The Major Difference Between Accounting for Pensions and the Accounting

question 67

Multiple Choice

The major difference between accounting for pensions and the accounting for other postretirement benefits is that firms:

• A) do not need to report an excess of the accumulated benefits obligations over assets in a postretirement benefits fund as a liability on the balance sheet.
• B) do not need to disclose any estimates used in calculating projected benefits.
• C) postretirement benefits are normally not material for most companies and do not need to be disclosed.
• D) do not need to set aside funds for future postretirement benefits as they do for pension benefits.

Comprehend the development of conservation and its importance in cognitive development during preschool years.

Evaluate Vygotsky's theory, including its strengths and areas of criticism.

Grasp the concept of the zone of proximal development and its role in cognitive development according to Vygotsky.

Recognize the importance of social interactions in cognitive development as viewed by Vygotsky.

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