Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 22, 2015	Aug. 30, 2015
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 5,054	$ 4,801
Short-term investments	1,229	1,618
Receivables, net	1,359	1,224
Merchandise inventories	10,382	8,908
Deferred income taxes and other current assets	834	748
Total current assets	18,858	17,299
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Land	5,079	4,961
Buildings and improvements	13,150	12,618
Equipment and fixtures	5,480	5,274
Construction in progress	647	811
Gross property and equipment	24,356	23,664
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(8,489)	(8,263)
Net property and equipment	15,867	15,401
OTHER ASSETS	726	728
TOTAL ASSETS	35,451	33,428
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	10,378	9,011
Current portion long-term debt	1,281	1,283
Accrued salaries and benefits	2,436	2,468
Accrued member rewards	812	813
Deferred membership fees	1,350	1,269
Other current liabilities	2,036	1,696
Total current liabilities	18,293	16,540
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current portion	4,845	4,852
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER LIABILITIES	1,233	1,193
Total liabilities	$ 24,371	$ 22,585
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; 439,777,000 and 437,952,000 shares issued and outstanding	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	5,247	5,218
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,105)	(1,121)
Retained earnings	6,704	6,518
Total Costco stockholders' equity	10,848	10,617
Noncontrolling interests	232	226
Total equity	11,080	10,843
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 35,451	$ 33,428