Contingent Liability

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Definition of 'Contingent Liability'

1. The possibility of an obligation to pay certain sums dependent on future events.

2. Defined obligations by a company that must be met, but the probability of payment is minimal.
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Investopedia explains 'Contingent Liability'

1. A good example of a contingent liability would be an outstanding lawsuit.
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'Contingent Liability'

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    http://www.investopedia.com/exam-guide/cfa-level-1/liabilities/current-liability-basics.asp
    ... 8.21 Asset Impairment. 9. Liabilities: 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Current Liability Basics;
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  • Spotting Creative Accounting On The Balance Sheet

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/fundamental-analysis/10/creative-accounting-balance-sheet.asp
    ... Companies that fail to record a contingent liability that is likely to be incurred
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  • Should Employees Be Compensated With Stock Options?

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/analyst/091202.asp
    ... The unknown value above/below that fixed price is beyond the control of the company
    and is therefore a contingent (off-balance-sheet) liability. ...
  • Your First Checking Account

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    ... the fine print themselves - particularly in the realm of contingent fees like ... With
    many banks offering zero-liability fraud protection for debit cards, not ...
  • 5 Tax Credits You Shouldn't Miss

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/taxes/08/tax-credits.asp
    ... Eligibility for this credit is also contingent upon the use of a qualified health ...
    $2,000 or the full amount of the taxpayer's total tax liability, although any ...
  • The Demise Of The Defined-Benefit Plan

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/retirement/06/DemiseofDBPlan.asp
    ... From an employer's perspective, defined-benefit plans are an ongoing liability. ... This
    path has been taken by several airlines and a contingent of steelmakers ...
  • Trending Toward Asset-Based Management

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/financialcareers/07/asset-management.asp
    ... The liability inherent in recommending individual securities has become more of
    an ... clients, because the compensation of the planner is contingent upon the ...
  • CFA Level 1 Study Guide - Red Flags - Finding Shenanigans ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/exam-guide/cfa-level-1/red-flags/finding-shenanigans.asp
    ... 8.21 Asset Impairment. 9. Liabilities: 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Current Liability Basics;
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  • CFA Level 1 Study Guide - Financial Statements - Management ...

    http://www.investopedia.com/exam-guide/cfa-level-1/financial-statements/management-analysis-footnotes.asp
    ... 8.21 Asset Impairment. 9. Liabilities: 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Current Liability Basics;
    9.3 Income Tax Terminology; 9.4 Tax Deferred Liabilities; 9.5 Permanent Vs ...
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    http://www.investopedia.com/exam-guide/cfa-level-1/financial-statements/auditor-audit-opinion.asp
    ... 8.21 Asset Impairment. 9. Liabilities: 9.1 Introduction; 9.2 Current Liability Basics;
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