{"id":49336,"date":"2024-04-15T22:54:13","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T22:54:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=49336"},"modified":"2024-04-15T22:54:13","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T22:54:13","slug":"which-of-the-following-is-a-revenue-expenditure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-is-a-revenue-expenditure\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following is a revenue expenditure?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Repairs on second hand asset purchased to put it into working condition&#8221; option2=&#8221;Preliminary expenses&#8221; option3=&#8221;Cost of Issuing shares and debentures&#8221; option4=&#8221;Legal expenses to defend a suit filed by the competitor&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is: A. Repairs on second hand asset purchased to put it into working condition.<\/p>\n<p>Revenue expenditure is an expense that is incurred in the ordinary course of business and is not of a capital nature. It is usually expensed in the period in which it is incurred.<\/p>\n<p>Preliminary expenses are expenses incurred in connection with the formation of a company. They are usually capitalized and amortized over a period of years.<\/p>\n<p>The cost of issuing shares and debentures is a capital expenditure. It is the cost of raising capital and is usually capitalized and amortized over the life of the securities.<\/p>\n<p>Legal expenses to defend a suit filed by a competitor are a revenue expenditure. They are incurred in the ordinary course of business and are usually expensed in the period in which they are incurred.<\/p>\n<p>Here is a more detailed explanation of each option:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Option A: Repairs on second hand asset purchased to put it into working condition. This is a revenue expenditure because it is an expense that is incurred in the ordinary course of business and is not of a capital nature. The asset is being repaired to put it into working condition, which is a necessary expense for the business.<\/li>\n<li>Option B: Preliminary expenses. This is a capital expenditure because it is an expense that is incurred in connection with the formation of a company. Preliminary expenses are usually capitalized and amortized over a period of years.<\/li>\n<li>Option C: Cost of Issuing shares and debentures. This is a capital expenditure because it is the cost of raising capital. The cost of issuing shares and debentures is usually capitalized and amortized over the life of the securities.<\/li>\n<li>Option D: Legal expenses to defend a suit filed by a competitor. This is a revenue expenditure because it is an expense that is incurred in the ordinary course of business. 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