At the end of the current year, Top Co. has a defined benefit obligation of £335,000 and pension plan assets with a fair value of £345,000. The amount of the vested benefits for the plan is £225,000. Top Co. has a liability gain of £8,300. What amount and account(s) related to its pension plan will be reported on the company's statement of financial position? O a. £233,300 O b. £243,300 O c. £20,000 O d. £10,000

At the end of the current year, Top Co. has a defined benefit obligation of £335,000 and pension plan assets with a fair value of £345,000. The amount of the vested benefits for the plan is £225,000. Top Co. has a liability gain of £8,300. What amount and account(s) related to its pension plan will be reported on the company's statement of financial position? O a. £233,300 O b. £243,300 O c. £20,000 O d. £10,000

Intermediate Accounting: Reporting And Analysis

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Chapter19: Accounting For Post Retirement Benefits

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