Prepaid Expenses

Definition of "Prepaid expenses"

Kelli Mickeliunas Better Homes & Gardens Real Estate

Expenditures paid for in advance such as property insurance, rent, and interest. Prepaid expenses are not used or consumed until later. They are typically of a recurring nature.

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