4 A pension liability is reported when the projected benefit obligation exceeds the fair value of pension plan assets. the pension expense reported for the period is greater than the funding amount for the same period. accumulated other comprehensive income exceeds the fair value of pension plan assets. the accumulated benefit obligation is less than the fair value of pension plan assets. QUESTION 5 "When a company adopts a pension plan, prior service costs should be charged to" operations of prior periods. other comprehensive income (PSC). retained earnings. accumulated other comprehensive income (PSC)