Which of these types of expenditure would not be treated as a Capital Expenditure?

Correct answer: D. Maintenance of the Asset

  • A. Acquisition of an Asset
  • B. Extension of an Asset
  • C. Improvement of the existing Asset
  • D. Maintenance of the Asset

Explanation

Maintenance merely preserves an existing asset's operating condition and does not increase its life, capacity, or efficiency, so it is treated as revenue expenditure. Acquisition, extension, and improvement create or enhance long-term benefits and are capital expenditure.

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