{"schema_version":2,"canonical_url":"https://asc.understandingaccounting.org/asc/715/20/#55-implementation-guidance-and-illustrations","source":"FASB Accounting Standards Codification, Basic View","usage":"Study and research edition. Verify current requirements with the official source. Summaries, enrichment, and tags are machine-generated study aids. Paragraph html preserves source markup; snippet is abbreviated. Pending content is not necessarily effective.","topic":"715","topic_title":"Compensation—Retirement Benefits","subtopic":"715-20","subtopic_title":"Defined Benefit Plans—General","section":{"number":"55","label":"55 Implementation Guidance and Illustrations","anchor":"55-implementation-guidance-and-illustrations","is_sec":false,"groups":[{"block":null,"heading":"Implementation Guidance","paragraphs":[{"citation":"715-20-55-1","para":"55-1","html":"<div class=\"asc-body\"><div class=\"norm-text\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD4FE164-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">An employer's disclosure of the weighted average of the assumed discount rates for its other postretirement benefit obligation may not necessarily be the same as that disclosed for its pension benefit obligation. </span></span> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD4FE46F-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Even if the assumed discount rates are the same, the weighted average of those rates that is disclosed for the other postretirement benefit obligation may not be the same as that disclosed for the pension benefit obligation because the weighted average is influenced by the timing and pattern of benefits to be provided, which can differ between a pension and a postretirement benefit plan. </span></span> </div> </div>","snippet":"An employer's disclosure of the weighted average of the assumed discount rates for its other postretirement benefit obligation may not necessarily be the same as that disclosed for its pension benefit obligation. Even if…","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:dc7f99bb925821cf02b9165fa277adea274c677cae9d66a046a24902ed294fec","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}},{"citation":"715-20-55-2","para":"55-2","html":"<div class=\"asc-body\"><div class=\"norm-text\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD4FE611-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">For example, pension benefits are usually paid in fixed amounts throughout retirement. On the other hand, postretirement health care benefits tend to increase during retirement because retirees generally require more health care services as they age, although the net cost to employers after retirees reach age 65 is reduced by Medicare. If, as a result of the expected cost of health care, the timing or pattern of postretirement benefits differs from that for pension benefits, that difference should be reflected in the weighting of the assumed discount rates. </span></span> </div> </div>","snippet":"For example, pension benefits are usually paid in fixed amounts throughout retirement. On the other hand, postretirement health care benefits tend to increase during retirement because retirees generally require more hea…","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:19f57991b66383c46f9fa249b353490b68480234ef9ba5f7650f224a6c9e26f6","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}},{"citation":"715-20-55-3","para":"55-3","html":"<div class=\"asc-body\"><div class=\"norm-text\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD4FE77D-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">The following provides implementation guidance for a business entity that sponsors a defined benefit postretirement plan. </span></span> </div> <div class=\"norm-text\">Paragraphs <div class=\"xref-range displayInline\"><a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-55-4\" class=\"xref\">715-20-55-4 through 55-13</a></div> address both transition to and initial application of the accounting for a defined benefit pension plan.</div> </div>","snippet":"The following provides implementation guidance for a business entity that sponsors a defined benefit postretirement plan. Paragraphs 715-20-55-4 through 55-13 address both transition to and initial application of the acc…","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:623b97a93d363b74afb07618b71a9b45e939744038daacb60cac7a4a8aa8ee3e","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}},{"citation":"715-20-55-4","para":"55-4","html":"<div class=\"asc-body\"><div class=\"norm-text\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD4FE8F4-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Certain assumptions, including benefit payments, employer contributions, and obligations settled, have not been included in this Section because those transactions are not affected by the provisions of this Subtopic. Therefore, the implementation guidance does not include all the assumptions necessary to reconcile between various stated assumptions or the beginning and ending balances of plan assets or benefit obligations. </span></span> </div> </div>","snippet":"Certain assumptions, including benefit payments, employer contributions, and obligations settled, have not been included in this Section because those transactions are not affected by the provisions of this Subtopic. The…","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:5a06998cfc36fad7c4ce8f4e76879452aeed4b26e90688900cbd8cd224c9ba43","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}},{"citation":"715-20-55-5","para":"55-5","html":"<div class=\"asc-body\"><div class=\"norm-text\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD4FEA9E-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Entity A adopts the recognition requirements of Section <a altsource=\"GUID-4A743772-30DD-4268-BD07-D97E102AC280.ditamap\" class=\"ditamap\">715-30-25</a> and the disclosure requirements of Section <a altsource=\"GUID-7874A321-30BC-4EE1-9BF8-9C60F11DD440.ditamap\" class=\"ditamap\">715-20-50</a> as of the end of its fiscal year (December 31, 2006). For simplicity, this guidance assumes that Entity A's annual report includes a statement of financial position and a statement of changes in stockholders' equity. An income statement is not presented in this Section because it is not affected by the recognition provisions of Section <a altsource=\"GUID-4A743772-30DD-4268-BD07-D97E102AC280.ditamap\" class=\"ditamap\">715-30-25</a>. Additionally, this guidance does not consider the effects on financial reporting for interim periods. In applying the recognition provisions of Section <a altsource=\"GUID-4A743772-30DD-4268-BD07-D97E102AC280.ditamap\" class=\"ditamap\">715-30-25</a> for transition, Entity A adjusts the amounts recognized in the statement of financial position as of December 31, 2006, before application of that Section, so that gains or losses, prior service costs or credits, and the transition asset or obligation that have not yet been included in net periodic benefit cost as of December 31, 2006, are recognized as a component of the ending balance of accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax (see paragraph <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-55-7\" class=\"xref\">715-20-55-7</a>). The adjustment is reported as an adjustment of the ending balance of accumulated other comprehensive income (see paragraph <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-55-10\" class=\"xref\">715-20-55-10</a>). </span></span> </div> </div>","snippet":"Entity A adopts the recognition requirements of Section 715-30-25 and the disclosure requirements of Section 715-20-50 as of the end of its fiscal year (December 31, 2006). For simplicity, this guidance assumes that Enti…","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:399bf22eeb6167a46ac49001fd4dc51feed20498b67751a58ce5ca815d8df3f5","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}},{"citation":"715-20-55-6","para":"55-6","html":"<div class=\"asc-body\"><div class=\"norm-text\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD4FEC3B-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">The funded status of Entity A's defined benefit pension plan and the amounts not yet recognized as components of net periodic pension cost as of December 31, 2006, and December 31, 2007, are shown below. Entity A measures plan assets and benefit obligations as of the date of its financial statements. Prior to adopting the recognition provisions of Section <a altsource=\"GUID-0A31764D-8774-4198-B739-5247485ED1A0.ditamap\" class=\"ditamap\">715-30-25</a>, Entity A had a recognized liability of $45,000 at December 31, 2006, for the amount that past net periodic pension costs exceeded past contributions to the plan. </span></span> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__GUID-4C94612D-261D-461F-9E5A-FC0E3490CD79\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__SL6411828-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-7330E30B-FDD0-4234-8BFF-98DFA3BA5B54-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-7330E30B-FDD0-4234-8BFF-98DFA3BA5B54-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD4FF3F2-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\"> 12/31/06 12/31/07 (in thousands) Projected benefit obligation \" $(2,525)\" \" $(2,700)\" Plan assets at fair value \" 1,625 \" \" 1,700 \" Funded status $(900) \" $(1,000)\" Items not yet recognized as a component of net periodic pension cost: Transition obligation $240 $200 Prior service cost 375 350 Net loss 240 260 $855 $810 </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div>","snippet":"The funded status of Entity A's defined benefit pension plan and the amounts not yet recognized as components of net periodic pension cost as of December 31, 2006, and December 31, 2007, are shown below. Entity A measure…","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:03d8f7a843a0542d379ba847d0ea669668bf6c538b7873626ae03a33ca400ca5","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}},{"citation":"715-20-55-7","para":"55-7","html":"<div class=\"asc-body\"><div class=\"norm-text\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD4FF683-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">At December 31, 2006, Entity A recognizes a liability for the underfunded status of its defined benefit pension plan and adjusts ending accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, for the transition obligation, prior service cost, and net loss that have not been recognized as a component of net periodic pension cost. The journal entry is as follows. </span></span> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__GUID-4628D2DF-5A9E-45F4-B234-208C380BC517\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__SL6411829-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-5644A15F-BE65-41A9-AA8F-FBE4630C2C5C-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-5644A15F-BE65-41A9-AA8F-FBE4630C2C5C-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD4FFC59-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\">Accumulated other comprehensive income 855 Deferred tax asset 342 Deferred tax benefit—accumulated other comprehensive income 342 Liability for pension benefits 855 </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div>","snippet":"At December 31, 2006, Entity A recognizes a liability for the underfunded status of its defined benefit pension plan and adjusts ending accumulated other comprehensive income, net of tax, for the transition obligation, p…","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:3016d80d5b4c5b3dfb6f07efe72e984c970718196fb93594afdfdfe08f167946","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}},{"citation":"715-20-55-8","para":"55-8","html":"<div class=\"asc-body\"><div class=\"norm-text\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD4FFDFC-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">The following table illustrates the adjustments made to Entity A's statement of financial position for December 31, 2006. This illustration assumes that plan assets exceed the actuarial present value of benefits to be paid over the next fiscal year. Therefore, the entire liability for pension benefits is classified as a long-term liability. </span></span> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__GUID-BF406264-E0A5-4D83-B00D-6CEA37E860FE\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__SL6411830-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-27344D23-795A-44C1-B67B-29D0548A9493-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-27344D23-795A-44C1-B67B-29D0548A9493-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5003F9-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\">Entity A Statement of Financial Position \"December 31, 2006\" (in thousands) Before Application of the Recognition Provisions Included in Section 715-30-25 Adjustments After Application of the Recognition Provisions Included in Section 715-30-25 Current assets: Cash \" $40,000 \" $- \" $40,000 \" Inventory \" 720,500 \" - \" 720,500 \" Total current assets \" 760,500 \" - \" 760,500 \" Intangible assets \" 100,000 \" - \" 100,000 \" Total assets \" $860,500 \" $- \" $860,500 \" Current liabilities \" $60,000 \" $- \" $60,000 \" Liability for pension benefits 45 855 900 Other long-term liabilities \" 99,955 \" - \" 99,955 \" Deferred income taxes \" 20,000 \" (342) \" 19,658 \" Total liabilities \" 180,000 \" 513 \" 180,513 \" Common stock \" 150,000 \" - \" 150,000 \" Paid-in capital \" 300,000 \" - \" 300,000 \" Retained earnings \" 205,500 \" - \" 205,500 \" Accumulated other comprehensive income \" 25,000 \" (513) \" 24,487 \" Total stockholders' equity \" 680,500 \" (513) \" 679,987 \" Total liabilities and stockholders' equity \" $860,500 \" $- \" $860,500 \" </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div>","snippet":"The following table illustrates the adjustments made to Entity A's statement of financial position for December 31, 2006. This illustration assumes that plan assets exceed the actuarial present value of benefits to be pa…","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:87a87b4023671ddc3b2d94c7012d4b48554531e80c57f38a12849abebb439cb5","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}},{"citation":"715-20-55-9","para":"55-9","html":"<div class=\"asc-body\"><div class=\"norm-text\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5005D6-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">The following table illustrates the disclosures required in the year that the recognition provisions are initially adopted. </span></span> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__GUID-CE874361-CDD7-430F-AC68-323918F9C8D9\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__SL6411831-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-AF68BF9D-40E5-4734-8CDC-D328F904EDB2-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-AF68BF9D-40E5-4734-8CDC-D328F904EDB2-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD500D98-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\">Incremental Effect of Applying the Recognition Provisions Included in Section 715-30-25 on Individual Line Items in the Statement of Financial Position \"December 31, 2006\" (in thousands) Before Application of the Recognition Provisions Included in Section 715-30-25 Adjustments After Application of the Recognition Provisions Included in Section 715-30-25 Liability for pension benefits $45 $855 $900 Deferred income taxes \" 20,000 \" (342) \" 19,658 \" Total liabilities \" 180,000 \" 513 \" 180,513 \" Accumulated other comprehensive income \" 25,000 \" (513) \" 24,487 \" Total stockholders' equity \" 680,500 \" (513) \" 679,987 \" </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div>","snippet":"The following table illustrates the disclosures required in the year that the recognition provisions are initially adopted.","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:9db034abc93f8f309d2750ce9ea664c17183fa1dbadac34b063c991488bd7660","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}},{"citation":"715-20-55-10","para":"55-10","html":"<div class=\"asc-body\"><div class=\"norm-text\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD500FCF-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Entity A's statement of changes in stockholders' equity for the year ended December 31, 2006, which includes the effects of applying the provisions of Section <a altsource=\"GUID-4A743772-30DD-4268-BD07-D97E102AC280.ditamap\" class=\"ditamap\">715-30-25</a>, follows. Brackets are used to highlight those effects. </span></span> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__GUID-E0CED150-0BEC-4D3E-9EC8-69C1E20F6595\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__SL6411832-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-D2DD25A0-B517-4A16-8BF4-8D64CC5612F4-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-D2DD25A0-B517-4A16-8BF4-8D64CC5612F4-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5017E4-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\">Entity A Statement of Changes in Stockholders' Equity \"Year Ended December 31, 2006\" (in thousands) Total Comprehensive Income Retained Earnings Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Common Stock Paid-in Capital \"Balance at December 31, 2005\" \" $612,979 \" \" $137,988 \" \" $24,991 \" \" $150,000 \" \" $300,000 \" Comprehensive income Net income for 2006 \" 67,512 \" \" $67,512 \" \" 67,512 \" \"Other comprehensive income, net of tax\" Foreign currency translation gain 15 15 Unrealized holding loss arising during period (6) (6) Other comprehensive income 9 9 Comprehensive income \" $67,521 \" \"Adjustment to initially apply the recognition provisions included in Section 715-30-25, net of tax\" [(513)] [(513)] \"Balance at December 31, 2006\" \" $679,987 \" \" $205,500 \" \" $24,487 \" \" $150,000 \" \" $300,000 \" </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div>","snippet":"Entity A's statement of changes in stockholders' equity for the year ended December 31, 2006, which includes the effects of applying the provisions of Section 715-30-25, follows. Brackets are used to highlight those effe…","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:daf90a08de1bbf16860926475604e2dbc6afb2f44776872a0637ed4d709c6eb5","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}},{"citation":"715-20-55-11","para":"55-11","html":"<div class=\"asc-body\"><div class=\"norm-text\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD501A0B-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">In applying Section <a altsource=\"GUID-4A743772-30DD-4268-BD07-D97E102AC280.ditamap\" class=\"ditamap\">715-30-25</a> in 2007, Entity A does all of the following: </span></span> <ol class=\"ol-norm\"> <li class=\"li-norm\"><span class=\"linum\">a</span> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD501CE9-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Adjusts other comprehensive income, net of tax, to recognize the amortization of the transition obligation in net periodic pension cost </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li-norm\"><span class=\"linum\">b</span> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD501F6B-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Adjusts other comprehensive income, net of tax, to recognize the amortization of prior service cost in net periodic pension cost </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li-norm\"><span class=\"linum\">c</span> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD50219C-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Recognizes a pension liability for the additional net loss arising during the year, and a corresponding decrease in other comprehensive income, net of tax </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li-norm\"><span class=\"linum\">d</span> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD502383-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Recognizes a pension liability and net periodic pension cost, net of tax, for the service cost, interest cost, and expected return on plan assets. </span></span> </div> </li> </ol> </div> </div>","snippet":"In applying Section 715-30-25 in 2007, Entity A does all of the following:\n(a) Adjusts other comprehensive income, net of tax, to recognize the amortization of the transition obligation in net periodic pension cost\n(b) A…","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:8ccac2d798a6485541e3581da40299c6fc79b7b38519aefa0551a29ef9a8df0b","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}},{"citation":"715-20-55-12","para":"55-12","html":"<div class=\"asc-body\"><div class=\"norm-text\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5025B3-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">The components of projected net periodic pension cost for the year ended December 31, 2007, areas follows. </span></span> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__GUID-71C6AB0C-49DC-48E6-8CD9-DFF4457C4684\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__SL6411837-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-A8EFD5DF-6452-4CC2-B575-CDC5DD421C56-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-A8EFD5DF-6452-4CC2-B575-CDC5DD421C56-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD502DB3-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\">Service cost $120 Interest cost 95 Expected return on plan assets (80) Amortization of prior service cost 25 Amortization of the transition obligation 40 Amortization of net (gain) loss - Net periodic benefit cost $200 </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div>","snippet":"The components of projected net periodic pension cost for the year ended December 31, 2007, areas follows.","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:e6d7cadb98d4fe0cb71d9fd11b1a70f8a211ef9a0d0c6dd97327ba41fef37a84","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}},{"citation":"715-20-55-13","para":"55-13","html":"<div class=\"asc-body\"><div class=\"norm-text\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD502F1A-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">For the year ending December 31, 2007, Entity A makes the following journal entries in applying the recognition provisions of Section <a altsource=\"GUID-4A743772-30DD-4268-BD07-D97E102AC280.ditamap\" class=\"ditamap\">715-30-25</a>: </span></span> <ol class=\"ol-norm\"> <li class=\"li-norm\"><span class=\"linum\">a</span> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD50306B-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Recognize net periodic pension cost and a corresponding increase in other comprehensive income, net of tax, for amortization of the transition obligation (see the preceding paragraph). </span></span> </div> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__GUID-C5AC9FF3-C34E-45A9-825F-0D6B0175DBA1\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__SL108413929-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-914CE2CC-09FC-49DB-8609-B549F6F248B6-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-914CE2CC-09FC-49DB-8609-B549F6F248B6-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD503591-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\">Net periodic pension cost—transition obligation 40 Deferred tax benefit—other comprehensive income 16 Deferred tax benefit—net income 16 Other comprehensive income 40 </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=\"li-norm\"><span class=\"linum\">b</span> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5036D8-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Recognize net periodic pension cost and a corresponding increase in other comprehensive income, net of tax, for amortization of prior service cost (see the preceding paragraph). </span></span> </div> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__GUID-B455AE11-8A96-4C43-9090-63BF88D9A82A\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__SL108413931-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-D6B6027C-8A8A-46DF-8936-A145F1A19B0F-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-D6B6027C-8A8A-46DF-8936-A145F1A19B0F-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD503BEC-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\">Net periodic pension cost—prior service cost 25 Deferred tax benefit—other comprehensive income 10 Deferred tax benefit—net income 10 Other comprehensive income 25 </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=\"li-norm\"><span class=\"linum\">c</span> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD503D2F-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Recognize a pension liability and net periodic pension cost, net of tax, for the service cost of $120, interest cost of $95, and the expected return on plan assets of $(80) (see the preceding paragraph). </span></span> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD503E57-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">The service cost should be recognized separately, and the interest cost and expected return on plan assets may be recognized together or separately.</span></span> </div> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__GUID-848B6D01-BCC7-4ACE-B3C0-1659171BEB59\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__SL108413933-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-8AB9B246-675C-4BA5-B7E1-7402E1B6A8A8-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-8AB9B246-675C-4BA5-B7E1-7402E1B6A8A8-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5043D4-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\">Net periodic pension cost—service cost 120 Net periodic pension cost—interest cost 95 Deferred tax asset 54 \"Net periodic pension cost—expected return on plan assets\" 80 Deferred tax benefit—net income 54 Liability for pension benefits 135</div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=\"li-norm\"><span class=\"linum\">d</span> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD50451F-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Recognize a pension liability for the additional net loss arising during the year and a corresponding decrease in other comprehensive income, net of tax (this is the increase in net loss from $240 to $260 shown in paragraph <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-55-6\" class=\"xref\">715-20-55-6</a>). </span></span> </div> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__GUID-F276A1DB-31A6-49D5-9A5E-2D2412661943\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e3847-114921__SL108413936-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-8A26B8EC-DD63-43EC-8CFB-1FA3521F5977-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-8A26B8EC-DD63-43EC-8CFB-1FA3521F5977-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5049FE-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\">Other comprehensive income 20 Deferred tax asset 8 Deferred tax benefit—other comprehensive income 8 Liability for pension benefits 20 </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </li> </ol> </div> </div>","snippet":"For the year ending December 31, 2007, Entity A makes the following journal entries in applying the recognition provisions of Section 715-30-25:\n(a) Recognize net periodic pension cost and a corresponding increase in oth…","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:859f5c130cdda7ac13a33f38bdfb5beabe67c71af4bc9dcdb0ee8ea00c612395","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval 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defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit disclosures: </span></span> <ol class=\"ol-norm\"> <li class=\"li-norm\"><span class=\"linum\">a</span> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD504CF2-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Disclosures about pension and other postretirement benefit plans in the annual financial statements of a <a href=\"/glossary/p/#publicly-traded-entity-or-public-entity\" class=\"term\" title=\"Any entity that does not meet the definition of a nonpublic entity.\"><span>publicly traded entity</span></a>. See Example 1 (paragraph <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-55-16\" class=\"xref\">715-20-55-16</a>).</span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li-norm\"><span class=\"linum\">b</span> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD504E30-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Interim-period disclosures of a publicly traded entity. See Example 2 (paragraph <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-55-18\" class=\"xref\">715-20-55-18</a>).</span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li-norm\"><span class=\"linum\">c</span> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD504F74-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Interim-period disclosures of a <a href=\"/glossary/n/#nonpublic-entity\" class=\"term\" title=\"Any entity other than one with any of the following characteristics: Whose debt or equity securities trade in a public market either on a stock exchange (domestic or foreign) or in the over-the-counter market, including securities quoted only locally or regionally That is a conduit bond obligor for conduit debt securities that are traded in a public market (a domestic or foreign stock exchange or an over-the-counter market, including local or regional markets) That makes a filing with a regulatory agency in preparation for the sale of any class of debt or equity securities in a public market That is controlled by an entity covered by a., b., or c. Conduit debt securities refers to certain limited-obligation revenue bonds, certificates of participation, or similar debt instruments issued by a state or local governmental entity for the express purpose of providing financing for a specific third party (the conduit bond obligor) that is not a part of the state or local government's financial reporting entity. Although conduit debt securities bear the name of the governmental entity that issues them, the governmental entity often has no obligation for such debt beyond the resources provided by a lease or loan agreement with the third party on whose behalf the securities are issued. Further, the conduit bond obligor is responsible for any future financial reporting requirements.\"><span>nonpublic entity</span></a> in a complete set of financial statements. See Example 3 (paragraph <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-55-19\" class=\"xref\">715-20-55-19</a>).</span></span> </div> </li> </ol> </div> </div>","snippet":"This Section illustrates the following defined benefit pension and other postretirement benefit disclosures:\n(a) Disclosures about pension and other postretirement benefit plans in the annual financial statements of a pu…","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:a21d8773752812569f5eda6d5d1b12795ebf409f3cb5ede94118e77cfb8965b7","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}},{"citation":"715-20-55-15","para":"55-15","html":"<div class=\"asc-body\"><div class=\"norm-text\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD50523F-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">The financial statements of a nonpublic entity would be similarly presented but would not be required to include the information contained in paragraph <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-50-1\" class=\"xref\">715-20-50-1(a) through (c)</a>, <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-50-1\" class=\"xref\">715-20-50-1(h)</a>, <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-50-1\" class=\"xref\">715-20-50-1(o) through (q)</a>, and <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-50-1\" class=\"xref\">715-20-50-1(r)(2)</a>. The items presented in these Examples have been included for illustrative purposes. Certain assumptions have been made to simplify the computations and focus on the disclosure requirements. </span></span> </div> </div>","snippet":"The financial statements of a nonpublic entity would be similarly presented but would not be required to include the information contained in paragraph 715-20-50-1(a) through (c), 715-20-50-1(h), 715-20-50-1(o) through (…","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:e84957ff1bf1c4770254465391da033c64cf66aaffcf4693991fd17879b42f64","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}},{"citation":"715-20-55-16","para":"55-16","html":"<div class=\"asc-body\"><div class=\"norm-text\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5054C3-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">The following illustrates the fiscal 20X3 financial statement disclosures for an employer (Entity A) with multiple defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans (dollar amounts in millions). </span></span> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD50562A-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">This Example assumes that Entity A does not have cash balance plans or other plans with promised interest crediting rates. </span></span> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5057FE-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Narrative descriptions of the basis used to determine the overall expected long-term rate-of-return-on-assets assumption (see paragraph <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-50-1\" class=\"xref\">715-20-50-1(d)(iii)</a>) and disclosure of the valuation technique(s) and inputs used to measure the fair value of plan assets and a discussion of changes in valuation techniques and inputs (see paragraph <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-50-1\" class=\"xref\">715-20-50-1(d)(iv)(03)</a>), if any, are not included in this Example. The narrative description of the basis used to determine the overall expected long-term rate-of-return-on-assets assumption is meant to be entity-specific. </span></span> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD505980-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">An explanation of the reasons for significant gains and losses related to changes in the benefit obligation for the period (see paragraph <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-50-1\" class=\"xref\">715-20-50-1(r)(1)</a>), if any, is not provided in this Example because the reasons may vary in different reporting periods or in different entities. </span></span> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD505B08-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">For purposes of this Example, the disclosures required by paragraphs <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-50-1\" class=\"xref\">715-20-50-1(d)(ii)</a> and <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-50-1\" class=\"xref\">715-20-50-1(d)(iv)</a> are provided for only the fiscal year ending December 31, 20X3. However, those paragraphs indicate that the disclosures are required to be presented as of each date for which a statement of financial position is presented. </span></span> </div> </div>","snippet":"The following illustrates the fiscal 20X3 financial statement disclosures for an employer (Entity A) with multiple defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans (dollar amounts in millions). This E…","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:ceae5efbbc9314689a523012ee1195e3ed06420495315d48d8f8c83b6a5a9877","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}},{"citation":"715-20-55-17","para":"55-17","html":"<div class=\"asc-body\"><div class=\"norm-text\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD50E35A-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">During 20X3, Entity A acquired FV Industries and amended its plans. Entity A would make the following disclosure. </span></span> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__GUID-EEA6E307-40BC-453D-A87E-8976DF486D4E\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146279-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD50E4B4-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Notes to Financial Statements</strong> </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146280-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD50E61F-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans</strong> </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146281-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD50E797-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Entity A has both funded and unfunded noncontributory defined benefit pension plans that together cover substantially all of its employees. The plans provide defined benefits based on years of service and final average salary. </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146282-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD50E8F9-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Entity A also has both funded and unfunded other postretirement benefit plans covering substantially all of its employees. The health care plans are contributory with participants' contributions adjusted annually; the life insurance plans are noncontributory. The accounting for the health care plans anticipates future cost-sharing changes to the written plans that are consistent with the entity's expressed intent to increase retiree contributions each year by 50 percent of health care cost increases in excess of 6 percent. The postretirement health care plans include a limit on the entity's share of costs for recent and future retirees. </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146283-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD50EAAB-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Entity A acquired FV Industries on December 27, 20X3, including its pension plans and other postretirement benefit plans. Amendments made at the end of 20X3 to Entity A's plans increased the pension benefit obligations by $70 and reduced the other postretirement benefit obligations by $75. </span></span> </div> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__GUID-024C53F8-BD70-4783-9D2A-B0C7F7366EB1\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146284-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-2F08108E-8B77-44B2-AD03-32B56050446F-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-2F08108E-8B77-44B2-AD03-32B56050446F-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD50F237-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\">Obligations and Funded Status At December 31 Pension Benefits Other Benefits 20X3 20X2 20X3 20X2 Change in benefit obligation Benefit obligation at beginning of year $1,246 $1,200 $742 $712 Service cost 76 72 36 32 Interest cost 90 88 55 55 Plan participants' contributions 20 13 Amendments 70 (75) Actuarial loss 20 25 Acquisition 900 600 Benefits paid (125) (114) (90) (70) Benefit obligation at end of year 2,277 1,246 1,313 742 Change in plan assets Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year 1,068 894 206 87 Actual return on plan assets 29 188 5 24 Acquisition 1,000 25 Employer contributions 75 100 137 152 Plan participants' contributions 20 13 Benefits paid (125) (114) (90) (70) Fair value of plan assets at end of year 2,047 1,068 303 206 Funded status at end of year $(230) $(178) $(1,010) $(536) </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146285-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD50F3C0-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">[Note: Nonpublic entities are not required to provide information in the preceding tables; they are required to disclose the employer's contributions, participants' contributions, benefit payments, and the funded status.] </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146286-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD50F4FB-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Amounts recognized in the statement of financial position consist of the following. </span></span> </div> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__GUID-BF6E68C0-8CF1-4547-A401-30935312ED62\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146287-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-143D7287-6A50-421B-BE10-9024111C87F0-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-143D7287-6A50-421B-BE10-9024111C87F0-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD50F98B-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\"> Pension Benefits Other Benefits 20X3 20X2 20X3 20X2 Noncurrent assets $227 $127 $- $- Current liabilities (125) (125) (150) (150) Noncurrent liabilities (332) (180) (860) (386) $(230) $(178) $(1,010) $(536) </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146290-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD50FA7A-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">[Note: The sum of current liabilities and noncurrent liabilities consists of the amount of underfunded (including unfunded) pension benefits or other benefits.]</span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146288-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD50FBB3-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income consist of the following. </span></span> </div> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__GUID-64BA4D08-E5D9-4AB9-A5EF-9631B78D9A0A\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146289-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-983ECE88-9396-4614-92AE-5700C4F43871-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-983ECE88-9396-4614-92AE-5700C4F43871-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD51000B-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\">Pension Benefits Other Benefits 20X3 20X2 20X3 20X2 Net loss (gain) $94 $18 $(11) $(48) Prior service cost (credit) 210 160 (92) (22) $304 $178 $(103) $(70) </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146291-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD51010B-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">The accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was $1,300 and $850 at December 31, 20X3, and 20X2, respectively. </span></span> </div> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__GUID-0A51EC82-A88C-4761-B3F8-30A2EA09A6E1\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146292-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-FAD90773-8EB1-484F-B145-6F975FB2136D-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-FAD90773-8EB1-484F-B145-6F975FB2136D-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD510DD1-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\">Information for pension plans with an accumulated benefit obligation in excess of plan assets December 31 20X3 20X2 Accumulated benefit obligation $ 237 $ 222 Fair value of plan assets 84 95 </div></div> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118196178-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-1CC7BD2D-839E-410C-BBDE-AF7DD21821F5-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-1CC7BD2D-839E-410C-BBDE-AF7DD21821F5-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5113E8-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\"> Information for pension plans with a projected benefit obligation in excess of plan assets December 31 20X3 20X2 Projected benefit obligation \" $1,277 \" $696 Fair value of plan assets 820 391 </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146293-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5114EA-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">[Note: The net amount of projected benefit obligation and plan assets for all underfunded (including unfunded) pension plans was $457 and $305 at December 31, 20X3, and 20X2, respectively, and was classified as liabilities on the statement of financial position.]</span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146294-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5115CE-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">[Note: Information for other postretirement benefit plans with an accumulated postretirement benefit obligation in excess of plan assets has been disclosed in the note on “Obligations and Funded Status” because all the other postretirement benefit plans are unfunded or underfunded.]</span></span> </div> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__GUID-CB61377F-72E3-4299-98EA-E6D4667CF401\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146295-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-A7642AE1-AFAD-45B3-84F3-D0E48ED8CF35-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-A7642AE1-AFAD-45B3-84F3-D0E48ED8CF35-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5119E1-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\">Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost and Other Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Pension Benefits Other Benefits Net Periodic Benefit Cost 20X3 20X2 20X3 20X2 Service cost $76 $72 $36 $32 Interest cost 90 88 55 55 Expected return on plan assets (85) (76) (17) (8) Amortization of prior service cost (credit) 20 16 (5) (5) Amortization of net (gain) loss - - - - Net periodic benefit cost $101 $100 $69 $74 </div></div> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146296-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-1F741A50-73E3-4FA9-9051-0A8912E0C686-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-1F741A50-73E3-4FA9-9051-0A8912E0C686-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD511DD4-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\">\"Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Income\" Pension Benefits Other Benefits 20X3 20X2 20X3 20X2 Net loss (gain) $76 $112 $37 $(48) Prior service cost (credit) 70 - (75) (27) Amortization of prior service (cost) credit (20) (16) 5 5 Total recognized in other comprehensive income 126 96 (33) (70) Total recognized in net periodic benefit cost and other comprehensive income $227 $196 $36 $4 </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146297-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD511F23-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">The components of net periodic benefit cost other than the service cost component are included in the line item \"other income/(expense)\" in the income statement. </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146298-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD512088-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">[Note: Nonpublic entities are not required to separately disclose components of net periodic benefit cost.] </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146299-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5121BC-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">[Entity-specific narrative description of the reasons for significant gains and losses related to changes in the defined benefit obligation for the period would be disclosed.]</span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146300-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD512325-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Assumptions </strong> </span></span> </div> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__GUID-09145E3E-576B-45A6-8244-0626E3688EC2\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146301-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-608DAF96-7314-4E2B-A6B4-CF8BD6C7A8FC-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-608DAF96-7314-4E2B-A6B4-CF8BD6C7A8FC-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD512889-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\">Weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations at December 31 Pension Benefits Other Benefits 20X3 20X2 20X3 20X2 Discount rate 6.75% 7.25% 7.00% 7.50% Rate of compensation increase 4.25 4.50 </div></div> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146302-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-4A4031E9-56BE-4E99-B884-D807F08179FB-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-4A4031E9-56BE-4E99-B884-D807F08179FB-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD512DE0-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\">Weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for years ended December 31 Pension Benefits Other Benefits 20X3 20X2 20X3 20X2 Discount rate 7.25% 7.50% 7.50% 7.75% Expected long-term return on plan assets 8.00 8.50 8.10 8.75 Rate of compensation increase 4.50 4.75 </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146303-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD512F7B-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">[Entity-specific narrative description of the basis used to determine the overall expected long-term rate of return on assets, as described in paragraph <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-50-1\" class=\"xref\">715-20-50-1(d)(iii)</a>, would be disclosed.] </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146305-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5130CE-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">[An entity with cash balance plans or other plans with promised interest crediting rates would disclose the weighted-average interest crediting rates used to determine the benefit obligation and net periodic benefit cost.]</span></span> </div> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__GUID-D9412EE1-C016-4FE6-BFA5-BB162AA09187\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146306-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-ED8C9BAE-9AF4-41CD-A3C4-3F9E2555211C-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-ED8C9BAE-9AF4-41CD-A3C4-3F9E2555211C-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD513EBC-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\">Assumed health care cost trend rates at December 31 20X3 20X2 Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year 12% 12.5% Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate trend rate) 6% 5% Year that the rate reaches the ultimate trend rate 20X9 20X9</div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146307-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5141A7-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Plan Assets</strong> </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146308-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD514348-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">The company's overall investment strategy is to achieve a mix of approximately 75 percent of investments for long-term growth and 25 percent for near-term benefit payments with a wide diversification of asset types, fund strategies, and fund managers. The target allocations for plan assets are 65 percent equity securities, 20 percent corporate bonds and U.S. Treasury securities, and 15 percent to all other types of investments. Equity securities primarily include investments in large-cap and mid-cap companies primarily located in the United States. Fixed income securities include corporate bonds of companies from diversified industries, mortgage-backed securities, and U.S. Treasuries. Other types of investments include investments in hedge funds and private equity funds that follow several different strategies.</span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146309-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5144F0-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">The fair value of Entity A's pension plan assets at December 31, 20X3, by asset class are as follows. </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL129308457-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD514645-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">[Note: The two methods for disclosing the fair value of classes of plan assets presented below are not intended to be treated as a template. While they both provide examples of disclosures that comply with the requirements of paragraph <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-50-1\" class=\"xref\">715-20-50-1(d)(ii)</a>, the classes disclosed should be tailored to the nature and risks of assets in an employer's plan(s). Additionally, an employer should consider the overall objectives in paragraphs <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-50-1\" class=\"xref\">715-20-50-1(d)(1), (2), and (5)</a>.]</span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146312-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5147B4-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Method 1:</strong> </span></span> </div> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__GUID-03F2EB5E-E0C1-48E0-9BD3-BB352DE0F344\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146313-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-DE45BD2C-4455-47A9-A4B8-1B5480D5C366-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-DE45BD2C-4455-47A9-A4B8-1B5480D5C366-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD514DB1-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\"> Fair Value Measurements at \"December 31, 20X3 (in millions)\" Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Significant Significant Identical Observable Unobservable Assets Inputs Inputs Asset Class Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Cash $150 $150 Equity securities: U.S. large-cap (a) 550 550 U.S. mid-cap growth 100 100 International large-cap value 325 325 Emerging markets growth 75 25 $50 Domestic real estate 100 20 80 Fixed income securities: U.S. Treasuries 200 200 Corporate bonds (b) 200 200 Mortgage-backed securities 50 50 Other types of investments: Equity long/short hedge funds (c) 55 $55 Event driven hedge funds (d) 45 45 Global opportunities hedge funds (e) 35 35 Multi-strategy hedge funds (f) 40 40 Private equity funds (g) 47 47 Real estate 75 75 Total \" $2,047 \" \" $1,370 \" $380 $297 (a) This class comprises low-cost equity index funds not actively managed that track the S&amp;P 500. b) (b) This class represents investment grade bonds of U.S. issuers from diverse industries. (c) \"This class includes hedge funds that invest both long and short in primarily U.S. common stocks. Management of the hedge funds has the ability to shift investments from value to growth strategies, from small to large capitalization stocks, and from a net long position to a net short position.\" (d) \"This class includes investments in approximately 60% equities and 40% bonds to profit from economic, political, and government driven events. A majority of the investments are targeted at economic policy decisions.\" (e) \"This class includes approximately 80% investments in non-U.S. common stocks in the health care, energy, information technology, utilities, and telecommunications sectors and approximately 20% investments in diversified currencies.\" (f) \"This class invests in multiple strategies to diversify risks and reduce volatility. It includes investments in approximately 50% U.S. common stocks, 30% global real estate projects, and 20% arbitrage investments.\" (g) This class includes several private equity funds that invest primarily in U.S. commercial real estate. </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146314-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD514F2E-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">[Note: Presented below is another method by which management could disclose classes of plan assets.]</span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146315-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD515083-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Method 2:</strong> </span></span> </div> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__GUID-37775AEA-1746-428B-94EC-A9F9AEE93D56\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146316-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-7BEE0704-6FCC-46D6-A988-3BB9F253C11F-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-7BEE0704-6FCC-46D6-A988-3BB9F253C11F-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD515615-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\"> Fair Value Measurements at \"December 31, 20X3 (in millions)\" Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Significant Significant Identical Observable Unobservable Assets Inputs Inputs Asset Class Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Cash $150 $150 Equity securities: U.S. companies 400 400 International companies 300 300 Mutual funds (a) 450 320 $130 U.S. Treasury securities 200 200 AA corporate bonds 100 100 A corporate bonds 100 100 Mortgage-backed securities 50 50 Equity long/short hedge funds (b) 55 $55 Event driven hedge funds (c) 45 45 Global opportunities hedge funds (d) 35 35 Multi-strategy hedge funds (e) 40 40 Private equity funds (f) 47 47 Real estate 75 75 Total \" $2,047 \" \" $1,370 \" $380 $297 (a) 70% of mutual funds invest in common stock of large-cap U.S. companies. 30% of the company's mutual fund investments focus on emerging markets and domestic real estate common stocks. (b) \"This class includes hedge funds that invest both long and short in primarily U.S. common stocks. Management of the hedge funds has the ability to shift investments from value to growth strategies, from small to large capitalization stocks, and from a net long position to a net short position.\" c0 (c) \"This class includes investments in approximately 60% equities and 40% bonds to profit from economic, political, and government driven events. A majority of the investments are targeted at economic policy decisions.\" (d) \"This class includes approximately 80% investments in non-U.S. common stocks in the health care, energy, information technology, utilities, and telecommunications sectors and approximately 20% investments in diversified currencies.\" (e) \"This class invests in multiple strategies to diversify risks and reduce volatility. It includes investments in approximately 50% U.S. common stocks, 30% global real estate projects, and 20% arbitrage investments.\" (f) This class includes several private equity funds that invest primarily in U.S. commercial real estate. </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146317-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD515783-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">[Note: An entity shall disclose the following information regardless of its method for disclosing classes of plan assets.]</span></span> </div> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__GUID-791ED784-DD39-4311-B9C7-34CB32423B8F\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146318-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-230FB3A4-614E-4F5D-85D0-A3824A6403F9-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-230FB3A4-614E-4F5D-85D0-A3824A6403F9-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD515C6A-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\"> Fair Value Measurements Using Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) Equity Global Long/ Event Opportu- Multi- Short Driven nities Strategy Private Hedge Hedge Hedge Hedge Equity Real Funds Funds Funds Funds Funds Estate Total \"Beginning balance at December 31, 20X2\" $40 $35 $39 $35 $40 $10 $199 Actual return on plan assets: Relating to assets still held at the reporting date (2) 5 (7) 5 2 3 6 Relating to assets sold during the period 3 2 5 \"Purchases, sales, and settlements\" 15 2 3 62 82 \"Transfers in and/or out of Level 3\" 2 3 5 \"Ending balance at December 31, 20X3\" $55 $45 $35 $40 $47 $75 $297 </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146319-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD515DBE-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">[Note: Nonpublic entities are not required to provide a reconciliation from the opening balances to the closing balances of plan assets measured on a recurring basis in Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy. However, nonpublic entities are required to disclose separately the amounts of purchases of Level 3 plan assets and transfers into and out of Level 3 of the fair value hierarchy.] </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146320-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD515EFC-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">[Entity-specific narrative description of investment policies and strategies for plan assets, including weighted-average target asset allocations [if used as part of those policies and strategies] as described in paragraph <a href=\"/asc/715/20/#715-20-50-1\" class=\"xref\">715-20-50-1(d)(ii)</a> would be included here.] </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146322-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD51604A-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">The fair values of Entity A's other postretirement benefit plan assets at December 31, 20X3, by asset class are as follows. </span></span> </div> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__GUID-3D1E8196-1894-404C-B252-BFFACF974D40\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146323-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-08348317-4094-4BB8-8569-96FD4369B873-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-08348317-4094-4BB8-8569-96FD4369B873-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD516576-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\"> Fair Value Measurements at \"December 31, 20X3 (in millions)\" Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Significant Significant Identical Observable Unobservable Assets Inputs Inputs Asset Class Total (Level 1) (Level 2) (Level 3) Diversified equity securities $150 $150 - $- U.S. Treasury securities 50 50 - - Diversified corporate bonds 103 - $103 - Total $303 $200 $103 $- </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146324-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD5166D1-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Diversified equity securities include Entity A common stock in the amounts of $12 at December 31, 20X3. </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146325-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD51682E-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Cash Flows </strong> </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146326-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD51696D-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Contributions </strong> </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146327-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD516A91-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Entity A expects to contribute $125 million to its pension plan and $150 million to its other postretirement benefit plan in 20X4. </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146328-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD516BBA-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"> <strong class=\"ph b\">Estimated Future Benefit Payments </strong> </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146329-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD516CE7-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">The following benefit payments, which reflect expected future service, as appropriate, are expected to be paid. </span></span> </div> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__GUID-C261977D-A49B-4C96-9A77-2A0D971165CD\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4138-114921__SL118146330-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-2B51E808-9CE5-45A6-B89A-D47967541D04-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-2B51E808-9CE5-45A6-B89A-D47967541D04-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD51720B-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\"> Pension Benefits Other Benefits 20X4 $200 $150 20X5 208 155 20X6 215 160 20X7 225 165 20X8 235 170 Years 20X9-20Y3 1,352 984 </div></div> </div> </li> </ul> </li> </ul> </div> </div>","snippet":"During 20X3, Entity A acquired FV Industries and amended its plans. Entity A would make the following disclosure.\nNotes to Financial Statements\nPension and Other Postretirement Benefit Plans\nEntity A has both funded and …","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:aef5f371d8f4f77ae53706e24a9eccb80348183e34e931baa62611a48d031a10","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}},{"citation":"715-20-55-18","para":"55-18","html":"<div class=\"asc-body\"><div class=\"norm-text\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD51734F-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">This Example illustrates the disclosures of a publicly traded entity for the first fiscal quarter beginning after December 15, 20X3. </span></span> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e4583-114921__GUID-B5F06F3D-AD49-434F-8743-C5E86B49156E\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4583-114921__SL108414046-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD517479-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4583-114921__SL108414047-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <div class=\"fig figure fignone\"> <img src=\"/asc-img/GUID-18E71D6A-61AD-498D-A89B-918CD70EBA48-low.gif\" altsource=\"GUID-18E71D6A-61AD-498D-A89B-918CD70EBA48-low.gif\" alt=\" \" loading=\"lazy\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD517949-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\"></span></span> <div class=\"figcaption\">Three months ended March 31 Pension Benefits Other Benefits 20X4 20X3 20X4 20X3 Service cost $35 $19 $16 $9 Interest cost 38 23 23 14 Expected return on plan assets (41) (21) (6) (4) Amortization of prior service cost 7 5 (3) (1) Amortization of net (gain) loss 2 - - - Net periodic benefit cost $41 $26 $30 $18 </div></div> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4583-114921__SL108414048-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD517A68-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">The components of net periodic benefit cost other than the service cost component are included in the line item “other income/(expense)” in the income statement.</span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4583-114921__SL108414049-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD517BD3-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Employer Contributions </span></span> </div> </li> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4583-114921__SL108414050-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD517CF8-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Entity A previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 20X3, that it expected to contribute $125 million to its pension plan in 20X4. As of March 31, 20X4, $20 million of contributions have been made. Entity A presently anticipates contributing an additional $120 million to fund its pension plan in 20X4 for a total of $140 million. </span></span> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div>","snippet":"This Example illustrates the disclosures of a publicly traded entity for the first fiscal quarter beginning after December 15, 20X3.\nComponents of Net Periodic Benefit Cost\nThe components of net periodic benefit cost oth…","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:50a635eaf19b360862e3d15a92c89947bff800f111fe65a3d9534cb41d86bb8b","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}},{"citation":"715-20-55-19","para":"55-19","html":"<div class=\"asc-body\"><div class=\"norm-text\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD517E34-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">This Example illustrates the disclosures for a nonpublic entity (Entity A) for the first fiscal quarter beginning after December 15, 20X3. </span></span> <ul class=\"ul simple\" id=\"d3e4631-114921__GUID-69EBE7D3-9DE7-40FB-A45A-087284F1C70F\"> <li class=\"li\" id=\"d3e4631-114921__SL6411937-114921\"> <div class=\"p\"> <span class=\"sfragment\" id=\"sfr_BD517F5F-6E93-1014-A13F-6E4B94C84136\"><span class=\"sfragment-source\">Entity A previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended December 31, 20X3, that it expected to contribute $125 million to its pension plan in 20X4. As of March 31, 20X4, $20 million of contributions have been made. Entity A presently anticipates contributing an additional $120 million to fund its pension plan in 20X4 for a total of $140 million. </span></span> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div>","snippet":"This Example illustrates the disclosures for a nonpublic entity (Entity A) for the first fiscal quarter beginning after December 15, 20X3.\nEntity A previously disclosed in its financial statements for the year ended Dece…","pending":false,"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:d109c6f98138e500301d54dea1c3785a82561f24c2c4275f422254660f44455a","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}}],"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:8287ab60849317654846044a0240ea711596bbea552a8c106c87bd4d35526edf","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}}],"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:02dfd3bddc30bd1974c2bb57a331efb615f818945766efccd6d82b64ec4fb92c","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}},"provenance":{"source_url":"https://asc.fasb.org/","snapshot_version":"sha256:15aea8165dff9f5ae47d9484f8470588b13b307f56e1d50801bf4d85ec190e3f","record_version":"sha256:02dfd3bddc30bd1974c2bb57a331efb615f818945766efccd6d82b64ec4fb92c","downloaded_from":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","last_downloaded_at":"2026-09-10T00:59:23.319Z","date_scope":"source_page","effective_as_of":null,"effective_as_of_status":"Not established by retrieval timestamps","source_key":"1943274/2147480482","source_sha256":"9b8d90258c74b91e3925668f1e8cb1edcb85c240cf013af94a04351f85df4830"}}