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The following information is in regards to Crane Corp.’s defined benefit pension plan. Defined benefit obligation,...

The following information is in regards to Crane Corp.’s defined benefit pension plan.

Defined benefit obligation, 1/1/17 (before amendment) $250,000
Plan assets, 1/1/17 168,000
Discount rate 10%
Annual pension service cost 15,000
Actual return on plan assets 8,400


On January 1, 2017, the company amended its pension plan, which resulted in a reduction in prior service benefits for current employees. The present value of the reduced benefits is $34,000.

1. Calculate the pension expense that will be reported in net income for 2017 if Crane applies IFRS.

Pension Benefit $???

2. Calculate the pension expense that will be reported in net income for 2017 if Crane applies ASPE.

Pension Benefit $???

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1) Pension expense under in net income for 2017 iif IFRS is applicable

Annual pension service cost = $15,000

+ Interest cost ( calculated on

defined benefit obligation)    = Nil

+ Actual return on plan assets = $8,400

+ Ammortization of prior   

service costs = $34,000

+ Gain or loss = Nil

Net periodic pension expense = $57,400

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