Eq Ltd contributes to a defined benefit superannuation plan for its employees. The following information is available for the plan at 30 June 2021. Fair value of plan assets (1 July 2020)                                                             $94 356 000 Fair value of plan assets (30 June 2021)                                                          $95 832 000 Present value of defined benefit obligation (1 July 2020)                               $98 586 000 Present value of defined benefit obligation (30 June 2021)                           $103 392 000 Benefits paid                                                                                                    $15 552 000 Contributions received                                                                                       $8 640 000

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Eq Ltd contributes to a defined benefit superannuation plan for its employees. The following information is available for the plan at 30 June 2021.

Fair value of plan assets (1 July 2020)                                                             $94 356 000

Fair value of plan assets (30 June 2021)                                                          $95 832 000

Present value of defined benefit obligation (1 July 2020)                               $98 586 000

Present value of defined benefit obligation (30 June 2021)                           $103 392 000

Benefits paid                                                                                                    $15 552 000

Contributions received                                                                                       $8 640 000

Current service cost                                                                                         $12 096 000

Rate of return on plan assets for the period                                                                6.0%

Discount rate (1 July 2020)                                                                                         5.0%

Discount rate (30 June 2021)                                                                                      4.0%

In July 2020 the plan was amended to increase superannuation benefits for each year of service starting on 1 July 2016. The present value of the additional superannuation benefits for service from 1 July 2016 to 1 July 2020 is $6 912 000.

 

Required:

As at 30 June 2021, Eq Ltd should recognise the net defined benefit as (1) with a balance of (2).

 

A.

(1) an asset; (2) $1,476,000

 

B.

(1) a liability; (2) $7,560,000

 

C.

(1) a liability; (2) $3,330,000

 

D.

(1) a liability; (2) $4,806,000

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