Which of the following describes 'Deferred Revenue Expenditure'? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following describes 'Deferred Revenue Expenditure'?
A. Routine repairs to machinery
B. Buying a building
C. Payment of outstanding wages
D. Heavy initial advertising campaign for a new product
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
It is a revenue expense whose benefit is expected to extend beyond one accounting period, so it is amortized over a few years.

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The term 'Capitalisation' of reserves means:
A. Distributing reserves as dividend
B. Utilising reserves for issue of bonus shares
C. Transfer of reserves to capital account
D. Writing off fictitious assets

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Correct Answer: Option D


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Question #3
A government department incurs an expenditure of ₹5,00,000 on the repair of a building. Under the General Financial Rules (GFR), this expenditure should be classified as:
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C. Contingent expenditure
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Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Under standard accounting and GFR principles, routine repairs and maintenance that do not increase the capacity or useful life of an asset are classified as revenue expenditure, not capital.