WAL MART STORES INC | 2013 | FY | 3


The following table summarizes membership fee activity for fiscal 2013, 2012 and 2011:
 
 
Fiscal Years Ended January 31,
(Amounts in millions)
 
2013
 
2012
 
2011
Deferred membership fee revenue, beginning of year
 
$
559

 
$
542

 
$
532

Cash received from members
 
1,133

 
1,111

 
1,074

Membership fee revenue recognized
 
(1,117
)
 
(1,094
)
 
(1,064
)
Deferred membership fee revenue, end of year
 
$
575

 
$
559

 
$
542


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