An actuarial method used in accounting for pension costs that calculates the actuarial value of liabilities based on current and deferred pensioners' benefits as well as the benefits of current employees for services rendered up to a given date.
The Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC) is a federal corporation established under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) to guarantee basic pension benefits in covered plans. It administers terminated plans and can place liens on corporate assets for certain unfunded pension liabilities.
