The Accrued Obligation at the Beginning of the Year Was

question 2

Multiple Choice

The accrued obligation at the beginning of the year was $289,000 and the current service cost for the year is $92,000.Assuming an interest factor of 8%,what is the accrued obligation at the end of the year?

• A) $404,120
• B) $381,000
• C) $403,860
• D) $363,660

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