Pension Planning

Accrued Benefits Method
An actuarial method used in accounting for pension costs that calculates the actuarial value of liabilities based on current and deferred pensioners' benefits as well as the benefits of current employees for services rendered up to a given date.
Past Service Liability
Past Service Liability refers to the obligations to fund an employee's benefits in a pension plan for their prior service before entering into the pension plan. It is a crucial element in pension planning and impacts the financing of future benefits.

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