Frost line Equipment Corp. sponsors a defined-benefit pension plan. The following data relates to the operation of the plan for the year 2021: Description Service Cost Contributions to the Plan Amount ($) $520,000 $310,000 Actual Return on Plan Assets $290,000 Projected Benefit Obligation (beginning of year) $4,500,000 Fair Value of Plan Assets (beginning of year) Expected Return on Plan Assets Rate Settlement Rate What is the pension expense reported for 2021? $4,200,000 7% 7%

Frost line Equipment Corp. sponsors a defined-benefit pension plan. The following data relates to the operation of the plan for the year 2021: Description Service Cost Contributions to the Plan Amount ($) $520,000 $310,000 Actual Return on Plan Assets $290,000 Projected Benefit Obligation (beginning of year) $4,500,000 Fair Value of Plan Assets (beginning of year) Expected Return on Plan Assets Rate Settlement Rate What is the pension expense reported for 2021? $4,200,000 7% 7%

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Chapter19: Accounting For Post Retirement Benefits

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