The Interest on the Projected Benefit Obligation Component of Pension

question 23

Multiple Choice

The interest on the projected benefit obligation component of pension expense

• A) May be stated implicitly or explicitly when reported.
• B) Reflects the incremental borrowing rate of the employer.
• C) Reflects the rates at which pension benefits could be effectively settled.
• D) Is the same as the expected return on plan assets

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