Reference no: EM132518606
On January 1 st , 2018 United Company provides the following information related to its pension plan for the year ending December, 31, 2018
Plan assets, 1/1/2018 ........................................................... 100,000
Annual service cost ............................................................... 43,000
Settlement rate ..................................................................... 7%
Projected benefit obligation, 1/1/2018 ........................................ 100,000
Funding contributions during 2018 .............................................. 45,000
Benefits paid to retirees during 2018 ........................................... 30,000
Plan assets, 12/31/2018 ........................................................... 110,000
Question 1: Journal entry on 12/31/2018 to record pension expense for 2018 (do not forget to show work and circle your JE)