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NECO Accounting 2023 Objective — Question 44

Question 44 of 50 from the National Examinations Council (NECO) Accounting 2023 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following items is classified as capital expenditure in public sector accounting? (a) Financial charges (b) construction works cost (c) wages and salaries (d) recurrent maintenance cost

  • A. Financial charges
  • B. construction works costCorrect
  • C. wages and salaries
  • D. recurrent maintenance cost

Explanation

Capital expenditure relates to acquiring or creating long-term assets; construction works cost creates a long-lasting asset, unlike wages, salaries or financial charges.

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