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On January 1, 2018, Medical Transport Company's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was $25 million. At the end of 2018, retiree benefits paid were $3 million. Service cost for 2018 is $7 million. Assumptions regarding the trend of future health care

On January 1, 2018, Medical Transport Company's accumulated postretirement benefit obligation was $25 million. At the end of 2018, retiree benefits paid were $3 million. Service cost for 2018 is $7 million. Assumptions regarding the trend of future health care costs were revised at the end of 2018, causing the actuary to revise downward the estimate of the APBO by $1 million. The actuary's discount rate is 8%. Determine the amount of the accumulated postretirement benefit obligation at December 31, 2018.
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Chapter # 17- Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits
Section: Brief Exercises
Problem: 15
Posted Date: May 30, 2017 09:03:03
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