Webb Corp. sponsors a defined benefit pension plan for its employees. On January 1, 2020, the following balances relate to this plan. Plan assets    $480,000 Projected benefit obligation  600,000 Pension asset/liability  120,000 Accumulated OCI (PSC)  100,000 Dr. As a result of the operation of the plan during 2020, the following additional data are provided by the actuary. Service cost    $90,000 Settlement rate, 9%   Actual return on plan assets 55,000 Amortization of prior service cost 19,000 Expected return on plan assets 52,000 Unexpected loss from change in projected benefit obligation, due to change in actuarial predictions 76,000 Contributions 99,000 Benefits paid retirees 85,000 Instructions Using the data above, compute pension expense for Webb Corp. for the year 2020 by preparing a pension worksheet. Prepare the journal entry for pension expense for 2020.

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Webb Corp. sponsors a defined benefit pension plan for its employees. On January 1, 2020, the following balances relate to this plan.

Plan assets    $480,000
Projected benefit obligation  600,000
Pension asset/liability  120,000
Accumulated OCI (PSC)  100,000 Dr.

As a result of the operation of the plan during 2020, the following additional data are provided by the actuary.

Service cost    $90,000
Settlement rate, 9%  
Actual return on plan assets 55,000
Amortization of prior service cost 19,000
Expected return on plan assets 52,000
Unexpected loss from change in projected benefit obligation,
 due to change in actuarial predictions
76,000
Contributions 99,000
Benefits paid retirees 85,000

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  1. Using the data above, compute pension expense for Webb Corp. for the year 2020 by preparing a pension worksheet.
  2. Prepare the journal entry for pension expense for 2020.
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