Gorky-Park Corporation provides postretirement health care benefits to employees who provide at least 12 years of service and reach age 62 while in service

Gorky-Park Corporation provides postretirement health care benefits to employees who provide at least 12 years of service and reach age 62 while in service. On January 1, 2011, following plan-related data were available

Accumulated postretirement benefit obligation 130
Fair value of plan assets none
Average remaining service period to retirement 25 years (same in previous 10 yrs)
Average remaining service period to full eligibility 20 years (same in previous 10 yrs)

On January 1, 2011, Gorky-Park amends the plan to provide certain dental benefits in addition to previously provided medical benefits. The actuary determines that the cost of making the amendment retroactive increases service cost for 2011 is $34 million. The interest rate is 8%.

Requirements
1. Calculate the postretirement benefit expense for 2011.
2. Prepare the journal entry to record the expense.


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On July 1, 2011, Ted, age 73 and single, sells his personal residence of the last 30 years for $365,000

On July 1, 2011, Ted, age 73 and single, sells his personal residence of the last 30 years for $365,000. Ted's basis in his residence is $35,000. The expenses associated with the sale of his home total $20,000. On December 15, 2011, Ted purchases and occupies a new residence at a cost of $175,000. Calculate Ted's realized gain, recognized gain, and adjusted basis of his new residence.

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