Question

On January 1, 2021, Newlin Co. has the following balances: Projected benefit obligation $3,500,000 Fair value of plan assets 3,000,000 The settlement rate is 10%. Other data related to the pension plan for 2021 are: Service cost $300,000 Amortization of prior service costs due to increase in benefits 100,000 Contributions 500,000 Benefits paid 225,000 Actual return on plan assets 395,000 Amortization of net gain 30,000 The balance of the projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2021 is

Answer 1

Answer:

$3,925,000

Explanation:

Calculation to determine what The balance of the projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2021 is

Projected benefit obligation $3,500,000

Add Service cost $300,000

Add Interest cost $350,000

(3,500,000X.1)

Less Benefits paid ($225,000)

Projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2021 $3,925,000

Therefore The balance of the projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2021 is $3,925,000