Term of the Day: Capitalized Cost

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	INVESTOPEDIA Term Of The Day September 28, 2015 Capitalized Cost An expense that is added to the cost basis of a fixed asset on a company's balance s​heet. Capitalized costs are incurred when building or financing fixed assets. Capitalized costs are not expensed in the period they were incurred, but recognized over a period of time via depreciation or amortization. Breaking It Down: Capitalizing costs is a method of following the matching principle of accounting. The matching principle seeks to... Read More Related to "Capitalized Cost" Capitalized Cost - Video A capitalized cost is an expense associated with a fixed asset that is added to the basis of that asset and... Read More Introduction To Fundamentally Weighted Index Investing Index investing is many investors' staple. They select a fund that matches a well-known index... Read More Career Advice: Accounting Vs. Bookkeeping The distinctions between accounting and bookkeeping are subtle yet important to understand when considering a... Read More Recently Added Definitions Capitalization Rate Capitalization rate is the rate of return on a real estate investment property based on the income that the... Read More Endowment An endowment is a financial asset, in the form of a donation made to a non-profit group... Read More Related Definitions Amortization Capitalize Income Statement Capitalized Lease Method Accrued Interest Past Terms of the Day Dividend Payout Ratio Interest Coverage Ratio Receivables Turnover Ratio Price-Earnings Ratio - P/E Ratio Debt/Equity Swap You are currently subscribed as: mondemand.forex@blogger.com Unsubscribe | Unsubscribe From All | Manage Profile Investopedia US, A Division of IAC. Copyright © 2015, Investopedia, LLC. All Rights Reserved Follow Us: