The return on plan assets a.is the change in the fair value of the plan assets during the year. b. includes interest, dividends, and gains or losses from the sale of investments. c. is the actual rate of return times the fair value of the plan assets at the beginning of the period. d. does not include unrealized gains and/or losses on the assets in the plan.

The return on plan assets a.is the change in the fair value of the plan assets during the year. b. includes interest, dividends, and gains or losses from the sale of investments. c. is the actual rate of return times the fair value of the plan assets at the beginning of the period. d. does not include unrealized gains and/or losses on the assets in the plan.

Financial Reporting, Financial Statement Analysis and Valuation

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Chapter9: Operating Activities

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