Current Attempt in ProgressInformation for the Blossom Company pension plan in 2026 is as follows:Service cost is $66000Settlement rate is 10%, expected rate of return is 10%Actual return on plan assets is $160000There are no prior service costs to amortizeAnnual funding contribution is $91000Benefits paid to retirees during the year are $72000Average service life of all covered employees is 15 yearsThe projected benefit obligation on January 1, 2026 was $1110000The value of plan assets on January 1, 2026 was $910000The balance in Other Comprehensive Income- Gains/Losses is a $145000 credit on December 31, 2025.What is the balance of plan assets on December 31, 2026?O $1089000O $1030000O $910000O $1051000

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Information for the Blossom Company pension plan in 2026 is as follows: Service cost is $66000 Settlement rate is 10%, expected rate of return is 10% Actual return on plan assets is $160000 There are no prior service costs to amortize Annual funding contribution is $91000

Information for the Blossom Company pension plan in 2026 is as follows: Service cost is $66000 Settlement rate is 10%, expected rate of return is 10% Actual return on plan assets is $160000 There are no prior service costs to amortize Annual funding contribution is $91000

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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