On January 1, 2022, Woody Corporation’s projected benefit obligation was $36 million. During 2022, pension benefits paid by the trustee were $8 million. Service cost for 2022 is $16 million. Pension plan assets (at fair value) increased during 2022 by $10 million as expected. At the end of 2022, there were no pension-related other comprehensive income (OCI) accounts. The actuary’s discount rate was 10%. Required: Determine the amount of the projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2022.

On January 1, 2022, Woody Corporation’s projected benefit obligation was $36 million. During 2022, pension benefits paid by the trustee were $8 million. Service cost for 2022 is $16 million. Pension plan assets (at fair value) increased during 2022 by $10 million as expected. At the end of 2022, there were no pension-related other comprehensive income (OCI) accounts. The actuary’s discount rate was 10%. Required: Determine the amount of the projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2022.

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Chapter19: Accounting For Post Retirement Benefits

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