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 19.5MC
To determine
To identify: The correct option.
Given information:
Projected benefited obligation(PBO) as on December 31, Year 7 is $2,000,000.
Projected benefited obligation(PBO) as on December 31, Year 8 is $2,220,000.
Fair value of plan assets as on December 31, Year 7 is $1,750,000.
Fair value of plan assets as on December 31, Year 8 is $2,025,000.
Unrecognized prior service cost as on December 31, Year 7 is $500,000.
Service cost of Year 8 is $200,000.
Expected benefits payable for Year 9 is $400,000.
Discount rate is 6%.
Expected
Remaining service life is 10 years.
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1 Prepare a pension work sheet: insert the January 1, 2020 balances and show the
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b)
Prepare all journal entries.
c)
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