Which of the Following Statements About Defined Benefit Pension Plans

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about defined benefit pension plans is correct?

• A) Deferring actuarial gains and losses tends to smooth earnings.
• B) An overfunded pension plan increases a company's leverage.
• C) When the settlement rate is higher, the computed pension obligation increases.
• D) Expected return on plan assets increases pension costs.

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