Calculation Of Actual Return On Assets
Question
The following information relates to the pension plan for the employees of Turner Co.: Turner estimates that the average remaining service life is 16 years. Turner's contribution was $378,000 in 2013 and benefits paid were $282,000.
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1/1/12 |
1/1/13 |
1/1/14 |
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Projected benefit obligation |
2,790,000 |
2,988,000 |
4,002,000 |
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Fair value of plan assets |
2,550,000 |
3,120,000 |
3,444,000 |
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AOCI- net (gain) or loss |
-0- |
(432,000) |
(480,000) |
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Settlement rate (for year) |
|
11% |
11% |
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Expected rate of return (for year) |
8% |
7% |
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Turner estimates that the average remaining service life is 16 years. Turner's contribution
was $378,000 in 2013 and benefits paid were $282,000.
The actual return on plan assets in 2013 is
a. $204,000.
b. $228,000.
c. $294,000.
d. $324,000.
Summary
The question belongs to Accounting and it discusses about the calculation of the actual return on plan assets for the year.
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