Question: Hicks Cable Company has a defined benefit pension plan. Three alternative possibilities for pension-related data at January 1, 2024, are shown below: ($ in thousands)
Hicks Cable Company has a defined benefit pension plan. Three alternative possibilities for pension-related data at January 1, 2024, are shown below:
| ($ in thousands) | |||
| Case 1 | Case 2 | Case 3 | |
| Net loss (gain)AOCI, January 1 | $ 322 | $ (340) | 256 |
| 2024 loss (gain) on plan assets | (13) | (10) | 4 |
| 2024 loss (gain) on PBO | (25) | 18 | (267) |
| Accumulated benefit obligation, January 1 | (2,970) | (2,570) | (1,470) |
| Projected benefit obligation, January 1 | (3,330) | (2,690) | (1,720) |
| Fair value of plan assets, January 1 | 2,820 | 2,720 | 1,570 |
| Average remaining service period of active employees (years) | 14 | 17 | 12 |
Required:
For each independent case, calculate any amortization of the net loss or gain that should be included as a component of pension expense for 2024.
For each independent case, determine the net lossAOCI or net gainAOCI as of January 1, 2025.
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