Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) $ in Millions	Nov. 20, 2016	Aug. 28, 2016
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,805	$ 3,379
Short-term investments	1,311	1,350
Receivables, net	1,498	1,252
Merchandise inventories	10,721	8,969
Other current assets	235	268
Total current assets	18,570	15,218
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Land	5,389	5,395
Buildings and improvements	14,060	13,994
Equipment and fixtures	6,173	6,077
Construction in progress	816	701
Gross property and equipment	26,438	26,167
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(9,282)	(9,124)
Net property and equipment	17,156	17,043
OTHER ASSETS	806	902
TOTAL ASSETS	36,532	33,163
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	11,003	7,612
Current portion long-term debt	1,159	1,100
Accrued salaries and benefits	2,534	2,629
Accrued member rewards	862	869
Deferred membership fees	1,414	1,362
Other current liabilities	2,189	2,003
Total current liabilities	19,161	15,575
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current portion	3,933	4,061
OTHER LIABILITIES	1,207	1,195
Total liabilities	24,301	20,831
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; 439,240,000 and . shares issued and outstanding	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	5,528	5,490
Accumulated other comprehensive loss	(1,439)	(1,099)
Retained earnings	7,882	7,686
Total Costco stockholders' equity	11,973	12,079
Noncontrolling interests	258	253
Total equity	12,231	12,332
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 36,532	$ 33,163