In: Accounting
Question #20
The following information pertains to Hopson Co.'s pension plan:
If no change in actuarial estimates occurred during 2018, Hopson's projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2018 was
Hopson's projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2018 was $
Hopson's projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2018 was $98,200 | |
Actuarial estimate of projected benefit obligation at 1/1/18 | 82,000 |
Add: Service costs for 2018 | 23,000 |
Add: Return at 10% on $82,000 | 8,200 |
Less: Pension benefits paid during 2018 | (15,000) |
Projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2018 | 98,200 |
Hence, the Hopson's projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2018 was $98,200 | |