The FASB Requires a Reconciliation of Net Income to Net

question 161

Short Answer

The FASB requires a reconciliation of net income to net cash provided or used by operating activities when the ________ method is used.

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Definitions:

Periodic Pension Expense

The total expense recognized in a period related to an organization’s pension plan.

Funded Status

The financial condition of a pension or other post-employment benefit plan, calculated as the difference between plan assets and obligations.

Defined Contribution Plan

A retirement plan in which the employer, employee, or both make contributions on a regular basis, but the final amount received by the employee depends on the plan's investment performance.