Why this is mistaken
Wrong: The employer's contribution is its defined benefit pension expense.
Correction: Contribution, periodic cost, and funded status come from separate schedules and can differ in the same period.
Where to watch
When this mistake may appear
- A benefit-plan analysis treats this claim as true: The employer's contribution is its defined benefit pension expense.
Check your work
Your work may contain this mistake if:
- The employer's contribution is its defined benefit pension expense.