What is another word for capital expenses?
Pronunciation: [kˈapɪtə͡l ɛkspˈɛnsɪz] (IPA) 
Capital expenses are costs incurred by a business that are intended to benefit the company over a long period of time. Some synonyms for capital expenses include capital outlays, capital investments, and fixed assets. Capital outlays refer to expenditures that a company makes to acquire or improve a long-term asset, such as a building or machinery. Capital investments are another way to describe expenses that a company makes to acquire assets with the expectation of a positive return over time. Fixed assets are any tangible items purchased by a company that are expected to be used in the business for more than one year. No matter what term is used, capital expenses are an important aspect of a business's financial planning.
