Which Statement Is INCORRECT Regarding Vested Benefits

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which statement is INCORRECT regarding vested benefits?

• A) They usually require a certain minimum number of years of service.
• B) The employee is entitled to receive such benefits even if s/he is fired.
• C) They are not contingent upon additional service under the plan.
• D) They are lost when the employee is terminated.

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Definitions:

Proceeds

The amount that a seller receives from the buyer of a note being discounted; the difference between the maturity value and the discount amount. In a stock transaction, the proceeds received by the seller are equal to the selling price minus the commission.

Differential Rate

A variable rate that applies to a specific portion of a loan or deposit balance, often used to encourage higher balances with better rates.

Commission Charges

Fees levied by a brokerage for conducting transactions on behalf of a client, often determined as a percentage of the transaction value.

Total Purchase Costs

The aggregate amount of money spent on acquiring an asset, including the purchase price and all associated fees and expenses.