Shirley Company obtained the following information at the beginning of the current year prior to the adoption of PAS 19R: Projected benefit obligation      9,000,000 Fair value of plan assets        10,000,000 Unrecognized actuarial loss     1,500,000 During the current year, the actuary determined the current service cost at P2,500,000 and the discount rate at 10%. The actual return on plan assets was P 1,200,000. Contribution to the plan amounted to P500,000. The actuarial loss due to increase in PBO during the year was P900,000 and the average remaining service period is 10 years. What is the employee benefit expense?

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14.Shirley Company obtained the following information at the beginning of the current
year prior to the adoption of PAS 19R:
Projected benefit obligation      9,000,000
Fair value of plan assets        10,000,000
Unrecognized actuarial loss     1,500,000
During the current year, the actuary determined the current service cost at P2,500,000
and the discount rate at 10%. The actual return on plan assets was P 1,200,000.
Contribution to the plan amounted to P500,000. The actuarial loss due to increase in PBO
during the year was P900,000 and the average remaining service period is 10 years.
What is the employee benefit expense?

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