The following incomplete (columns have missing amounts) pension spreadsheet is for the current year for First Republic Corporation (FRC). Prior Plan Service Net ($ in millions) Debit(Credit) Beginning balance Pension Net Pension PBO Assets Cost (Gain)/Loss Expense Cash (Liability)/Asset (700) 28 (90) Service cost 62 Interest cost 49 Expected return on assets Gain/loss on assets 68 (2) Amortization of: Prior service cost (7) Net gain/loss Loss on PBO (8) (45) Contributions to fund (65) Retiree benefits paid 730 (81) Ending balance the year? What was the net pension asset/liability reported in the balance sheet at the end Multiple Choice Net pension asset of $24 million. Next > Prey 18 of 39

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The image presents an incomplete pension spreadsheet for the current year for First Republic Corporation (FRC). The spreadsheet includes various financial metrics related to pensions divided into columns for Plan, PBO (Projected Benefit Obligation), Assets, Prior Service Cost, Net (Gain)/Loss, Pension Expense, Cash, and Net Pension (Liability)/Asset. Here is a detailed explanation of the content:

1. **Beginning Balance:**
   - PBO: (700)
   - Assets: 68

2. **Service Cost:**
   - Expense: 28

3. **Interest Cost:**
   - Amount: 62

4. **Expected Return on Assets:**
   - Amount: 49

5. **Gain/Loss on Assets:**
   - Amount: (2)

6. **Amortization of Prior Service Cost:**
   - Amount: 3

7. **Net Gain/Loss:**
   - Amount: (8)

8. **Loss on PBO:**
   - Amount: (45)

9. **Contributions to Fund:**
   - Amount: (65)

10. **Retiree Benefits Paid:**
    - Amount: (81)

11. **Ending Balance:**
    - Assets: 730

**Question at the Bottom:**
- The document asks what the net pension asset/liability reported in the balance sheet at the end of the year was.
- An option for "Net pension asset of $24 million" is provided.

Please note, the image does not provide full details for all cells and some data points may be missing.
Transcribed Image Text:The image presents an incomplete pension spreadsheet for the current year for First Republic Corporation (FRC). The spreadsheet includes various financial metrics related to pensions divided into columns for Plan, PBO (Projected Benefit Obligation), Assets, Prior Service Cost, Net (Gain)/Loss, Pension Expense, Cash, and Net Pension (Liability)/Asset. Here is a detailed explanation of the content: 1. **Beginning Balance:** - PBO: (700) - Assets: 68 2. **Service Cost:** - Expense: 28 3. **Interest Cost:** - Amount: 62 4. **Expected Return on Assets:** - Amount: 49 5. **Gain/Loss on Assets:** - Amount: (2) 6. **Amortization of Prior Service Cost:** - Amount: 3 7. **Net Gain/Loss:** - Amount: (8) 8. **Loss on PBO:** - Amount: (45) 9. **Contributions to Fund:** - Amount: (65) 10. **Retiree Benefits Paid:** - Amount: (81) 11. **Ending Balance:** - Assets: 730 **Question at the Bottom:** - The document asks what the net pension asset/liability reported in the balance sheet at the end of the year was. - An option for "Net pension asset of $24 million" is provided. Please note, the image does not provide full details for all cells and some data points may be missing.
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