ECCouncil 712-50 Question Answer
Which of the following is true regarding expenditures?
Capital expenditures are never taxable
Operating expenditures are for acquiring assets, capital expenditures are for support costs of that asset
Capital expenditures are used to define depreciation tables of intangible assets
Capital expenditures are for acquiring assets, whereas operating expenditures are for support costs of thatasset
Capital Expenditures (CapEx):
Involve acquiring or upgrading long-term assets (e.g., hardware, buildings).
Often capitalized and depreciated over time to spread costs.
Operating Expenditures (OpEx):
Cover the ongoing costs of running a business, such as utilities, salaries, and maintenance.
Deductible as business expenses in the same fiscal year.
Differences:
CapEx creates future benefits (investment in assets), while OpEx ensures current operational efficiency.
TESTED 19 Feb 2026
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