How to Record Contingent Purchase Price
Recognizing a liability for future earn-out payments based on property performance targets established at the time of purchase.
| Account Name | Type | Debit ($) | Credit ($) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investment Property | Asset | 500,000.00 | - |
| Contingent Consideration Liability | Liability | - | 500,000.00 |
💡 Accountant's Note
REITs must record the fair value of contingent consideration as part of the initial cost basis of the property if categorized as an asset acquisition or business combination.
Practitioner & Systems Framework
💻 ERP Architecture
Create a separate liability account for contingent payments to track quarterly fair value re-measurements.
⚠️ Audit Flags
Changes in the probability of achieving performance hurdles and the resulting fair value adjustments.
📄 Required Documentation
Earn-out agreement and valuation model for the contingent liability.
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