CONTINGENT ASSET Definition

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CONTINGENT ASSET is a possible asset from past events whose existence will be confirmed only by the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more uncertain future events not wholly within the control of the enterprise.

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BENEFIT STREAM is any level of income, cash flow, or earnings generated by an asset, group of assets, or business enterprise. When the term is used, it should be supplemented by a definition of exactly what it means in the given valuation context.

CASH BILL is a documented receipt of cash payment as opposed to an invoice or promise to pay.

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