Question: The following information is provided in relation to a defined benefit plan operated by Lasco. At 1 January 20X4 , the present value of the
The following information is provided in relation to a defined benefit plan operated by Lasco. At 1 January 20X4 , the present value of the obligation was $140 million and the fair value of the plan assets amounted to $80 million.
| 20X4 | 20X5 | |
| Discount rate at start of year | 4% | 3% |
| Current and past service cost ($m) | 30 | 32 |
| Benefits paid ($m) | 20 | 22 |
| Contribution into plan ($m) | 25 | 30 |
| Present value of obligation at 31 December ($m) | 200 | 230 |
| Fair value of plan assets at 31 December ($m) | 120 | 140 |
Required
- Determine the net plan obligation or asset at 31 December 20X4 and 20X5. (3 Marks)
- A reconciliation showing the re-measurement (i.e. actuarial gain/loss) component for 20X4 and 20X5 (13 Marks)
- The amounts to be taken to profit or loss and other comprehensive income for both financial years. (4 Marks)
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