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Prepaid expenses are payments made in advance for goods or services to be received in the future. Common examples include insurance premiums, rent, and subscriptions. In accounting, these payments are recorded as assets on the balance sheet because they represent future economic benefits. As the benefits are realized over time, these assets are gradually expensed on the income statement. Proper management of prepaid expenses ensures accurate financial reporting and helps in forecasting cash flows.