(Pension Worksheet) Webb Corp. sponsors a defined benefit pension plan for its employees. On January 1, 2012, the following balances relate to this plan.
Plan assets
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$480,000
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Projected benefit obligation
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600,000
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Pension asset/liability
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120,000
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Accumulated OCI (PSC)
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100,000
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As a result of the operation of the plan during 2012, the following additional data are provided by the actuary.
Service cost for 2012
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$90,000
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Settlement rate, 9% Actual return on plan assets in 2012
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55,000
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Amortization of prior service cost
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19,000
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Expected return on plan assets
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52,000
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Unexpected loss from change in projected benefit obligation, due to change in actuarial predictions
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76,000
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Contributions in 2012
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99,000
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Benefits paid retirees in 2012
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85,000
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Instructions
(a) Using the data above, compute pension expense for Webb Corp. for the year 2012 by preparing a pension worksheet.
(b) Prepare the journal entry for pension expense for 2012.