Intermediate Accounting
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ISBN: 9780136912644
Author: Elizabeth A. Gordon; Jana S. Raedy; Alexander J. Sannella
Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
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Chapter 19, Problem 19.27BE
To determine
The value of pension asset or pension liability at the balance sheet date at the end of year.
Given information:
PBO at the beginning is $900,000.
Service Cost is $350,000.
Pension benefits paid is $210,000.
Contribution into the plan is $85,000.
Fair value of plan assets at the beginning of the year is $865,000.
Return on plan assets is $100,000.
Settlement rate is 5%.
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