Items that change the Projected Benefit Obligation (PBO):
Beginning Balance, PBO
+ service cost each period
+ interest cost on the PBO
+ prior service cost
(+ or -) gains / losses on PBO estimate
(occurs when revisions are made to the pension liability estimate)
 - retirement benefits paid to retirees
= Ending Balance, PBO

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