The following year-end information is for the pension plan for the employees of Ortiz Motors, Inc. Ortiz
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Ortiz estimates that the average remaining service life is 15 years. Ortiz Motor's contribution to the pension fund was $520,000 in 2012 and benefits paid to retirees that year were $280,000.
(i) Calculate the interest cost for 2012.
(ii) Calculate the unexpected gain or loss in 2012.
(iii) Calculate the amortization of the net gain for 2012 using the corridor method.
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12/31/11 12/31/12 Accumulated benefit obligation $2,800,000 $3,760,000 Projected benefit obligation 3,040,000 4,000,000 Fair value of plan assets 3,080,000 3,520,000 (425,000) AOCI-Net (gain) or loss (480,000) $200,000 Actual return on plan assets in 2012: 8% Actuary's discount rate 7% Expected rate of return on assets 6%
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