Depreciation and Amortization

6 Months Ended

Feb. 29, 2016

Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract]

Depreciation and Amortization

Note 15. Depreciation and Amortization

The Company has recorded the following depreciation and amortization expense in the Consolidated Condensed Statements of Earnings (in millions):

	Three Months Ended				Six Months Ended
	February 29, 2016		February 28, 2015		February 29, 2016		February 28, 2015
Depreciation expense	$	346	$	311	$	644	$	567
Intangible asset and other amortization		96		196		180		259
Total depreciation and amortization expense	$	442	$	507	$	824	$	826

The depreciation and amortization expense presented for 2015 include Alliance Boots costs for the period from December 31, 2014 through February 28, 2015. Prior to December 31, 2014, Alliance Boots was accounted for as an equity method investee and as such, depreciation and amortization expense were included for fiscal 2015 prior to the date of the Second Step Transaction within Equity earnings in Alliance Boots.