FNS60210 Advanced Diploma of Accounting

Unit Code: BSBMKG605B

Unit title: Evaluate international marketing opportunities

Assessment: Case Study No. 1

Total marks: 50 marks

You are required to answer each of the following questions.

1. Explain the following components of Australia’s Balance of Payments.

 Balance on Capital Account

 Portfolio investment

 Direct Investment

 Balance on Current Account

 Balance of Trade

2. Explain how Australia’s Terms of Trade have been impacting on its Balance of Payments this year.

3. Australia relies on Capital Inflow from foreign investors. Explain how the returns paid to foreign investors in

the form of interest, profits and dividends impacts on Australia’s Balance of Payments.

4. Explain why Australia consistently has a deficit in its Balance of Payments on the Current Account.

(15 + 10 + 10 +15 = 50 marks)

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