What is accounting treatment for capital expenses?

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Capital expenses or expenditure is recorded as a fixed asset rather than an expense, it is then charged to expense using the methods of depreciation.
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What is accounting treatment for capital expenses?

Capital expenses or expenditure is recorded as a fixed asset rather than an expense, it is then charged to expense using the methods of depreciation.Also read:True and False Questions on DepreciationWhat Is DepreciationMCQs on DepreciationWhat Is a Fixed AssetMCQs on GoodwillIntangible Assets