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OpEx/CapEx Split

Each expense: operational (OpEx) or capital (CapEx)? — different tax/accounting treatment.

45 min Advanced

Goal

Use split to optimize cash position and investment decisions — not just for accountant.

Steps

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Understand: OpEx (consumed in year) vs CapEx (asset >1 year).

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You find misclassified lines — tax impact.

Evidence base

School: Corporate Finance / Capital Budgeting

Founders: Joel Dean · Eugene Fama (1951)

Dean — Capital Budgeting (1951) founded OpEx/CapEx separation; Fama — Modigliani-Miller theorem (1958) on capital decisions.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "OpEx/CapEx Split" take?

This exercise takes about 45 minutes, practiced solo in a Action format.

When will I notice the effect of "OpEx/CapEx Split"?

You find misclassified lines — tax impact. In the short term: In a quarter, buy/lease decisions calculated not gut-feel.

Is "OpEx/CapEx Split" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Corporate Finance / Capital Budgeting (Joel Dean, Eugene Fama (1951)). Dean — Capital Budgeting (1951) founded OpEx/CapEx separation; Fama — Modigliani-Miller theorem (1958) on capital decisions.

Is "OpEx/CapEx Split" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the app.

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