Contingent Consideration: Striking a Deal on Future Performance

When buyers and sellers don’t completely see eye-to-eye about future performance – and the purchase price – at closing, contingent consideration can save the day. However, accounting for it is another matter. So join hosts Adam Olsen, Sarah Cage Richter, and Embark resident guru Nicole Harger for a discussion on earnouts, where they cover areas like:What is contingent consideration?Common types of contingent considerationAdvantages and disadvantages of earn-outs for buyers and sellersTips and insights on constructing earn-out arrangementsClassifying and subsequently accounting for earn-outsFor more information on contingent consideration:ASC 480, Distinguishing Liabilities from EquityASC 815, Derivatives and HedgingASC 805, Business CombinationsConnect with Embark on:LinkedInInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTubeListen to Accounting Matters on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, and Spotify.