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pension past service cost and interest cost

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  • May 29, 2017 at 5:12 am #388670
    xianwu
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    Hello?I’m quite struggled about the past service cost.when should we calculate an interest cost on the past service cost and when should not.
    I always think if the past service cost occur in the first day of this financial year, then we need to calculate theinterest cost.
    but in the exam of June 2014, the past service cost did occur in the first day of that financial year, but no interest coston the past service cost.
    than I’m confused why? what’s the difference?

    May 29, 2017 at 2:58 pm #388791
    duybachhpvn
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    Did you use the answer on acca’s website itself? Then it does not reflect the new treatment. Go see that question in BPP or Kaplan revision kit.

    May 29, 2017 at 3:15 pm #388794
    xianwu
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    oh?(?o?)?yes?in bpp practice kit the interest includes interest on past service costs. thank you very much!
    So if the past service cost occur in the first day then we should calculate the past service cost Is that right?

    May 30, 2017 at 10:45 am #388971
    P2-D2
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    Hi,

    Please ensure that you use the most up to date information with regards to the past exam questions as otherwise you will make mistakes in the final exam.

    Yes, if the past service cost is on the first day of the accounting period then the associated interest will need to be calculated upon it.

    Thanks

    May 30, 2017 at 11:13 am #388985
    xianwu
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    Thank you!!

    May 30, 2017 at 4:09 pm #389043
    P2-D2
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    You’re welcome!

    June 4, 2017 at 2:35 am #390052
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    Hi sir,

    but in the exam of June 2014, the past service cost did occur in the first day of that financial year, but no interest cost on the past service cost.

    Do we have to calculate the interest cost which was not incurred in the first day of that FY?

    Many thanks

    June 4, 2017 at 9:17 pm #390346
    P2-D2
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    Hi,

    Good spot. I’ve just gone back and had a look at the detail in IAS 19 and the interest is only calculated on the liability, taking into account any changes as a result of contributions. Given the past service cost is not a contribution and merely an adjustment to the scheme for the enhanced benefits of the employee then it appears that no interest is charged against the past service cost. I learn something new everyday!

    Thanks

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