Assume that a company establishes a DB pension plan. The employee has a salary in...

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Assume that a company establishes a DB pension plan. The employee has a salary in the coming year of $50,000 and is expected to work for 3 more years before retiring. The assumed discount rate is 10%, and the assumed annual compensation increase is 4%

Current salary $50,000

Years until retirement 3

Annual compensation increases 4%

Discount rate 10%

Final years estimated salary $50,000*(1.04)2= $54,080

Benefit 2%

The plan will pay a lump sum pension benefit equal to 2% of the employees final salary for each year of service beyond the date of establishment.

Construct the pension table. Use the format below.

The Pension Table

Year

1

2

3

Estimated annual salary

Benefits attributed to:

Prior years

Current year

Total benefit

Opening Obligation

Interest (10%)

Current service cost

Closing Obligation

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