# Operating expense In business management and accounting, "Operating expense" is a key concept used in financial operations, reporting, and compliance in modern ERP systems. --- ## Translations | Language | Code | Translation | |----------|------|-------------| | English | `en` | Operating expense | ## Related Terms [Expense](/glossary/expense) · [Expense report](/glossary/expense-report) · [Add expense](/glossary/add-expense) · [Income expense](/glossary/income-expense) · [Expense transfers](/glossary/expense-transfers) · [Recurring expense](/glossary/recurring-expense) · [Administrative expense](/glossary/administrative-expense) · [Capital expense](/glossary/capital-expense) --- :::tip Use Frihet to manage your business Frihet is an AI-native ERP handling invoicing, expenses, taxes, and compliance — in 10+ languages. [Start free →](https://www.frihet.io) :::