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Expenses

Expense is a costs incurred by a business to generate revenue. These include rent, salaries, utilities, and materials. Expenses are recorded on the income statement and reduce net profit. They’re typically categorized into operating, non-operating, fixed, variable, and administrative for better cost management.

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