
Concept explainers
Pension: A fixed sum of money, receivable in future or after the age of retirement, which the beneficiary has invested during the period of employment is termed as pension. This pension is mostly offered to government, public sector and some private sector employees.
Plan assets: Assets which are created maintained and planned for a specific purpose or benefit is termed as plan asset. The contribution of both the employer and beneficiary is encouraged by the management and maintained by the officer appointed for pension planning. These contributions are distributed to various investments which yield good
Comprehensive income: A statement that shows the income or revenues or benefits and loss or expenses recognized over a specific period of time is termed as comprehensive income.
(a)
To determine the different kinds of pension plan.
(b)
To determine the pension expense for the years 2015 and 2014.
(c)
To determine the effect of pension plan in the financial statement.
(d)
To determine the target allocation of pension expense.

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