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What is Capex?

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Capital expenditure, or capex, are funds that are used to acquire or upgrade long term assets such as property, plant and equipment. Capex is often defined as investments in the future of a business. For tax purposes, capex can not be fully deducted in the year it is paid but must be capitalized and then amortized or depreciated over the life of the asset.
Overview: Capex
Function
Financial Management
Budgets
Definition
An investment in the future of a business.
Examples
Property, Plant & Equipment
Software
Vehicles
Related Concepts
Opex
Fixed Assets

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