When an Administrator is appointed, it is imperative that the supplier acts quickly in order to obtain payment in priority to what may be a long list of creditors.

The ASX 200 AREIT Accumulation index rose by 7.01% over the quarter ending 31 March 2012.

In good times, many legal questions may be academic. But when there is a crisis, whether basic legal principles have been followed becomes a vital question.

Three recent reports looking at issues relating to intellectual property (IP) and IP management come to an interesting convergence of views: that generally speaking, IP management is not broadly practised in Australia, and that it should be.

ASIC is not totally opposed to the use of non-IFRS financials, but there's no room for them in financial statements.

This article considers the resignation and replacement of an auditor within the context of a competitive tender process.

This claim considers the issue faced by forensic accountants - can hindsight be used in the calculation of damages?

Businesses wanting to promote their products by way of comparison with those of their trade rivals need to take particular care. This was reinforced by the recent Federal Court decision in Reckitt Benckiser (Australia) Pty Ltd v SC Johnson & Son Pty Limited.

The reform agenda for the not-for-profit sector begins with the release of a statutory definition of charity.

As the end of financial year approaches, businesses face mounting pressure to clear outstanding debts and strengthen cash flow. This practical guide reveals five essential strategies for maximising debt recovery before 30 June, from establishing clear contractual terms to knowing when professional intervention becomes necessary.

ASIC has released additional guidance to assist AFS Licensees with the new financial reporting framework.

A new financial advice licence will allow accountants to become licensed to provide a broader range of financial advice.

Part 2 of this article gives some guidance on some key principles on the right of indemnity in a bankruptcy scenario.

It does not matter whether you are a tradesperson, employing or contracting personnel, an importer or retailer of a product or a professional person - the issues confronting you each night are no different.

These new measures could make the difference between businesses closing permanently or being able to survive COVID–19.

The report will be required to include specific information about the large business' payment times and practices.

Several jurisdictions have introduced or are in the process of introducing legislation aimed at increasing corporate transparency. For example, in the United States...

Draft regulations change the definition of a 'large' proprietary company, by raising the financial reporting thresholds.