Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions	Aug. 28, 2011	Aug. 29, 2010
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,009	$ 3,214
Short-term investments	1,604	1,535
Receivables, net	965	884
Merchandise inventories	6,638	5,638
Deferred income taxes and other current assets	490	437
Total current assets	13,706	11,708
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Land	3,819	3,484
Buildings and improvements	10,278	9,096
Equipment and fixtures	4,002	3,513
Construction in progress	269	267
Gross property, plant and equipment	18,368	16,360
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(5,936)	(5,046)
Net property and equipment	12,432	11,314
OTHER ASSETS	623	793
TOTAL ASSETS	26,761	23,815
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings	0	26
Accounts payable	6,544	5,947
Current portion of long-term debt	900	0
Accrued salaries and benefits	1,758	1,571
Accrued sales and other taxes	335	322
Other current liabilities	1,540	1,328
Deferred membership fees	973	869
Total current liabilities	12,050	10,063
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current portion	1,253	2,141
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER LIABILITIES	885	681
Total liabilities	14,188	12,885
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 434,266,000 and 433,510,000 shares issued and outstanding	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	4,516	4,115
Accumulated other comprehensive income	373	122
Retained earnings	7,111	6,590
Total Costco stockholders' equity	12,002	10,829
Noncontrolling interests	571	101
Total equity	12,573	10,930
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 26,761	$ 23,815