# ASC 205-960-15: Presentation of Financial Statements — Plan Accounting—Defined Benefit Pension Plans — 15 Scope and Scope Exceptions

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## ASC 205-960-15: 15 Scope and Scope Exceptions

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#### Overall Guidance

##### [205-960-15-1](https://asc.understandingaccounting.org/asc/205/960/#205-960-15-1)

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This Subtopic follows the same Scope and Scope Exceptions as outlined in the Overall Subtopic, see Section 960-10-15.