In a previous project, The Chocolate Factory considered establishing a final earnings DB pension plan. A split-rate formula equal to 1.30% of pensionable earnings up to the CPP covered earnings limit and 1.75% of pensionable earnings in excess of the CPP covered earnings limit per year of service was proposed by your firm. In the end, management at The Chocolate Factory was very reluctant to establish a final earnings defined benefit pension plan because of the potential risks associated with the funding and accounting for such a plan.