New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 10 - DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Chapter V - Medical Facilities
Subchapter A - Medical Facilities-minimum Standards
Article 8 - New York State Annual Hospital Report
Part 441 - Definitions
Section 441.264 - Prepaid expense

An expenditure, often recurrent, for future benefits; a type of deferred charge. Examples: prepaid operating expenses, prepaid rent, taxes, royalties, commissions; unexpired insurance premiums; stationery and office supplies. Such items are classifiable as current assets and constitute a part of working capital; they are charged to future operations on the basis of measurable benefits or on a time or period-charge basis.