# ASC 715-20-15: Compensation—Retirement Benefits — Defined Benefit Plans—General — 15 Scope and Scope Exceptions

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## ASC 715-20-15: 15 Scope and Scope Exceptions

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#### Overall Guidance

##### [715-20-15-1](https://asc.understandingaccounting.org/asc/715/20/#715-20-15-1)

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This Subtopic follows the same Scope and Scope Exceptions as outlined in the Overall Subtopic, see Section 715-10-15, with specific transaction qualifications noted below.

#### Transactions

##### [715-20-15-2](https://asc.understandingaccounting.org/asc/715/20/#715-20-15-2)

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The guidance in this Subtopic applies to all single-employer defined benefit pension or other postretirement benefit plans.