Ling Ltd operates a defined benefit pension scheme for all of its employees. The closing balances on the scheme assets and liabilities, at 31 December 2020, were $100 million and $104 million respectively. Ling's actuary has provided the following information that has yet to be accounted for in the year-ended 31 December 2020. Required: Show the effects of the above on the financial statements for the year.

Ling Ltd operates a defined benefit pension scheme for all of its employees. The closing balances on the scheme assets and liabilities, at 31 December 2020, were $100 million and $104 million respectively. Ling's actuary has provided the following information that has yet to be accounted for in the year-ended 31 December 2020. Required: Show the effects of the above on the financial statements for the year.

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Chapter19: Accounting For Post Retirement Benefits

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