Question: Please answer ASAP, in hand w Pension Question ( 3 5 marks ) Arielle Inc. has had a defined benefit pension plan since January 1

Please answer ASAP, in hand w
Pension Question (35 marks) Arielle Inc. has had a defined benefit pension plan since January 1,2020.
The following represents beginning balances as at January 1,2024:
Plan Asset $1,255,300; Defined Benefit Obligation $1,388,000; Net Pension Liability $132,700,
AOCI - loss of $45,600
Additional Information is as follows for 2024:
Current Service cost is $275,000 for 2024
Company Funding/Contribution is $290,000 for 2024. Funding is made on December 31.
Actual return on assets is $69,200 for 2024.
On December 31,2024, there is an increase in obligation of $43,000 due to changes in Actuarial
assumptions about years of service.
There are payments made equal to $84,500 to retired employees in 2024(payments to retirees are
made at the end of the year on December 31).
There is a Past service cost of $81,600 from plan amendment dated January 1,2024 : liability is increased
because benefits were increased on a retroactive basis.
For 2024, the assumed interest rate is 5%. Assume IFRS.
Required:
Determine Defined Benefit Obligation, Pension Asset, Pension Expense, AOCI, and Net
Pension Asset/Liability for 2024. Prepare a spreadsheet to determine all these pension items.
(20 marks)
Prepare the required journal entries for 2024(8 marks)
Prepare a partial balance sheet and a partial income statement for 2024(including proper
titles)(5 marks)
Record 5 of the required note disclosures for 2024(2 marks)
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