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Current accountA country's international transactions arising from current flows, as opposed to changes in stocks which are part of the capital account. Includes trade in goods and services (including payments of interest and dividends on capital) plus inflows and outflows of transfers.Current accountNet flow of goods, services, and unilateral transactions (gifts) between countries.Current accountA bank account which offers a number of facilities including cheque book for debt settlement, deposits, direct debits and where applicable, overdrafts. This type of account is normally used for ongoing transactions (for example monthly direct debits and writing of cheques etc.) as opposed to a deposit account.A balance of payments account listing transactions other than capital movement.An account listing transactions between trading companies.Similar MatchesHigh current income fundHigh current income fundA fund which aims to pay a high dividend to its shareholders by investing in bonds or other companies which themselves produce good income, either through high rates of interest or high dividend yields.The focus of such a fund is resolutely on income and does not seek capital appreciation. Of course, really high income can sometimes only come from accepting more risk in investments. Junk bonds, now referred to as high yield bonds, pay high levels of interest precisely because the companies that issue them have soft credit ratings. Current rate methodCurrent rate methodThe translation of all foreign currency balance sheet and income statement items at the current exchange rate. Current yieldCurrent yieldFor bonds or notes, the coupon rate divided by the market price of the bond. Noncurrent assetNoncurrent assetAny asset that is expected to be held for the whole year, not sold or exchanged, such as real estate, machinery, or a patent. Current liabilitiesCurrent liabilitiesAmount owed for salaries, interest, accounts payable and other debts due within 1 year. Further SuggestionsNoncurrent liabilityCurrent prices High current income mutual fund Current ratio Current coupon issues Current production rate current assets current cost accounting Current income bonds Permanent Current Assets Current account surplus Current assets Current coupon Other current assets Current account balance Balance on current account Net current assets current income current ratio Spontaneous Current Liabilities Permanent spontaneous current Liabilities Current account deficit Current income Current issue current liabilities |
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