Which of the following is not a revenue expense?

Correct answer: B. Cost of accessories of motor vehicles spent at the time of purchase

  • A. Cost of raising a loan
  • B. Cost of accessories of motor vehicles spent at the time of purchase
  • C. Expenses incurred for laying of sewers on land purchased
  • D. Insurance premium paid at the time of registration of the ship

Explanation

Accessories purchased and fitted when a motor vehicle is acquired add to the vehicle’s cost, so they are capital expenditure. Loan costs, sewer construction on purchased land, and ship insurance are treated as revenue expenses in this context.

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