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Insolvent Trading Explained
What is Insolvency? Insolvency is defined by the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) (the Act) in that a company is solvent If it is able to
Director Penalty Regime and Becoming Personally Liable for Company Debts
Directors of companies need to understand how they can become personally liable for outstanding company taxation debts in a post-COVID 19 business environment.
How are earnings multiples determined in business valuations?
When adopting the capitalisation of earnings methodology, proper consideration needs to be given to appropriate earnings-multiples.
Temporary Insolvent Trading Moratorium Update
Directors seeking to rely on the temporary relief from insolvent trading may only be able to do so if the company enters voluntary administration or liquidation prior to 31 December 2020.
Understanding Goodwill
When determining the Goodwill of a business, it is important to understand the characteristics of the business and the different types of Goodwill that may exist.
Business Restructuring: What are my options?
Businesses facing challenging operating conditions should seek prompt, specialist advice to reduce the risks and consequences of financial failure and increase the options available to the business.
Future-Proof Your Business: Strategic Restructuring Options for Business Owners
The window of opportunity is slowly closing for directors to explore strategic restructuring options for their businesses.
What are Surplus Assets and Liabilities in business valuation?
Surplus Assets are represented by any assets that are held by a business that are not core to its underlying operations and do not support the business in any way.
Valuation Methodologies: The Capitalisation of Earnings methodology
The capitalisation of earnings method is a commonly used valuation methodology that involves determining a future maintainable earnings figure for a business and multiplying that figure by an appropriate capitalisation multiple.
Decoding the Illegal Phoenix: Part 2
The Treasury Laws Amendment (Combating Illegal Phoenixing) Bill 2019 seeks to provide a balance between eradicating illegal phoenix activity and providing a framework to facilitate a genuine restructure of a distressed company.