(Pension Worksheet) Buhl Corp. sponsors a defined benefit pension plan for its employees. On January 1, 2011, the following balances relate to this plan.

Plan assets $480,000 Projected benefit obligation 625,000 Pension asset/liability 145,000 Accumulated OCI (PSC) 100,000 As a result of the operation of the plan during 2011, the following additional data are provided by the actuary.

Service cost for 2011 $90,000 Settlement rate, 9%

Actual return on plan assets in 2011 57,000 Amortization of prior service cost 19,000 Expected return on plan assets 52,000 Unexpected loss from change in projected benefit obligation, due to change in actuarial predictions 76,000 Contributions in 2011 99,000 Benefits paid retirees in 2011 85,000 Instructions

(a) Using the data above, compute pension expense for Buhl Corp. for the year 2011 by preparing a pension worksheet.

(b) Prepare the journal entry for pension expense for 2011.