To compute the amortization on the cumulative net actuarial gains and losses in AOCI for a pension plan, the corridor is computed as 10% of the:

A. higher of the beginning balances of the plan assets or the accumulated benefit obligation.
B. higher of the beginning market-related value of the plan assets or the projected benefit obligation.
C. lower of the beginning market-related value of the plan assets or the projected benefit obligation.
D. average of the beginning balances of the plan assets and the projected benefit obligation.


Answer: B

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