A potential gain that is not recognized by accountants in the financial statements until it actually occurs. For example, Company P is suing Company D over a patent infringement. Company P has a contingent gain. Because of conservatism, accountants usually do not report or disclose contingent gains (but will report or disclose contingent losses).
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