The following information is for the pension plan for the employees of Payne, Inc. ...

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The following information is for the pension plan for the employees of Payne, Inc.

12/31/17 12/31/18
Accumulated benefit obligation $2,920,000 $3,880,000
Projected benefit obligation 3,220,000 4,120,000
Fair value of plan assets 3,250,000 3,750,000
AOCI - Net (gain) or loss (545,000) (600,000)
Settlement rate 7% 7%
Expected rate of return 6% 5%

Payne estimates that the average remaining service life is 15 years. Payne's contribution was $616,000 in 2018 and benefits paid were $320,000.

(a)

Calculate the interest cost for 2018.

(b)

Calculate the actual return on plan on assets for 2018

(c)

Calculate the unexpected gain or loss in 2018

(d)

Calculate the corridor for 2018 and the amorazation of the net gain for 2018

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