Assume that at the beginning of the current year, a company has a net gain AOCI of $60,100,000. At the same time, assume the PBO and the plan assets are $311,000,000 and $453.100.000, respectively. The average remaining service period for the employees expected to receive benefits is 10 years. What is the amount of amortization to pension expense for the year? Multiple Choice $1,479,000 O $6.010,000 $14,210,000. $1476.000

Assume that at the beginning of the current year, a company has a net gain AOCI of $60,100,000. At the same time, assume the PBO and the plan assets are $311,000,000 and $453.100.000, respectively. The average remaining service period for the employees expected to receive benefits is 10 years. What is the amount of amortization to pension expense for the year? Multiple Choice $1,479,000 O $6.010,000 $14,210,000. $1476.000

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Chapter19: Accounting For Post Retirement Benefits

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