Intermediate Accounting (2nd Edition)
Intermediate Accounting (2nd Edition)
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9780134730370
Author: Elizabeth A. Gordon, Jana S. Raedy, Alexander J. Sannella
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 19, Problem 19.7P

a.

To determine

The value of total pension cost for the year as per IFRS.

Given information:

Fair value of plan assets at the beginning is $8,010.

Value of PBO at the beginning is $9,133.

Service cost is $1,827.

Settlement rate is 8%.

Expected rate on plan assets is 8%.

Actual return on plan assets is $570.

Contribution for the year is $1,060.

Benefit paid for the year is $900.

AOCI related to prior service cost at the beginning is $2,020.

Amortization of prior service cost is $670.

Actuarial gain is $3,012.

Average remaining service life of the employee base is 5 years

b.

To determine

The value of closing balance of plan assets and PBO.

Given information:

Fair value of plan assets at the beginning is $8,010.

Value of PBO at the beginning is $9,133.

Service cost is $1,827.

Settlement rate is 8%.

Expected rate on plan assets is 8%.

Actual return on plan assets is $570.

Contribution for the year is $1,060.

Benefit paid for the year is $900.

AOCI related to prior service cost at the beginning is $2,020.

Amortization of prior service cost is $670.

Actuarial gain is $3,012.

Average remaining service life of the employee base is 5 years

c.

To determine

The value of the net pension liability.

d.

To determine

To prepare: The journal entry to record current year pension cost.

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Hicks Cable Company has a defined benefit pension plan. Three alternative possibilities for pension-related data at January 1, 2021, are shown below:    ($ in thousands)   Case 1 Case 2 Case 3 Net loss (gain)—AOCI, Jan. 1 $ 337   $ (407 ) $ 297   2021 loss (gain) on plan assets   (28 )   (25 )   5   2021 loss (gain) on PBO   (40 )   33     (301 ) Accumulated benefit obligation, Jan. 1   (3,120 )   (2,720 )   (1,620 ) Projected benefit obligation, Jan. 1   (3,480 )   (2,840 )   (1,870 ) Fair value of plan assets, Jan. 1   2,970     2,870     1,720   Average remaining service periodof active employees (years)   12     15     10      Required:1. For each independent case, calculate any amortization of the net loss or gain that should be included as a component of pension expense for 2021.2. For each independent case, determine the net loss—AOCI or net gain—AOCI as of January 1, 2022.

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