diff --git a/src/opensesim/world/Trader.java b/src/opensesim/world/Trader.java
index 7da3c86..699ec61 100644
--- a/src/opensesim/world/Trader.java
+++ b/src/opensesim/world/Trader.java
@@ -35,4 +35,10 @@ public interface Trader {
     public void start();
     public String getStatus();
 
+    /**
+     *
+     * @return
+     */
+    public Account getAccount();
+
 }