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Voluntary Administration: Patterns Of Corporate Decline, James Routledge, David Morrison Dec 2008

Voluntary Administration: Patterns Of Corporate Decline, James Routledge, David Morrison

James Routledge

Australian companies in financial distress prefer to select the option of voluntary administration (VA) offered by Pt 5.3A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth). A board’s choice to enter a company into a VA is premised upon the idea that it is preferable to take early action when the business is facing solvency difficulty. Such early action allows for the possibility of rescuing the business. This article examines whether directors cause businesses to trade in extenuating financial circumstances for too long a period before entering the company into a VA thereby shortening the chances of a successful business rescue. The …


Directors' Disqualification After The Insolvency Act 2000, 2001, Adrian Walters Dec 2000

Directors' Disqualification After The Insolvency Act 2000, 2001, Adrian Walters

Adrian J Walters

No abstract provided.


Bare Undertakings In Directors' Disqualification Proceedings, Adrian Walters Dec 2000

Bare Undertakings In Directors' Disqualification Proceedings, Adrian Walters

Adrian J Walters

No abstract provided.


Directors' Duties: The Impact Of The Company Directors Disqualification Act, Adrian Walters Dec 1999

Directors' Duties: The Impact Of The Company Directors Disqualification Act, Adrian Walters

Adrian J Walters

No abstract provided.