Chapter 17, Problem 17.30E

(1)

To determine

Other postretirement benefits: The postretirement benefits which are provided by employers, other than pensions, like medical insurance, life insurance, and legal services, and healthcare benefits, are referred to as other postretirement benefits.

Postretirement benefit expense: This is an expense to the employer paid as compensation after the completion of services performed by the employees for the other postretirement benefits.

To determine: Amortization of prior service cost.

(2)

To determine

Postretirement benefit expense for 2016.