Focusing on the third table in Note 23, “Net Deferred Tax Asset/(Liability),” calculate the change in net deferred tax asset/liability. To what extent did you account for this change in the journal entry you prepared in the question above? What are some possible causes for any difference?

Net Deferred Tax Asset/(Liability) (millions)	February 3, 2018			January 28, 2017
Gross deferred tax assets:
Accrued and deferred compensation	$	262		$	455
Accruals and reserves not currently deductible	256			328
Self-insured benefits	109			178
Prepaid store-in-store lease income	164			258
Other	42			62
Total gross deferred tax assets	833			1,281
Gross deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment	(1,292		)	(1,822		)
Inventory	(130		)	(182		)
Other	(91		)	(102		)
Total gross deferred tax liabilities	(1,513		)	(2,106		)
Total net deferred tax liability	$	(680	)	$	(825	)

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