# ASC 320-965-15: Investments—Debt Securities — Plan Accounting—Health and Welfare Benefit Plans — 15 Scope and Scope Exceptions

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## ASC 320-965-15: 15 Scope and Scope Exceptions

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#### Overall Guidance

##### [320-965-15-1](https://asc.understandingaccounting.org/asc/320/965/#320-965-15-1)

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This Subtopic follows the same Scope and Scope Exceptions as outlined in the Overall Subtopic, see Section 965-10-15.