**Educational Content on Pension Expense Calculation**In this example, Electronic Distribution has a defined benefit pension plan. The key financial details of the plan during 2021 are summarized below:### Financial Overview (in millions):- **PBO balance, January 1:** $480- **Plan assets balance, January 1:** $300- **Service cost:** $75- **Interest cost:** $45- **Gain from change in actuarial assumption:** $22- **Benefits paid:** $36- **Actual return on plan assets:** $20- **Contributions 2021:** $60**Additional Information:**- The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets was 8%.- There were no Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (AOCI) balances related to pensions on January 1, 2021.- At the end of 2021, the company amended the pension formula, which resulted in a prior service cost of $12 million.### Required Tasks:1. **Calculate the pension expense for 2021.**2. **Prepare the journal entries to record:** - (a) Pension expense - (b) Gains or losses - (c) Prior service cost - (d) Funding - (e) Payment of benefits for 20213. **Determine the amount Electronic Distribution will report in its 2021 balance sheet** as either a net pension asset or net pension liability.**Solution for Pension Expense:**- The provided pension expense calculation is $86 million.This task demonstrates a practical application of pension expense calculation in financial accounting, which is vital for accurate financial reporting and compliance. Understanding these elements ensures that stakeholders have a clear and accurate view of the company's financial health concerning pension obligations.

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