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WAEC Accounting 2023 Objective — Question 44

Question 44 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) 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' costCorrect
  • C. Training and conference cost
  • D. Wages and salaries

Explanation

Construction works' cost is a capital expenditure since it is a one-off cost that does not recur regularly, unlike the other items.

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