Compute pension expense for 2009 and compute the fair value


Determining pension expense and AOCI balances

Cummings, Inc. had the following reconciliation at December

Determining pension expense and AOCI balances

Fair value of plan assets $5,000
PBO 4,200
Funded status $800
AOCI-prior service cost $300
AOCI-net actuarial (gain) loss 700
Total $1,000

The following assumptions are being used for the pension plan in 2009:

Discount rate 5%
Expected rate of return on assets 8%
Average remaining worklife 10 years
Remaining amortization period for prior services costs  6 years

Additional 2009 Information:

Service cost $442
Cash contributed to the plan (year-end) 250
Pension benefits paid by the plan (year-end) 465
Actual return on plan assets 650
New actuarial (gain) loss on the PBO 64

Required:

1. Compute pension expense for 2009.

2. Compute the fair value of plan assets at December 31, 2009.

3. Compute the PBO at December 31, 2009.

4. Compute AOCI-net actuarial (gain) loss as of December 31, 2009.

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