Which of the Following Would Cause a Financial Account (FA)

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would cause a financial account (FA) surplus?

• A) the sale of heavy trucks used in construction by a domestic seller to a foreign buyer
• B) the purchase of stock in a U.S. corporation by a U.S. buyer
• C) the purchase of stock in a U.S. corporation by a foreign buyer
• D) the sale of stock in a U.S. corporation held by a foreign owner to a domestic buyer

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Definitions:

Third-party Logistics (3PL)

A service provided by companies that manage and execute logistics operations for other businesses, including warehousing, transportation, and distribution.

Customs Brokers

Professionals who assist businesses in navigating the complexities of customs regulations to import and export goods.

Non Vessel-owning Common Carriers

Third-party companies that provide shipment forwarding services without owning the vessels used for transportation, typically organizing logistics for shipping goods.

Near-shoring

The practice of transferring a business operation or service to a nearby country, rather than a far-off location, to reduce costs and improve communication and control.