At January 1, 2017, Pearl Company had plan assets of $303,000 and a projected benefit obligation of the same amount. During 2017, service cost was $27,100, the settlement rate was 10%, actual and expected return on plan assets were $25,700, contributions were $20,000, and benefits paid were $17,700.

Prepare a pension worksheet for Pearl Company for 2017. PEARL COMPANY General Journal Entries Memo Record Items Pension Expense Cash Pension Asset/Liability Projected Benefit Obligation Plan Assets 1/1/17 $ $ $ $ $ Service cost Interest cost Actual return Contributions Benefits Journal entry, 12/31/17 $ $ Balance, 12/31/17 $ $ $