Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	May 11, 2014	Sep. 01, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 5,736	$ 4,644
Short-term investments	1,539	1,480
Receivables, net	1,115	1,201
Merchandise inventories	8,483	7,894
Deferred income taxes and other current assets	660	621
Total current assets	17,533	15,840
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Land	4,632	4,409
Buildings and improvements	12,212	11,556
Equipment and fixtures	4,808	4,472
Construction in progress	615	585
Gross property and equipment	22,267	21,022
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(7,684)	(7,141)
Net property and equipment	14,583	13,881
OTHER ASSETS	585	562
TOTAL ASSETS	32,701	30,283
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	8,361	7,872
Accrued salaries and benefits	2,056	2,037
Accrued member rewards	764	710
Accrued sales and other taxes	474	382
Deferred membership fees	1,297	1,167
Other current liabilities	1,735	1,089
Total current liabilities	14,687	13,257
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current portion	4,985	4,998
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER LIABILITIES	1,008	1,016
Total liabilities	20,680	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; 438,582,000 and 436,839,000 shares issued and outstanding	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	4,835	4,670
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(69)	(122)
Retained earnings	7,051	6,283
Total Costco stockholders' equity	11,819	10,833
Noncontrolling interests	202	179
Total equity	12,021	11,012
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 32,701	$ 30,283