What Is an Actuarial Loss

question 27

Multiple Choice

What is an actuarial loss?

• A)An unfavourable difference between actual and expected amounts for pension plan obligations.
• B)A favourable difference between actual and expected amounts for pension assets.
• C)An unfavourable difference between actual and expected amounts for pension contributions.
• D)A favourable difference between actual and expected amounts for pension obligations.

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Definitions:

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