Use the Table for the Question(s)below

question 84

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following average annual returns:

-What is the excess return for Treasury bills?

• A)0%
• B)-8.4%
• C)-2.7%
• D)-1.4%

Differentiate between defined benefit and defined contribution pension plans including their characteristics and accounting treatment.

Comprehend the impact of pension plan amendments on financial statements, specifically relating to prior service cost.

Grasp the concept of projected benefit obligation versus accumulated benefit obligation and their respective impacts on pension accounting.

Recognize the significance of actuarial assumptions and their effect on pension costs and obligations.

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