How to Calculate a Capital Account

Instructions

1

Add the net current transfers with the net income abroad. Current transfers include donations, aids and grants. Net income abroad involves gain or loss of any investments abroad.
2

Add the imports of goods and services to the total. Services include tourism and royalties.
3

Subtract the export goods and services from the new total. This total should be a positive number if the country is in surplus, however it can be a negative number meaning there is a deficit.