These are called non-discretionary expenses. These are considered essential expenses, as the income earner must regularly pay them or suffer the consequences. Examples of non-discretionary ...

Operating costs may be variable or fixed. Examples of operating costs, which are more commonly called operating expenses, include rent and utilities for a manufacturing plant. Operating costs are ...

Includes VIMS. * Revenues include non-operating revenues that support operating expenses. ** Excludes depreciation and non-operating expenses.