Cullumber Corp. sponsors a defined benefit pension plan for its employees. On January 1, 2025, the following balances relate to this plan. Plan assets Projected benefit obligation Pension asset/liability Accumulated OCI (PSC) $465,800 604,200 138,400 95,000 Dr. As a result of the operation of the plan during 2025, the following additional data are provided by the actuary. (a) Service cost Settlement rate, 10% Actual return on plan assets Amortization of prior service cost Expected return on plan assets Unexpected loss from change in projected benefit obligation, due to change in actuarial predictions Contributions Benefits paid retirees $86,600 55,000 19,300 52,000 79,600 102,800 88,300 Using the data above, compute pension expense for Cullumber. for the year 2025 by preparing a pension worksheet. (Enter all amounts as positive)

Cullumber Corp. sponsors a defined benefit pension plan for its employees. On January 1, 2025, the following balances relate to this plan. Plan assets Projected benefit obligation Pension asset/liability Accumulated OCI (PSC) $465,800 604,200 138,400 95,000 Dr. As a result of the operation of the plan during 2025, the following additional data are provided by the actuary. (a) Service cost Settlement rate, 10% Actual return on plan assets Amortization of prior service cost Expected return on plan assets Unexpected loss from change in projected benefit obligation, due to change in actuarial predictions Contributions Benefits paid retirees $86,600 55,000 19,300 52,000 79,600 102,800 88,300 Using the data above, compute pension expense for Cullumber. for the year 2025 by preparing a pension worksheet. (Enter all amounts as positive)

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Chapter19: Accounting For Post Retirement Benefits

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