Answer: net change in fixed assets plus depreciation.
Explanation:
Capital spending refers to spending on fixed assets.
The net capital spending for the period will therefore be the change in fixed assets. Depreciation will also have to be accounted for because it reduces the value of fixed assets and so need to be added back to the fixed assets to see the actual change in fixed assets.
Net capital spending = Ending fixed assets - Beginning fixed assets + Depreciation
