Distinguish between ‘revenue expenditure’ and ‘capital expenditure’. Give two examples of each.
CBSE OUTSIDE DELHI - SET 1 2007
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Comparison Chart:-
S.No. BASIS FOR COMPARISON CAPITAL RECEIPT REVENUE RECEIPT
1. Meaning Capital Receipts are the income generated from investment and financing activities of the business. Revenue Receipts are the income generated from the operating activities of the business.
2. Nature Non-Recurring. Recurring.
3. Term Long Term. Short Term.
4. Shown in Balance Sheet. Income Statement.
5. Received in exchange of Source of income. Income.
6. Value of asset or liability Decreases the value of asset or increases the value of liability. Increases or decreases the value of asset or liability.
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