# ASC 325-960-15: Investments—Other — Plan Accounting—Defined Benefit Pension Plans — 15 Scope and Scope Exceptions

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## ASC 325-960-15: 15 Scope and Scope Exceptions

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#### Overall Guidance

##### [325-960-15-1](https://asc.understandingaccounting.org/asc/325/960/#325-960-15-1)

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