Reference no: EM132518724
On January 1st, 2018 United Company provides the following information related to its pension plan for the year ending December, 31, 2018
Plan assets, 1/1/2018 ........................................................... 200,000
Annual service cost ............................................................... 60,000
Settlement rate ..................................................................... 10%
Projected benefit obligation, 1/1/2018 ........................................ 200,000
Funding contributions during 2018 .............................................. 40,000
Benefits paid to retirees during 2018 ........................................... 30,000
Plan assets, 12/31/2018 ........................................................... 250,000
Question 1: Prepare journal entry on 12/31/2018 to record pension expense for 2018