The Smoothing of Pension Expense Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

The smoothing of pension expense is

• A)unethical and not allowed by GAAP.
• B)allowed through amortization and deferral to prevent volatility in earnings.
• C)not allowed by GAAP if the sole purpose is to prevent earnings volatility.
• D)illegal and prohibited by SEC.

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