INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING(EBOOK-W/WILEY+)
INTERMEDIATE ACCOUNTING(EBOOK-W/WILEY+)
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ISBN: 9781119614142
Author: Kieso
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 20, Problem 20Q
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Prior service cost: The change in the amount of projected benefit due to changes in the act or rules of pension plan is termed as prior service cost. The change usually increases the benefit which the beneficiary receives in future. The changes or amendments change the service cost from the effective date of the rule.

To determine the procedure of recording the prior service cost.

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