In Accounting for a Defined-Benefit Pension Plan

question 95

Multiple Choice

In accounting for a defined-benefit pension plan

• A) an appropriate funding pattern must be established to ensure that enough monies will be available at retirement to meet the benefits promised.
• B) the employer's responsibility is simply to make a contribution each year based on the formula established in the plan.
• C) the expense recognized each period is equal to the cash contribution.
• D) the liability is determined based upon known variables that reflect future salary levels promised to employees.

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