Reference no: EM132559400
Sheridan Corporation is a privately owned company that uses ASPE. On January 1, 2020 Sheridan's financial records indicated the following information related to the company's defined benefit pension plan:
Defined Benefit Obligation $1,370,000
Pension Plan Assets 1,520,000
Sheridan Corporation's actuary provided the following information on December 31, 2020:
Current year service cost $86,000
Prior service cost, granted Jan 1, 2020 177,000
Employer contributions for the year 91,000
Benefits paid to retirees 27,000
Expected return on assets 5%
Actual return on assets 6%
Discount rate 5%
Required:
Question 1. Prepare a continuity schedule for defined benefit obligation for 2020
Question 2. Prepare a continuity schedule for plan asset for 2020
Question 3. Prepare pension related entries made by Sheridan Corporation for 2020.
Question 4. Compare the plan's surplus or deficit at December 31,2020, with the amount reported on the December 31,2020 balance sheet