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Question 2:
1. Correct answer is 1st one. i.e. to adjust the present value of the PBO to its face value.
2nd option is incorrect because Interest is booked always as an expense, However, change in plan assets can be income also. Corridor smoothing has nothing to do with interest expense. further changes in PBO due to changes in compensation during the period is booked under Past Service Cost not under Interest.
Hence, Interest expense is used to adjust the PBO due to passage of time.
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