Asbestos is found in rocks and soil. These mineral fibers have worked well for manufacturers for many reasons. For starters, theyâre flexible and resistant to heat, chemicals, and electricity. Thatâs why they were widely used for years to make construction materials, automotive parts, and even textiles.
A tax expenditure program is government spending through the tax code. Tax expenditures alter the horizontal and vertical equity of the basic tax system by allowing exemptions, deductions, or credits to select groups or specific activities.
Capital Expenditure. Payments made in cash or cash equivalents over a period of more than one year. Capital expenditures are used to acquire assets or improve the useful life of existing assets. An example of a capital expenditure is the funding to construct a factory. In accounting, capital expenditures must be capitalized; that is, the expenditure is recognized on a balance sheet gradually over the course of an asset's useful life. Capital expenditures are recorded as liabilities on a balance sheet.