Bissell Company received the following reports of its defined benefit pension plan for the current calendar year: PBO Plan assets Balance, January 1 $ 410,000 Balance, January 1 $ 252,000 Service cost 191,000 Actual return 37,000 Interest cost 31,000 Annual contribution 117,000 Benefits paid (82,000 ) Benefits paid (82,000 ) Balance, December 31 $ 550,000 Balance, December 31 $ 324,000 The long-term expected rate of return on plan assets is 10%. Assuming no other data are relevant, what is the pension expense for the year

Why should organizations be allowed to promote offensive, violent, sexual, or unhealthy products that can be legally sold and purchased?

Gerda, a real estate agent, is selling a moderately priced house in a subdivision. she knows from her uncle that the factory being built half a mile from the subdivision will be manufacturing dog food, using a process that creates a very strong odor that permeates the surrounding neighborhood. a buyer, who is unaware of the type of factory under construction, makes an offer on one of the houses gerda is selling, and within a short time, the deal goes through. what does this scenario best illustrate?

6carla would like to buy a dress, a dresser for her bedroom, and a home theater system. she has one month's worth of living expenses in her emergency fund. carla decides to save for the home theater system. did carla make the right decision? why or why not? a. yes; her emergency fund is full and the other items will probably be less expensive. b. yes; she could save more for her emergency fund, but the home theater will be harder to save for. c. no; she should save more for her emergency fund because she has saved less than the recommended amount. d. no; she should have bought the dress and dresser first because she could afford them right away. reset next