💼 Pre-MBA Exam Prep

Capital expenditures differ from operating expenses because they:

A Are always smaller
B Provide benefits extending beyond the current accounting period and are capitalized on the balance sheet
C Are paid monthly
D Never appear on financial statements

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

CapEx: expenditures capitalized as assets (PP&E, equipment) because benefits extend beyond one year. Then depreciated/amortized over useful life. OpEx: expensed immediately in current period.

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