E 17–10 - Abbott and Abbott - Determine pension expense ● LO6 LO7
Abbott and Abbott has a noncontributory, defined benefit pension plan.
At December 31, 2011, Abbott and Abbott received the following
information:
The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets was 10%. There was
no prior service cost and a negligible net loss–AOCI on January 1,
2011.
Required:
1. Determine Abbott and Abbott’s pension expense for 2011.
2. Prepare the journal entries to record Abbott and Abbott’s pension expense, funding, and payment for 2011.
