Amortizing a net actuarial loss for pensions will ________.
a. increase retained earnings and decrease accumulated other comprehensive income
b. decrease retained earnings and decrease accumulated other comprehensive income
c. decrease retained earnings and increase accumulated other comprehensive income
d. increase retained earnings and increase accumulated other comprehensive income

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Answer:

c. decrease retained earnings and increase accumulated other comprehensive income.

Explanation:

Amortization in accounting is used to periodically lower the book value of a loan principal or an intangible asset such as intellectual property over a set period of time.

Amortizing a net actuarial loss for pensions will decrease retained earnings and increase accumulated other comprehensive income while amortization of net actuarial gain for pensions will do direct opposite.