Exhibit 19-02The Sophia Company adopted a defined benefit pension plan on January 1, 2015, and prior service credit was granted to employees. The present value of those benefits was calculated to be $1,245,300 at that date. The service cost is funded in full at the end of each year, plus an additional amount of $225,000 is funded each year-end. The unrecognized prior service cost is being amortized by the straight-line method over the remaining 10-year service life of the company's active employees. Additional information relating to the company's pension plan is presented below:

Question

 2015
2016
Service cost (annual)$ 105,000
$125,000
Unrecognized prior service cost  amortization124,530
124,530
Interest cost10%
10%
Expected (and actual) return on plan assets10%
10%
Refer to Exhibit 19-02. What is the pension expense for 2015?

A. $105,000
B. $229,530
C. $315,000
D. $354,060

Answer 1

Answer: D