Which of the Following Is NOT an Operating Expense

question 98

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an operating expense?

• A)Interest expense
• B)Depreciation and amortization
• C)Selling,general and administrative expenses
• D)Research and development

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Definitions:

Amortization

Amortization refers to the process of gradually writing off the initial cost of an asset over a period.

Expense Account

An account that records the costs of operating a business.

Land

An asset representing the ground or property on which a business operates, not subject to depreciation.

Purchase Price

The amount of money paid to buy a good or service. In accounting, it refers to the cost at which an asset is acquired.