
Concept explainers
(1)
Projected benefit obligation (PBO): This is the estimated present value of future retirement benefits, accumulated based on the future compensation levels.
To determine: PBO as at December 31, 2016 for L Industries.
(2)
Plan assets: The assets which are used to satisfy the postretirement obligation are held as a pension fund by the trustee, to invest the employer contributions,
To determine: Plan assets as at December 31, 2016 for L Industries.
(3)
Pension expense: Pension expense is an expense to the employer paid as compensation after the completion of services performed by the employees.
Pension expense includes the following components:
- Service cost
- Interest cost
- Expected return on plan assets
- Amortization of prior service cost
- Amortization of net loss or net gain
To determine: Pension expense as at December 31, 2016 for L Industries.

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