Chapter 20: Q11Q. (page 1161)
In computing the interest component of pension expense, what interest rates may be used?
Interest cost classified under the components of pension expense is a variable deducted from the service cost while ascertaining the value of pension expense during the accounting year.
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Henning Company sponsors a defined benefit pension plan for its employees. The following data relate to the operation of the plan for the year 2017 in which no benefits were paid. 1. The actuarial present value of future benefits earned by employees for services rendered in 2017 amounted to \(56,000. 2. The company’s funding policy requires a contribution to the pension trustee amounting to \)145,000 for 2017. 3. As of January 1, 2017, the company had a projected benefit obligation of \(900,000, an accumulated benefit obligation of \)800,000, and a debit balance of \(400,000 in accumulated OCI (PSC). The fair value of pension plan assets amounted to \)600,000 at the beginning of the year. The actual and expected return on plan assets was \(54,000. The settlement rate was 9%. No gains or losses occurred in 2017 and no benefits were paid. 4. Amortization of prior service cost was \)50,000 in 2017. Amortization of net gain or loss was not required in 2017. Instructions (a) Determine the amounts of the components of pension expense that should be recognized by the company in 2017. (b) Prepare the journal entry or entries to record pension expense and the employer’s contribution to the pension trustee in 2017. (c) Indicate the amounts that would be reported on the income statement and the balance sheet for the year 2017.
Differentiate between a defined contribution pension plan and a defined benefit pension plan. Explain how the employer’s obligation differs between the two types of plans.
At January 1, 2017, Hennein Company had plan assets of \(280,000 and a projected benefit obligation of the same amount. During 2017, service cost was \)27,500, the settlement rate was 10%, actual and expected return on plan assets were \(25,000, contributions were \)20,000, and benefits paid were $17,500. Prepare a pension worksheet for Hennein Company for 2017.
Ferreri Company received the following selected information from its pension plan trustee concerning the operation of the company’s defined benefit pension plan for the year ended December 31, 2017. January 1, December 31, 2017 2017 Projected benefit obligation \(1,500,000 \)1,527,000 Market-related and fair value of plan assets 800,000 1,130,000 Accumulated benefit obligation 1,600,000 1,720,000 Accumulated OCI (G/L)—Net gain –0– (200,000) The service cost component of pension expense for employee services rendered in the current year amounted to \(77,000 and the amortization of prior service cost was \)120,000. The company’s actual funding (contributions) of the plan in 2017 amounted to \(250,000. The expected return on plan assets and the actual rate were both 10%; the interest/discount (settlement) rate was 10%. Accumulated other comprehensive income (PSC) had a balance of \)1,200,000 on January 1, 2017. Assume no benefits paid in 2017. Instructions (a) Determine the amounts of the components of pension expense that should be recognized by the company in 2017. (b) Prepare the journal entry to record pension expense and the employer’s contribution to the pension plan in 2017. (c) Indicate the pension-related amounts that would be reported on the income statement and the balance sheet for Ferreri Company for the year 2017.
At the end of the current year, Joshua Co. has a defined benefit obligation of \(335,000 and pension plan assets with a fair value of \)345,000. The amount of the vested benefits for the plan is \(225,000. Joshua has a liability gain of \)8,300 (beginning accumulated OCI is zero). What amount and account(s) related to its pension plan will be reported on the company’s statement of financial position?
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