Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	May 12, 2013	Sep. 02, 2012
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 5,448	$ 3,528
Short-term investments	1,062	1,326
Receivables, net	1,134	1,026
Merchandise inventories	7,635	7,096
Deferred income taxes and other current assets	584	550
Total current assets	15,863	13,526
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Land	4,343	4,032
Buildings and improvements	11,377	10,879
Equipment and fixtures	4,517	4,261
Construction in progress	400	374
Gross property and equipment	20,637	19,546
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(7,091)	(6,585)
Net property and equipment	13,546	12,961
OTHER ASSETS	597	653
TOTAL ASSETS	30,006	27,140
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	7,788	7,303
Accrued salaries and benefits	1,911	1,832
Accrued member rewards	714	661
Accrued sales and other taxes	432	397
Deferred membership fees	1,212	1,101
Other current liabilities	1,452	966
Total current liabilities	13,509	12,260
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current portion	4,887	1,381
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER LIABILITIES	963	981
Total liabilities	19,359	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; 436,682,983 and 432,350,000 shares issued and outstanding	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	4,587	4,369
Accumulated other comprehensive income	81	156
Retained earnings	5,802	7,834
Total Costco stockholders' equity	10,472	12,361
Noncontrolling interests	175	157
Total equity	10,647	12,518
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 30,006	$ 27,140