Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 20, 2011	Aug. 28, 2011
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,319	$ 4,009
Short-term investments	1,596	1,604
Receivables, net	982	965
Merchandise inventories	7,618	6,638
Deferred income taxes and other current assets	478	490
Total current assets	14,993	13,706
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Land	3,816	3,819
Buildings and improvements	10,291	10,278
Equipment and fixtures	4,053	4,002
Construction in progress	279	269
Gross property, plant and equipment	18,439	18,368
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(6,058)	(5,936)
Net property and equipment	12,381	12,432
OTHER ASSETS	630	623
TOTAL ASSETS	28,004	26,761
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings	34	0
Accounts payable	7,576	6,544
Current portion of long-term debt	900	900
Accrued salaries and benefits	1,749	1,758
Accrued sales and other taxes	353	335
Other current liabilities	1,666	1,540
Deferred membership fees	1,033	973
Total current liabilities	13,311	12,050
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current portion	1,330	1,253
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER LIABILITIES	916	885
Total liabilities	15,557	14,188
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; 435,254,000 and 434,266,000 shares issued and outstanding	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	4,527	4,516
Accumulated other comprehensive income	205	373
Retained earnings	7,175	7,111
Total Costco stockholders' equity	11,909	12,002
Noncontrolling interests	538	571
Total equity	12,447	12,573
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 28,004	$ 26,761