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Chapter 19, Problem 1FSC
a.
To determine
The value of growth in pension cost and net income at the end of the year.
b.
To determine
The value of funded status and percentage.
c.
To determine
The change in the settlement rate and expected return on plan assets.
d.
To determine
The change in net periodic benefit cost.
e.
To determine
To compare: The pension cost after taxes as a percentage of net income and the net pension obligation as a percentage of liabilities.
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