Just ran into a question below listing the “repair to roof and windows” as a capitlized cost while an example on the Kaplan notes showing “repair and maintenance” as a cost expensed when incurred. So, i am confused now. could anyone help explain why repair cost could be considered as both types? Thank you! Initial cost €35.00 Repairs to roof and windows 2.00 Modifications to interiors 0.50 Total cost €37.5 million
You expense repair and maintenance costs that are recurring and you capitalize the ones that are infrequent.
So, I guess here you have to assume that repairing windows does not happen every year, and therefore you would capitalize the costs
You can/should capitalize any expense that you consider will give you a benefit in the future.
If, for example, you change the windows for a new ones that improve your energy saving; that is an improvement and can be capitalized. It is a very common practice in accountancy
If is an improvement you can capitalized if is a replacement or a small repair is expensed.
I hope this helps
Thank you for your answers! Finally understood this concept now. Thanks!
You are welcome,
Good luck