glossary

Deferred Expense

A deferred expense is a cost that has been paid in advance but will be recognized as an expense in future periods. Common examples include prepaid rent, prepaid insurance, or annual software subscriptions. It is first recorded as an asset and then gradually charged to the profit and loss statement over time.

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