Multi-Employer Pension Plan (MEPP) Withdrawal Accrual
Accruing a liability when a hauling division exits a union-sponsored multi-employer pension plan.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pension Settlement/Withdrawal Expense | Expense (+) | 2,000,000.00 | - |
| Multi-Employer Pension Withdrawal Liability | Liability (+) | - | 2,000,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
Waste management has a high union presence (e.g., Teamsters). If the company closes a hauling depot or decertifies a union, they may trigger a 'Withdrawal Liability' for their share of the pension plan's underfunding. Under ASC 715, once the withdrawal is 'probable and estimable,' the entire exit fee must be expensed.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
This is a massive 'hidden' liability that doesn't appear on the balance sheet until the decision to exit is made.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Closure of routes or depots. Auditors will check if any 'mass withdrawal' events have been triggered by the union.
📄 Required Documentation
Actuarial 'Demand Letter' from the pension fund and the union contract terms.
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