Accounting Liabilities under the Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act

Article Abstract:

The Multiemployer Pension Plan Amendments Act of 1980 (MePPA) is examined to gauge the effect of recent legal decisions. Legally enforceable obligations should be disclosed on balance sheets. The multiemployer's legal responsibilities are accounting liabilities. Consideration must be given to the withdrawal liability.

Pensions

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Hedge Accounting for Anticipatory Hedges of Short- Term Liabilities

Article Abstract:

Because of interest rate volatility various institutions are engaged in interest rate futures transactions. Guidelines must be established for the accounting profession to accommodate these transactions. A balance must be achieved between flexibility and safety.

Economic aspects, Hedging (Finance), Interest rates

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Pension Reporting by Municipalities

Article Abstract:

A lack of uniformity exists in local government reporting of pension monies. The government's accounting standards board should establish a narrow range of acceptable pension disclosures. Auditors and state regulators should enforce existing standards.

Standards, Compensation and benefits, Accounting, Disclosure statements (Accounting)

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