($ in millions) debit (Credit)Beginning balanceService costInterest costExpected return on assetsGain/loss on assetsAmortization of:Prior service costNet gain/ lossLoss on PBOContributions to fundRetiree benefits paidEnding balanceMultiple ChoiceWhat was Herring's prior service cost at the beginning of the year?$92 million.$64 million.$78 million.PriorNetPlan Service (Gain) PensionPBO Assets Cost(580)$82 million.(33)(59)59(667) 335(14)78Loss Expense Cash82(4)3310286(31)(80)Net Pension(Liability)/Asset(333)

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($ in millions) debit (Credit) Beginning balance Service cost Interest cost Expected return on assets Gain/loss on assets Amortization of: Prior service cost Net gain/ loss Loss on PBO Contributions to fund Retiree benefits paid Ending balance Multiple Choice $92 million. What was Herring's prior service cost at the beginning of the year? $64 million. $78 million. Plan PBO Assets (580) $82 million. (33) 59 (59) (667) 335 Prior Net Service (Gain) Pension Cost Loss 82 (14) 78 (4) 33 102 Net Pension Expense Cash (Liability)/Asset 86 (31) (80) (333)

($ in millions) debit (Credit) Beginning balance Service cost Interest cost Expected return on assets Gain/loss on assets Amortization of: Prior service cost Net gain/ loss Loss on PBO Contributions to fund Retiree benefits paid Ending balance Multiple Choice $92 million. What was Herring's prior service cost at the beginning of the year? $64 million. $78 million. Plan PBO Assets (580) $82 million. (33) 59 (59) (667) 335 Prior Net Service (Gain) Pension Cost Loss 82 (14) 78 (4) 33 102 Net Pension Expense Cash (Liability)/Asset 86 (31) (80) (333)

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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