receivables, net	1,244	1,201
Merchandise inventories	8,267	7,894
Deferred income taxes and other current assets	641	621
Total current assets	16,634	15,840
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Land	4,576	4,409
Buildings and improvements	11,982	11,556
Equipment and fixtures	4,679	4,472
Construction in progress	597	585
Gross property and equipment	21,834	21,022
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(7,486)	(7,141)
Net property and equipment	14,348	13,881
OTHER ASSETS	584	562
TOTAL ASSETS	31,566	30,283
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	7,707	7,872
Accrued salaries and benefits	2,260	2,037
Accrued member rewards	745	710
Accrued sales and other taxes	432	382
Deferred membership fees	1,270	1,167
Other current liabilities	1,470	1,089
Total current liabilities	13,884	13,257
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current portion	4,985	4,998
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER LIABILITIES	988	1,016
Total liabilities	19,857	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; 439,888,000 and 436,839,000 shares issued and outstanding	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	4,771	4,670
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(157)	(122)
Retained earnings	6,899	6,283
Total Costco stockholders' equity	11,515	10,833
Noncontrolling interests	194	179
Total equity	11,709	11,012
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 31,566	$ 30,283