Question textNet interest cost is a component of pensionexpense under IFRS. How is net interest costcalculated?Select one:а.Interest expense on the defined benefitobligation (DBO), net of expected interestincome earned on plan assets.b.The increase in the DBO over the period, netof the increase in the plan assets over theperiod.С.Interest expense on the DBO, net of actualinterest income earned on plan assets.d.The increase in the DBO over the period, netof the increase in the plan assets over theperiod. Question textGreat Cosmetics Corp., a company reporting under IFRS,has a defined benefit pension plan. Pension informationconcerning the 2019 and 2020 fiscal years is presentedbelow (in millions):Information provided by the pension plan actuaryDefined benefit obligation (DBO),$2,000December 31, 2019Past service cost (PSC) from a plan400amendment made January 2, 2020Current service cost (CSC) for 20205202020 interest cost on DBO, based on 10%180discount rate2020 actuarial gain on DBO arising from a250change in estimateBenefits paidFunding for the yearInformation provided by the pension plan trusteeFair value of plan assets, January 1, 2020$1,800Actual return on plan assets180What is the net defined benefit liability/asset balanceon the balance sheet at January 1, 2020?Select one:а.$200 net defined benefit liability.b.$200 net defined benefit asset.C.$2,000 net defined benefit liability.d.$3,800 net defined benefit asset.

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Question text Net interest cost is a component of pension expense under IFRS. How is net interest cost calculated? Select one: а. Interest expense on the defined benefit obligation (DBO), net of expected interest income earned on plan assets. b. The increase in the DBO over the period, net of the increase in the plan assets over the period. С. Interest expense on the DB0, net of actual interest income earned on plan assets. d. The increase in the DBO over the period, net of the increase in the plan assets over the period.

Question text Net interest cost is a component of pension expense under IFRS. How is net interest cost calculated? Select one: а. Interest expense on the defined benefit obligation (DBO), net of expected interest income earned on plan assets. b. The increase in the DBO over the period, net of the increase in the plan assets over the period. С. Interest expense on the DB0, net of actual interest income earned on plan assets. d. The increase in the DBO over the period, net of the increase in the plan assets over the period.

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