A DB Scheme, or Defined-Benefit Pension Scheme, promises a specified pension payment, lump-sum, or combination thereof on retirement that is predetermined by a formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age.
A defined-benefit (DB) pension scheme is an occupational pension plan where the retirement benefits are predetermined by a specific formula, typically incorporating years of service and salary levels. The pension is funded accordingly, and accounting for pension costs presents specific challenges governed by Section 28 of the Financial Reporting Standard in the UK and IAS 19.
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