Hall of Fame Co. has a defined benefit pension plan. Two alternative possibilities for pension-related data for the current calendar year are shown below: Net loss (gain), Jan. 1 Loss (gain) on plan assets Loss (gain) on PBO ABO, Jan. 1 PBO, Plan assets, Jan.1 Average remaining service period of active employees (years) Jan. 1 Case 1 $ (219,000 ) $ 200,000 (5,500 ) 1,500 11,500 (215,000 (1,450,000) (1,650,000 ) 1,950,000 Case 2 12 ) (1,300,000) (1,550,000) 1,400,000 10 Required: 1. For each independent case, calculate amortization of the net loss or gain that should be included as a component of pension expense for the current year. 2. Determine the net loss or gain as of December 31 of the current year.

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