Consolidated Balance Sheets (USD $) In Millions, unless otherwise specified	Sep. 01, 2013	Sep. 02, 2012
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash and cash equivalents	$ 4,644	$ 3,528
Short-term investments	1,480	1,326
Receivables, net	1,201	1,026
Merchandise inventories	7,894	7,096
Deferred income taxes and other current assets	621	550
Total current assets	15,840	13,526
PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Land	4,409	4,032
Buildings and improvements	11,556	10,879
Equipment and fixtures	4,472	4,261
Construction in progress	585	374
Gross property and equipment	21,022	19,546
Less accumulated depreciation and amortization	(7,141)	(6,585)
Net property and equipment	13,881	12,961
OTHER ASSETS	562	653
TOTAL ASSETS	30,283	27,140
CURRENT LIABILITIES
Accounts payable	7,872	7,303
Accrued salaries and benefits	2,037	1,832
Accrued member rewards	710	661
Accrued sales and other taxes	382	397
Deferred membership fees	1,167	1,101
Other current liabilities	1,089	966
Total current liabilities	13,257	12,260
LONG-TERM DEBT, excluding current portion	4,998	1,381
DEFERRED INCOME TAXES AND OTHER LIABILITIES	1,016	981
Total liabilities	19,271	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; 436,839,000 and 432,350,000 shares issued and outstanding	2	2
Additional paid-in capital	4,670	4,369
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income	(122)	156
Retained earnings	6,283	7,834
Total Costco stockholders' equity	10,833	12,361
Noncontrolling interests	179	157
Total equity	11,012	12,518
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY	$ 30,283	$ 27,140