Question

A pension liability is reported when _______.

A. the accumulated benefit obligation is less than the fair value of pension plan assets.
B. accumulated other comprehensive income exceeds the fair value of pension plan assets.
C. the projected benefit obligation exceeds the fair value of pension plan assets.
D. the pension expense reported for the period is greater than the funding amount for the same period.

Answer 1

A. the accumulated benefit obligation is less than the fair value of pension plan assets.