The following year-end information is for the pension plan for the employees of Ortiz Motors, Inc. Ortiz

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The following year-end information is for the pension plan for the employees of Ortiz Motors, Inc.

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Ortiz estimates that the average remaining service life is 15 years. Ortiz Motor's contribution to the pension fund was $520,000 in 2012 and benefits paid to retirees that year were $280,000.
(i) Calculate the interest cost for 2012.
(ii) Calculate the unexpected gain or loss in 2012.
(iii) Calculate the amortization of the net gain for 2012 using the corridor method.
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International Financial Reporting and Analysis

ISBN: 978-1408075012

5th edition

Authors: David Alexander, Anne Britton, Ann Jorissen

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