Outsourcing May Be Driven by Complexity of Benefit Plan Administration

question 35

True/False

Outsourcing may be driven by complexity of benefit plan administration. (Outsourcing the Benefits Function)

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Definitions:

Carrying Amount

The book value of assets and liabilities, calculated as the original cost minus any accumulated depreciation, impairment, or amortization.

Fair Value

The expected proceeds from an asset sale or the financial commitment for a liability shift in an orderly engagement among market participants at the time of determining value.

Loss on Acquisition

A financial loss that occurs when the cost to acquire a company or asset exceeds its fair value.

Gain on Sale

The profit realized from the sale of assets that exceeds the book value of those assets.