Gage began a defined benefit pension plan on January 1, 2015. During 2015, the service cost was $450,000. Gage contributed $450,000 to the pension plan for 2015. The actuary said the projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2015 was $450,000. As of December 31, 2015, what statements can Gage make about the pension plan? I. The pension plan is fully funded. II. Gage does not need to report a liability regarding the pension plan at December 31, 2015. both I and II I II neither I nor II

Gage began a defined benefit pension plan on January 1, 2015. During 2015, the service cost was $450,000. Gage contributed $450,000 to the pension plan for 2015. The actuary said the projected benefit obligation at December 31, 2015 was $450,000. As of December 31, 2015, what statements can Gage make about the pension plan? I. The pension plan is fully funded. II. Gage does not need to report a liability regarding the pension plan at December 31, 2015. both I and II I II neither I nor II

Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis

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Author:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Publisher:James M. Wahlen, Jefferson P. Jones, Donald Pagach

Chapter19: Accounting For Post Retirement Benefits

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