Depreciation and Amortization

3 Months Ended

Nov. 30, 2015

Depreciation and Amortization [Abstract]

Depreciation and Amortization

Note 16. 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 November 30,
	2015		2014
Depreciation expense	$	298	$	256
Intangible asset and other amortization		84		63
Total depreciation and amortization expense	$	382	$	319

As discussed further in Note 8, Acquisitions, the Company completed the acquisition of the remaining 55% interest in Alliance Boots on December 31, 2014, as a result of which the financial results of Alliance Boots were fully consolidated into the results of the Company. The Company previously accounted for its 45% interest in Alliance Boots as an equity method investment.