Which of the Following Statements Concerning Defined Benefit Plans Is

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning defined benefit plans is false?

• A) The company bears the risk of investments
• B) Employees are entitled to either a lump-sum payment or income stream at retirement
• C) Risk tolerance depends on funding status and its actuarial rate
• D) Defined benefit plans for young workers are typically more conservatively invested than defined contribution plans
• E) All of the above are true statements

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