PPA Meets CAS: An Industry/Government Discussion of Harmonizing the Pension Protection Act and Cost Accounting Standards Meeting

Under the Pension Protection Act of 2006 (PPA), the Cost Accounting Standards Board (CASB) must “harmonize” CAS 412 and 413 with the minimum required contribution rules of ERISA by January 1, 2010. This symposium offers an opportunity for representatives of diverse industry groups to exchange views with each other and with the Government about issues for the CASB to consider during its “harmonization” process. This meeting intends to create an opportunity for a candid discussion about the difficult issues that the Government and industry face in common.