Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Aug. 31, 2014	Sep. 01, 2013
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 5,738	$ 4,644
Short-term investments	1,577	1,480
Receivables, net	1,148	1,201
Merchandise inventories	8,456	7,894
Deferred income taxes and other current assets	669	621
Total current assets	17,588	15,840
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Land	4,716	4,409
Buildings and improvements	12,522	11,556
Equipment and fixtures	4,845	4,472
Construction in progress	592	585
Gross property and equipment	22,675	21,022
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(7,845)	(7,141)
Net property and equipment	14,830	13,881
OTHER ASSETS	606	562
TOTAL ASSETS	33,024	30,283
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	8,491	7,872
Accrued salaries and benefits	2,231	2,037
Accrued member rewards	773	710
Accrued sales and other taxes	442	382
Deferred membership fees	1,254	1,167
Other current liabilities	1,221	1,089
Total current liabilities	14,412	13,257
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current portion	5,093	4,998
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER LIABILITIES	1,004	1,016
Total liabilities	20,509	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; 437,683,000 and 436,839,000 shares issued and outstanding	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	4,919	4,670
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(76)	(122)
Retained earnings	7,458	6,283
Total Costco stockholders' equity	12,303	10,833
Noncontrolling interests	212	179
Total equity	12,515	11,012
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 33,024	$ 30,283