In purchase accounting, contingent consideration based on future earnings results in an increase to the acquiring company's cost if the contingent consideration is subsequently paid.

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In purchase accounting, if the contingent consideration based on future earnings is subsequently paid, it increases the cost of the acquisition on the acquiring company's financial statements, as it represents an additional purchase price paid for the acquired company.

In Purchase Accounting, Contingent Consideration Based on Future Earnings Results