A Guide To Implementation Of Statement 106 On Employers Accounting For Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pension PDF Download

"This paper examines Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 106 - Employers' Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions, the accounting pronouncement which requires employers to accrue the cost of providing future healthcare benefits to retirees. Section 1 discusses a historical perspective. Section 2 describes the major terms and concepts of SFAS No. 106, with a detailed illustration. Section 3 examines the accounting issues and arguments. Section 4 looks at the financial impact on the business community: prefunding vehicles, the consequences for plan designs, special considerations for regulated utilities and some implementation issues. Section 5 is an empirical field study of what one firm, Washington Water Power Company, is doing in response to the new reporting requirements. Section 6 looks at the international situation and presents conclusions"--Document.