operating expenses
[/ˈɑːpəreɪtɪŋ ɪkˈspɛnsɪz/]
nounpl: operating expenses
despesas operacionais
1. The costs required to run a business on a day-to-day basis, excluding costs of goods sold and capital expenditures
The company's operating expenses increased by 15% this quarter due to higher utility and labor costs.
As despesas operacionais da empresa aumentaram 15% neste trimestre devido aos custos mais altos de utilidades e mão de obra.
2. Expenses directly related to the core business operations such as salaries, rent, utilities, and administrative costs
We need to reduce our operating expenses to improve profit margins.
Precisamos reduzir nossas despesas operacionais para melhorar as margens de lucro.
In both Brazilian and American business environments, understanding and managing operating expenses is crucial for financial health. Brazilian companies often emphasize despesas operacionais in quarterly financial reports and investor communications, similar to US practices. This term is essential in both countries' accounting standards (IFRS and GAAP respectively).
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