Answer:
1. ($ in millions)
Dr Pension expense (total) $14
Dr Plan assets (expected return on assets)$4
Cr PBO $16
Cr Net loss—AOCI(current amortization) $2
2 ($ in millions)
Dr Pension expense (total) $10
Dr Plan assets (expected return on assets) $4
Dr Net gain—AOCI(current amortization) $2
Cr PBO $16
($10 service cost + $6 interest cost)
3. ($ in millions)
Dr Pension expense (total) $17
Dr Plan assets (expected return on assets) $4
Cr PBO $16
Cr Net loss—AOCI(current amortization) $2
Cr Prior service cost(current amortization) $3
Explanation:
Preparation of the appropriate general journal entries to record Harrison's pension expense in
1. ($ in millions)
Dr Pension expense (total) $14
($16+$2-$4)
Dr Plan assets (expected return on assets)$4
Cr PBO $16
($10 service cost + $6 interest cost)
Cr Net loss—AOCI(current amortization) $2
2 ($ in millions)
Dr Pension expense (total) $10
($16-$4-$2)
Dr Plan assets (expected return on assets) $4
Dr Net gain—AOCI(current amortization) $2
Cr PBO $16
($10 service cost + $6 interest cost)
3. ($ in millions)
Dr Pension expense (total) $17
($16+$2+$3-$4)
Dr Plan assets (expected return on assets) $4
Cr PBO($10 service cost + $6 interest cost) $16
Cr Net loss—AOCI(current amortization) $2
Cr Prior service cost(current amortization) $3
