Unexpired Cost

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Definition: Unexpired Cost


Unexpired Cost

Quick Summary of Unexpired Cost


An unexpired cost is any cost that has not yet been charged to expense because it still represents some residual value.




What is the dictionary definition of Unexpired Cost?

Dictionary Definition


The balance of an item of expenditure, recorded in the books of account of an organisation, that has not been written off to the profit and loss account.

For example: the net book value (NBV) of an asset represents the unexpired cost of that asset.


Full Definition of Unexpired Cost


The unused part of the economic benefit of an expenditure that remains as an asset for future use.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Unexpired Cost are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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