Asked by Kanisha Branner on May 03, 2024
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What is the pension expense for the year ended December 31,2015?
A) $1,140,000
B) $1,065,000
C) $1,200,000
D) $1,137,000
Pension Expense
represents the cost incurred by an employer for maintaining a retirement benefits plan for its employees over a specific period.
Defined Benefit Pension Plan
A type of pension plan where an employer promises a specified pension payment upon retirement, determined by an employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age.
- Get to know the aspects of pension expense and how their values are calculated.
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Jayla PeralesMay 09, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Pension expense ($1,140,000)= service cost ($1,125,000)+ interest cost($75,000)- expected return on plan assets($60,000)
Learning Objectives
- Get to know the aspects of pension expense and how their values are calculated.
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