What’s an insolvency admin?

Insolvency practitioners oversee companies during administration proceedings, aiming to keep them operational. They may sell assets, negotiate with creditors, and reorganize the company. They also help individuals manage personal debt. An insolvency practitioner is a financial services professional who works with a company while it is in administration during insolvency proceedings, with the goal of […]

Voluntary insolvency?

Voluntary insolvency is when a company files for debt restructuring instead of being forced into bankruptcy. It involves a formal settlement with creditors overseen by a mediator, and may involve the liquidation of assets. Creditors may have priority, and repayment terms are often extended. If the company cannot fulfill its obligations, it may eventually liquidate […]

Bankruptcy vs insolvency: what’s the difference?

Insolvency and bankruptcy are different terms, with insolvency referring to a person or business that cannot pay debts or has liabilities exceeding assets, while bankruptcy is a formal legal concept for resolving debts. Cash flow and balance sheet insolvency are the two main types, with the former leading to involuntary bankruptcy. While balance sheet insolvency […]

Bankruptcy vs. insolvency: What’s the difference?

Insolvency refers to a person or business that cannot pay debts or has liabilities exceeding assets, while bankruptcy is a formal legal concept where the government intervenes to settle debts. Insolvency can lead to bankruptcy, but not always. There are two types of insolvency: cash flow and balance sheet. Bankruptcy can severely damage credit for […]

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