how to calculate accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI)
Question
The following information relates to the pension plan for the employees of Turner Co.
1/1/12 1/1/13 1/1/14
Projected benefit obligation 2,790,000 2,988,000 4,002,000
Fair value of plan assets 2,550,000 3,120,000 3,444,000
AOCI- net (gain) or loss 0 (432,000) (480,000)
Settlement rate (for year) 11% 11%
Expected rate of return (for year) 8% 7%
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.
To calculate the amount of AOCI (net gain) amortization in2013, the corridor we should use is
a. 10% of 2,988,000.
b. 10% of 3,120,000
c. 10% of 3,444,000
d. 10% of 4,002,000
