Melanie Vail Corp. sponsors a defined benefit pension plan for its employees. On
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Question
Melanie Vail Corp. sponsors a defined benefit pension plan for its employees. On January 1, 2015, the following balances relate to this plan.
Plan assets
$480,000
Projected benefit obligation
625,000
Accumulated OCI (PSC)
100,000
As a result of the operation of the plan during 2015, the following additional data are provided by the actuary.
Service cost for 2015
$90,000
Settlement rate
9%
Actual return on plan assets in 2015
57,000
Amortization of prior service cost
19,000
Expected return on plan assets
52,000
Unexpected loss from change in projected benefit obligation, due to change in actuarial predictions
76,000
Contributions in 2015
99,000
Benefits paid retirees in 2015
85,000
Download the Excel Template linked at the bottom of this page, containing the spreadsheets you will need for this exercise.
1. Prepare the journal entry using the spreadsheet Journal Entries to record pension expense in 2015. You need to prepare journal entries for only #1 above.
2. Indicate the reporting of the 2015 pension amounts in the income statement and balance sheet using the spreadsheet Pensions. You need to show financial statements’ presentations for only #1 above.
Plan assets
$480,000
Projected benefit obligation
625,000
Accumulated OCI (PSC)
100,000
Explanation / Answer
Service Cost 90000 Interest Cost 56250 Expected Return on plan assets -52000 Amortization of prior service cost 19000 Amortization of experience Loss/(Gain) 76000 Pension Expenses 189250 Dr Cr pension Expense 189250 Cash 99000 OCI 81000 pension Liability 171250 Reporting in Financial statements Balance Sheet Assets Cash -99000 Liabilities Accrued Cost -171250 Equity AOC Loss 81000 Retained earning 189250 Income Statement Revenue Expenses Pension Expense 189250