What are the operating expenses and operating incomes ?

Operating income, or EBIT, is important because it is an indirect measure of efficiency. The higher the operating income, the more profitable a company's core business is.

Operating expenses are the costs associated with a company's main operating activities and which are reported in its Income statements.

• maintenance and repairs, such as snow removal, trash removal, janitorial service, pest control, and lawn care
• advertising
• office expenses and supplies
• attorney legal fees
• utilities
• insurance
• property taxes
• travel and vehicle expenses
• leasing commissions
• salary and wages

• license fees
• maintenance and repairs, such as snow removal, trash removal, janitorial service, pest control, and lawn care
• advertising
• office expenses and supplies
• attorney legal fees
• utilities
• insurance
• property taxes
• travel and vehicle expenses
• leasing commissions
• salary and wages

Operating expenses and operating incomes are the direct expense and income incurred in the operation of the firm.