CAPITAL EXPENDITURE Definition

CAPITAL EXPENDITURE (CAPEX) is the amount used during a particular period to acquire or improve long-term assets such as property, plant or equipment.

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OPERATING COST is the expense of maintaining property (e.g., paying property taxes and utilities and insurance) it does not include depreciation or the cost of financing or income taxes. Also known as OPERATING EXPENSE.

DEMAND DRAFT, also known as sight draft, is a draft payable on demand from the date of issue, e.g. a payroll check.

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