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What is the primary purpose of capital expenditure?
Which of the following is NOT classified as capital expenditure?
How is capital expenditure reflected in financial statements?
Which of the following benefits does capital expenditure provide?
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Which of these expenditures would be considered capital in nature?
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What primarily distinguishes capital expenditure from revenue expenditure?
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Which of the following is an example of capital expenditure?
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What must be determined to distinguish capital from revenue?
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Which statement is true regarding capital receipts?
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Why is it crucial to distinguish between capital and revenue in final accounts?
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Which of the following transactions would NOT be classified as capital expenditure?
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What is a characteristic of capital expenditures?
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What type of expenditure would renovating a building for additional space be classified as?
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What characterizes revenue expenditure?
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Which of the following is an example of revenue expenditure?
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Which of the following best describes the purpose of capital expenditure?
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Which item would NOT typically be classified as revenue expenditure?
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How is revenue expenditure usually treated in accounting?
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Which of the following statements is true regarding capital expenditure?
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Which of the following is considered a characteristic of revenue expenditure?
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What type of expenditure could be considered a revenue receipt?
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What characterizes deferred revenue expenditure?
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Which of the following is an example of deferred revenue expenditure?
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What type of expenses are included in deferred revenue expenditure?
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When are the benefits from deferred revenue expenditures usually recognized?
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What distinguishes deferred revenue expenditure from capital expenditure?
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What is the primary purpose of capital expenditure?
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Which of the following is an example of revenue expenditure?
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Which statement describes the nature of capital expenditure versus revenue expenditure?
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What determines whether an expenditure is classified as capital or revenue?
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In the context of an architect's fee for supervision, how is this expense classified for the businessman?
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Which of the following is not an example of capital expenditure?
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Which type of expenditure can sometimes be treated as revenue for accounting purposes despite being revenue in nature?
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A dealer purchasing a second-hand machine incurs what kind of expense when paying Rs. 10,000?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Capital and Revenue
- Distinction between Capital and Revenue is crucial for accurate financial reporting and profit calculation.
- Requires matching revenues with expenses for a specific accounting period.
- Consideration of capital receipts (e.g., sale of obsolete assets) and their impact on profit calculations.
- Capital expenditures (e.g., purchasing fixed assets) do not affect profit directly but influence the balance sheet.
Capital Expenditure
- Defined as spending to acquire assets with benefits extending beyond one accounting period, aimed at improving future profitability.
- Not mandatory for new asset creation; renovations to existing structures can qualify as capital expenditure if they enhance capacity.
- Types include:
- Purchase of fixed assets (land, buildings, machinery, etc.).
- Major repairs or installations improving existing assets.
Revenue Expenditure
- Incurred for the day-to-day operations of a business and maintenance of fixed assets.
- Matched against income for the accounting period, with no carryover into future years.
- Essential for maintaining earning capacity and includes:
- Costs directly linked to sales (raw materials, production charges).
- Operating expenses (salaries, rent, utilities).
Distinction Between Capital and Revenue Expenditure
- Capital expenditure aims to enhance business earning capacity, while revenue expenditure supports maintenance.
- Uncertainty in classification can arise (e.g., upgrading equipment may be both).
- Size of expenditure does not define its nature; context determines classification.
Deferred Revenue Expenditure
- Refers to revenue expenses benefiting the business over more than one accounting period.
- Categories of deferred revenue expenditure:
- Prepaid expenses (rent, insurance) for future services.
- Partially consumed expenses with remaining benefits extending beyond the current year, such as advertising costs for product launches.
- Rarely occurring normal business expenses (development, market surveys) that should be amortized over time rather than expensed in the current year.
Conclusion
- Proper classification of expenditures is vital for financial reporting.
- Each financial category (capital, revenue, deferred) plays a distinct role in profit measurement and financial positioning.
- Correct distinction impacts the preparation of final accounts, influencing the trading and profit/loss accounts and balance sheet.
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Description
This quiz explores the important distinctions between capital and revenue expenditures in accounting. It covers how these concepts affect financial reporting and profit calculations, including the implications of capital receipts and expenditures. Gain a deeper understanding of how capital investments and daily operational expenses are classified.
