# ASC 962-40-15: Plan Accounting—Defined Contribution Pension Plans — Terminating Plans — 15 Scope and Scope Exceptions

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## ASC 962-40-15: 15 Scope and Scope Exceptions

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#### Overall Guidance

##### [962-40-15-1](https://asc.understandingaccounting.org/asc/962/40/#962-40-15-1)

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This Subtopic follows the same Scope and Scope Exceptions as outlined in the Overall Subtopic (see Section 962-10-15).