Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Nov. 25, 2012	Sep. 02, 2012
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 3,897	$ 3,528
Short-term investments	1,679	1,326
Receivables, net	1,175	1,026
Merchandise inventories	8,152	7,096
Deferred income taxes and other current assets	502	550
Total current assets	15,405	13,526
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Land	4,135	4,032
Buildings and improvements	11,111	10,879
Equipment and fixtures	4,365	4,261
Construction in progress	412	374
Gross property, plant and equipment	20,023	19,546
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(6,772)	(6,585)
Net property and equipment	13,251	12,961
OTHER ASSETS	667	653
TOTAL ASSETS	29,323	27,140
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Short-term borrowings	12	0
Accounts payable	8,825	7,303
Accrued salaries and benefits	1,945	1,832
Accrued member rewards	660	661
Accrued sales and other taxes	374	397
Other current liabilities	1,150	966
Deferred membership fees	1,169	1,101
Total current liabilities	14,135	12,260
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current portion	1,366	1,381
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER LIABILITIES	990	981
Total liabilities	16,491	14,622
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; 434,824,000 and 432,350,000 shares issued and outstanding	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	4,391	4,369
Accumulated other comprehensive income	173	156
Retained earnings	8,099	7,834
Total Costco stockholders' equity	12,665	12,361
Noncontrolling interests	167	157
Total equity	12,832	12,518
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 29,323	$ 27,140