Prepare journal entries required to record pension expense

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Problem

San Fernando Valley started a defined benefit pension plan for its employees on January 1, 2023. The plan trustee has provided the following information:

	2023	2024	2025
Fair value of plan assets on December 31	$ 350,000	$ 610,000	?
Defined Benefit Obligation on December 31	$ 362,000	?	?
Remeasurement loss (gain) re: DBO	$ 27,000	0	$ 42,000
Remeasurement loss (gain) re: Plan assets	?	?	$ 15,000
Contributions by San Fernando Valley	$ 348,000	$ 301,000	$ 265,000

Additional Information

1. There were no balances in the plan when it was initiated on January 1 2023
2. The interest rate for the plan was 7% in 2023 and 2024 and 8% in 2025
3. The current service cost was $389 000 in 2023, $395 000 in 2024 and $410 000 in 2025
4. The plan paid no benefits in 2023, but paid $50 000 in 2024 and $54 000 in 2025
5. All cash payments into and out of the plan were made on December 31 of each year

Task

1. Complete the pension worksheets for the years 2023 to 2025. Get the instant assignment help.
2. Prepare the journal entries required to record the pension expense for the years 2023 to 2025.
3. Prepare the Statement of Financial Position extracts for each year end from 2023 to 2025.

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