Capital Account

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Definition: Capital Account


Capital Account

Quick Summary of Capital Account


The account in a country’s balance of payments that records the flows of capital between domestic residents and foreigners.




What is the dictionary definition of Capital Account?

Dictionary Definition


n. the record which lists all basic assets of a business, not including inventory or the alleged value of good will.


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Definition Sources


Definitions for Capital Account are sourced/syndicated and enhanced from:

  • A Dictionary of Economics (Oxford Quick Reference)
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Accounting
  • Oxford Dictionary Of Business & Management

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