Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Feb. 14, 2016	Aug. 30, 2015
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,633	$ 4,801
Short-term investments	1,222	1,618
Receivables, net	1,453	1,224
Merchandise inventories	8,908	8,908
Other current assets	313	228
Total current assets	15,529	16,779
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Land	5,140	4,961
Buildings and improvements	13,212	12,618
Equipment and fixtures	5,623	5,274
Construction in progress	727	811
Gross property and equipment	24,702	23,664
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(8,637)	(8,263)
Net property and equipment	16,065	15,401
OTHER ASSETS	794	837
TOTAL ASSETS	32,388	33,017
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	8,222	9,011
Current portion long-term debt	89	1,283
Accrued salaries and benefits	2,619	2,468
Accrued member rewards	846	813
Deferred membership fees	1,377	1,269
Other current liabilities	2,280	1,695
Total current liabilities	15,433	16,539
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current portion	4,886	4,852
OTHER LIABILITIES	835	783
Total liabilities	$ 21,154	$ 22,174
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; 439,256,000 and 437,952,000 shares issued and outstanding	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	5,341	5,218
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,344)	(1,121)
Retained earnings	7,001	6,518
Total Costco stockholders' equity	11,000	10,617
Noncontrolling interests	234	226
Total equity	11,234	10,843
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 32,388	$ 33,017