Asked by Macey French on Jul 15, 2024

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A pension plan that promises employees a fixed annual pension benefit, based on years of service and compensation, is called a (n)

A) defined contribution plan
B) defined benefit plan
C) unfunded plan
D) compensation plan

Defined Benefit Plan

A pension plan that promises employees a fixed annual pension benefit at retirement, based on years of service and compensation levels.

Pension Plan

A retirement plan that requires an employer to make contributions into a pool of funds set aside for a worker's future benefit.

Annual Pension Benefit

The amount of money an individual receives annually from their retirement plan after retiring.

  • Understand the fundamentals of pension plans and their financial statement implications.
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jessica padillaJul 21, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
A defined benefit plan is a type of pension plan that promises employees a fixed annual pension benefit, based on years of service and compensation. The employer is responsible for funding the plan and is liable for providing the promised benefits to employees upon retirement. The other options (A, C, and D) do not accurately describe a defined benefit plan.