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The following data pertains to a defined benefit penion plan:Defined benefit obligation, Dec 31, 2015 25,000Long-term interest rate
The following data pertains to a defined benefit penion plan:
Defined benefit obligation, Dec 31, 2015 25,000
Long-term interest rate on corporate bonds 10%
Past service cost, Dec 31, 2016, benefits and liability reduced (1,200)
Actuarial revaluation, Dec 31, 2016, change in mortality assumptions, increased liability 600
Actual return on plan assets - 2016 2,100
Fair value of plan assets, Dec 31, 2015 16,000
Funding payment at Dec 31, 2016 4,000
Benefits paid to retirees - 2016 2,000
Current service cost - 2016 1,900
1. Calculate the net defined benefit penion asset/liability at Dec 31,2015
2. For Dec 31, 2016, calculate the defined benefit obligation, fair value of plan assets and the net defined benefit penion asset or liability.
3. Calculate the three pension accounting elements and journal entries for service cost, net interest and revaluations for 2016.