When a Contingent Consideration Arising from a Business Combination Is

Multiple Choice

When a contingent consideration arising from a business combination is classified as a liability, how is any difference between the original estimate of the amount to be paid and the actual amount paid accounted for if the difference arises due to a change in circumstances?

A) As an adjustment to the consideration paid for the subsidiary.
B) As an adjustment to an estimate included in the determination of net income.
C) As a direct adjustment to consolidated retained earnings.
D) As an adjustment to consolidated contributed surplus.