Insurance Companies and Pension Funds Insurance Companies Insurance companies assume the risk of their clients in return for a fee‚ called the Premium. Most people purchase insurance because they are risk-averse-they would rather pay a certainty equivalent (the premium) than accept a gamble What is Insurance? A contract (policy) in which an individual or entity receives financial protection or reimbursement against losses from an insurance company. The company pools clients’ risks to make payments
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ACT202 Coursework: Budgeting Deadline: Final Week of the semester Hillyard Company‚ an office supplies specialty store‚ prepares its master budget on a quarterly basis. The following data have been assembled to assist in preparing the master budget for the first quarter: a. As of December 31‚ 2011 (the end of the prior quarter)‚ the company’s general ledger showed the following account balances: DEBIT CREDIT $ $ Cash 48‚000 Accounts receivable 224‚000 Finished goods Inventory (1000 units)
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Discuss the “Defined Benefit Mark to Market” change in accounting and its impact on the financial statements. What is “mark to market”? Refer to page 26‚ and 101 In January 27‚ 2012 UPS announces their decision to change their pension accounting method to‚ “Mark to Market” which was previously adopted in the fourth quarter of 2011. This actual change of the accounting system deals with the Internal Revenue code section 475. It’s moving from a cash basis capital gain or losses to a “mark to market”
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Pension Plans and Operating Segments Pension Plans and Operating Segments Memorandum To: CEO From: Controller Re: Pension plans and operating segments for newly acquired company The intent of this memo is to answer questions regarding the pension plans and operating segments of the company we recently acquired with 100% ownership. This company has two operating segments‚ each with its own pension plan. Reporting requirements for these issues are explained below. Pension
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Harrington Corporation Professor Kevin Rock 1 Background • The Harrington Corporation is the leading producer of commercial desk calendars in the US at the time of the case – Founded by Joshua Harrington in 1920 – Headquartered in Boston – Currently owned by Thaddeus Baring‚ a descendant of the founder • Thaddeus Baring is contemplating retirement – The stress and strain of the calendar business is taking a toll on his health – “Every year another calendar: It’s relentless
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Section A Case 2. Pension Plan of Bethlehem Steel Zhineng (Jason) Luo zluo7@illinois.edu 1. The stakeholders in the defined-benefit pension plans include: (1) Plan sponsor‚ often is employer‚ who is responsible for making fixed monthly payments to plan participants from retirement until death. (2) Plan participants‚ often are current or former employees‚ who are eligible for benefits. (3) Pension fund or trust‚
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Chapter scope notes Exclude alternative measures of pension obligation (p.1202) Exclude Other Defined Benefit Plans (pp. 1216) Exclude appendices Characteristics of organizational relationship: operating company & pension plan Emphasis will be on Defined Benefit Pension Plan accounting and reporting Pension plans are provided by organizations to provide for eligible employees upon retirement In Canada they are provincially regulated The concept is straightforward: An organization
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Pensions ACCT 302 Pensions help us live with an income as we get older and have retired. “A pension plan is a financial arrangement that allows individuals to continue receiving some type of regular income even after they are no longer active in the workforce.” (1) Most of the pension options out there are used when you retire however there are certain instances where you can collect a pension before retirement due to a disability. Pension plans are also interchangeable with retirement plans
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Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Board: Hedging Foreign Currency Exposure Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan Board: Hedging Foreign Currency Exposure Issue Identification The Ontario Teacher’s Pension Plan (OTPP) is a defined contribution plan that was created in 1917 to provide and administer a pension plan for Ontario school teachers. Sponsored by the Ontario Government and the Ontario Teacher’s Federation‚ the plan currently supports 343‚000 teachers‚ former teachers and pensioners. The recent
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world including Malaysia‚ Singapore‚ and showcases practical examples of companies which have successfully implemented flexi-work arrangements. The common flexi-work arrangements include: flexi-time‚ permanent part-time work‚ job-sharing‚ compressed work week‚ teleworking‚ and annualised hours. The successful implementation of flexi-work arrangements contributes to a conducive and supportive work environment. This enables companies to attract‚ motivate and retain valued employees who are dedicated and
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