ACC 541 Week 5 Discussion

Post a total of 3 substantive responses over 2 separate days for full participation. This includes your initial post and 2 replies to classmates or your faculty member.

Due Thursday

Respond to the following in a minimum of 175 words:

In general, Social Security benefits and employee pension plan benefits do not cover enough of a typical retiree’s expenses, and many firms are discontinuing generous employee pension plans. 2 major types of employee retirement plans are defined benefit plans and defined contribution plans.

• • What are the advantages of a defined benefit plan and defined contribution plan?
  • What are the disadvantages of a defined benefit plan and defined contribution plan?
  • If you could only select either a defined benefit plan or a defined contribution plan, which would you choose? Why?

Due Monday

Reply to at least 2 of your classmates with a minimum of 175 words. Be constructive and professional in your responses.

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