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Definition of a Pension Plan

The following definition has been adopted for the purposes of determining which Part of the CICA Handbook - Accounting applies to a reporting entity.

Pension Plan as defined in the CICA Handbook – Accounting:

A pension plan is any arrangement (contractual or otherwise) whereby a program is established to provide retirement income to employees.

Benefit Plan as defined in the CICA Handbook – Accounting:

A benefit plan is any arrangement whereby an entity undertakes to provide its employees with benefits after active service in exchange for their services.