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Question · Contingent consideration at the acquisition date

In the acquisition of Aubépine SA, the acquirer undertakes to pay 330,000 in 1 years if a sales target is met; the obligation is classified as a liability. Case convention: its fair value is estimated by discounting that payment, assumed certain, at the rate of 10 % (case data), and the entry is made at business combination level, against goodwill. Record the entry recognising the contingent consideration.

Contingent payment
330,000
Discount rate
10 %
Time to payment
1
Your answer
  1. Line 1

    Account Goodwill

  2. Line 2

    Account Contingent consideration liability

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