Capital expenditure (CAPEX)
Financial Dictionary — Accounting Fundamentals
Definition
Funds used by an entity to acquire, upgrade, or maintain long-term assets.
Common Uses
- Used in day-to-day bookkeeping and journal entries to record transactions correctly.
- Used when preparing trial balances and reconciling accounts.
- Used when preparing trial balances and reconciling accounts.
Practical Example
- Example: Accountants use **Capital expenditure (CAPEX)** when recording transactions and preparing the trial balance.
Why This Term Matters
- Why it matters: Ensures accurate records, supports reliable reporting, and reduces posting and reconciliation errors.