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Grouper Co. had the following amounts related to its pension plan in 2017. Deter

ID: 2553810 • Letter: G

Question

Grouper Co. had the following amounts related to its pension plan in 2017.


Determine for 2017: (a) Grouper’s other comprehensive income (loss), and (b) comprehensive income. Net income for 2017 is $25,300; no amortization of gain or loss is necessary in 2017. (Enter loss using either a negative sign preceding the number e.g. -45 or parentheses e.g. (45).)

Actuarial liability loss for 2017 $29,600 Unexpected asset gain for 2017 18,300 Accumulated other comprehensive income (G/L) (beginning balance) 6,500 Cr.

Explanation / Answer

(a) Other Comprehensive Loss for 2017 is as follows:   

(b) The computation of comprehensive income for 2017 is as follows:   


Actuarial liability loss ($29,600) Unexpected asset gain $18,300 Other comprehensive loss ($11,300)