Maple Construction Corp. has a defined benefit pension plan. Information concerning the 20X7 and 20X8 fiscal years
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Maple Construction Corp. has a defined benefit pension plan. Information concerning the 20X7 and 20X8 fiscal years is presented below:
From the Plan Actuary:
- Current service cost in 20X7 is $450,000 and in 20X8 is $538,000.
- The defined benefit obligation is $5,075,000 at the beginning of 20X7.
- The new past service cost in 20X8 is $55,000, a reduction in benefits.
- Accumulated OCI amounts are losses at the beginning of 20X7, amounting to $797,000.
- Benefits paid to retirees—at end of the year, $245,000 in 20X7, and $305,000 in 20X8.
- Actuarial revaluation in 20X7 showed a $416,000 increase in the obligation due to changes in mortality. Revaluations take place every four years.
From the Plan Trustee:
- Plan assets at market value at the beginning of 20X7 were $3,755,000.
- 20X7 contributions at end of year were $520,000 and in 20X8, $545,000.
- Actual earnings were $296,000 in 20X7 and $90,000 in 20X8.
Other Information:
- Yield on long-term debt, stable in 20X7 and 20X8, 6%.
- The opening net defined benefit liability on the SFP is the opening net amount of the defined benefit obligation and opening fund assets.
Required:
Prepare a spreadsheet for 20X7 and 20X8 that determines pension expense and also the closing net defined benefit asset or liability account and accumulated OCI.
Related Book For
Intermediate Accounting
ISBN: 978-0324300987
10th Edition
Authors: Loren A Nikolai, D. Bazley and Jefferson P. Jones
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