The document defines and describes key aspects of a country's Balance of Payments account, including that it is a systematic record of all economic transactions between a country and the rest of the world over a specific period, usually annually. It includes components like the current account, capital account, and errors and omissions. The balance of payments can be in deficit, surplus, or balanced depending on whether receipts are greater than, less than, or equal payments. Countries employ various monetary and non-monetary measures to correct a deficit.