Friday, January 27, 2012

The following defined pension data of Rydell Corp. apply to the year 2010

The following defined pension data of Rydell Corp. apply to the year 2010. For 2010, prepare a pension worksheet for Rydell Corp. that shows the journal entry for pension expense and the year-end balances in the related pension accounts.
Projected benefit obligation, 1/1/10 (before amendment) $560,000
Plan assets, 1/1/10 546,200
Pension liability 13,800
On January 1, 2010, Rydell Corp., through plan amendment,
grants prior service benefits having a present value of 120,000

Settlement rate 9%
Service cost 58,000
Contributions (funding) 65,000
Actual (expected) return on plan assets 52,280
Benefits paid to retirees 40,000
Prior service cost amortization for 2010 17,000

Instructions:
For 2010, prepare a pension worksheet for Rydell Corp. that shows the journal entry for pension expense and the year-end balances in the related pension accounts.

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