Assume that at the beginning of the current year, a company has a net gain-AOCI of $25,600,000. At the same time, assume the PBO and the plan assets are $222,400,000 and $153,500,000, respectively. The average remaining service period for the employees expected to receive benefits is 10 years. What is the amount of amortization to pension expense for the year? $1,968,000. $344,000. $336,000. $689,000.

Assume that at the beginning of the current year, a company has a net gain-AOCI of $25,600,000. At the same time, assume the PBO and the plan assets are $222,400,000 and $153,500,000, respectively. The average remaining service period for the employees expected to receive benefits is 10 years. What is the amount of amortization to pension expense for the year? $1,968,000. $344,000. $336,000. $689,000.

Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis

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Chapter19: Accounting For Post Retirement Benefits

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