Answer:
1. ($ in millions)
Dr Pension expense $19
Dr Plan assets (expected return on assets) $20
Cr PBO$33
Cr Net loss—AOCI(current amortization) $6
2. ($ in millions)
Dr Pension expense $26
Dr Plan assets (expected return on assets) $16
Dr Net gain—AOCI(current amortization) $6
Cr PBO $48
3. ($ in millions)
Dr Pension expense $45
Dr Plan assets (expected return on assets) $16
Cr PBO $48
Cr Net loss—AOCI(current amortization) $6
Cr Prior service cost (current Amortization) $7
Explanation:
Preparation of the appropriate general journal entries to record Harrison's pension expense
1. ($ in millions)
Dr Pension expense $19
($33+$6-$20)
Dr Plan assets (expected return on assets) $20
Cr PBO($26 service cost + $7 interest cost) $33
Cr Net loss—AOCI(current amortization) $6
2. ($ in millions)
Dr Pension expense $26
($48-$16-$6)
Dr Plan assets (expected return on assets) $16
Dr Net gain—AOCI(current amortization) $6
Cr PBO($26 service cost + $22 interest cost) $48
3. ($ in millions)
Dr Pension expense $45
($48+$6+$7-$16)
Dr Plan assets (expected return on assets) $16
Cr PBO($26 service cost + $22 interest cost) $48
Cr Net loss—AOCI(current amortization) $6
Cr Prior service cost (current Amortization) $7
