Revenue Expenditure Quiz
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Which of the following best describes revenue expenditure?

  • Expenditure on research and development activities for future growth
  • Expenditure on long-term assets that enhance the earning capacity of the business
  • Expenditure on acquiring a new office building for the business
  • Expenditure for day-to-day conduct of the business, the benefits of which last less than one year (correct)
  • Which of the following is an example of revenue expenditure?

  • Purchase of a new office building
  • Acquisition of long-term machinery
  • Investment in research and development
  • Wages of workmen (correct)
  • What distinguishes revenue expenditure from capital expenditure?

  • Amount of money spent on the expenditure
  • The location where the expenditure is incurred
  • The type of industry in which the business operates
  • Duration of benefit derived from the expenditure (correct)
  • Which type of items are considered as revenue expenditure?

    <p>Consumable items and goods for resale within a year</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Expenditure for day-to-day conduct of the business is an example of revenue expenditure

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Revenue expenditure only influences the profit earning capacity of the business temporarily

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Expenditure on consumable items, goods, and services for resale can be recognized as capital expenditure

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Revenue items such as stock and stationery may still be in hand at the end of the year

    <p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Revenue Expenditure

    • Revenue expenditure refers to the expenditure incurred for the day-to-day conduct of the business.
    • It is an expenditure that only influences the profit earning capacity of the business temporarily.
    • Examples of revenue expenditure include expenses on consumable items, goods, and services for resale.
    • Revenue items such as stock and stationery may still be in hand at the end of the year.
    • Revenue expenditure is distinguished from capital expenditure in that it does not have a long-term impact on the business.
    • It is expenditure that is used up or exhausted in a single accounting period, and its benefits are also received in the same period.

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    Test your knowledge on revenue expenditure with this quiz. Explore the concept of day-to-day business expenses and their impact on the profit earning capacity.

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