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Books And Records: A Gatekeeper To Insolvency Presumptions
How failure to maintain records can expose directors to personal liability if a liquidator is appointed.
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Insights into the Australian credit industry
A wide-ranging conversation about insolvency with predictions of credit and insolvency over the next 6-12 months.Cathro & Partners - Article
Obtaining pooling order for a group of companies
Making a pooling application to court. Key requirements that must be satisfied leading up to filing such an application.Cathro & Partners - Article
Remission of ATO interest requests
In certain circumstances, the ATO may remit (or reduce) tax debt interest charges upon request.Cathro & Partners - Article
Director Penalty Notices – Expect to see a pick-up in personal insolvencies during FY25
The ATO has also issued large numbers of Director Penalty Notices ("DPNs").Cathro & Partners - Article
ASIC investigation into Metigy as David Fairfull goes bankrupt
Corporate regulator ASIC investigates suspected insolvent trading.Cathro & Partners - Article
The Australian private debt market continues to grow exponentially
Advisers should continue to ensure that their clients focus on monitoring cash flow and forecasts for their businesses.Cathro & Partners - Article
Introduction to Insolvency and Bankruptcy
Transcript & link to video discussing the basics of insolvency & bankruptcy.Cathro & Partners - Article
Two more Sam Fayad companies caught up in the $280m Dyldam collapse placed in liquidation
Two companies run by former property developer Sam Fayad, have been placed in liquidation following action by the ATO.Cathro & Partners - Article
The Cut Podcast: Payroll Compliance Isn't Optional
How payroll compliance has shifted from being just a back-office function to a critical boardroom responsibility.Cathro & Partners - Video
Interview With The CEO Of ARITA (Video)
John Melluish, CEO of ARITA, discusses the evolution of Australia's insolvency landscape from the 1980s boom to today's post-COVID environment. The conversation examines the increasing role of the ATO, stakeholder expectations, modern regulatory challenges including AML obligations, and the future direction of insolvency reform and practitioner education.Cathro & Partners - Article
Insolvency warning signs – what to look out for over the remainder of 2023 and beyond
The article explores some key indicators to help identify when a company is at risk of becoming insolvent.Cathro & Partners - Article
Embracing technology: A path to efficiency and innovation for the future
Technology can improve service quality and help a business adapt to changing workforce demographics and market demands.Cathro & Partners - Article
Two companies fail after Dyldam property developer's $280m collapse
The latest collapses are part of a horror time for the construction industry, which saw dozens of companies fail in 2022.Cathro & Partners - Article
Have your clients properly documented their agreements in their business?
Businesses often fail because they have poor legal documents or financial systems in place.Cathro & Partners - Article
Dividends to creditors: How this process works in a liquidation
The creditor dividend process in insolvency law ensures that creditors are treated fairly and in accordance with their legal rights.Cathro & Partners - Article
Insights into the Hospitality and Pub Sector
Discusses the dynamics of the pub and hospitality industry and factors that have contributed to its success.Cathro & Partners - Article
Director Identification Numbers (DINs) – Are your clients compliant?
From 5 April 2022, all company directors or anyone who intends on becoming a director, must have a DIN.Cathro & Partners - Article
Insolvencies to spike
Author predicts that the insolvency tsunami is about to commence.Cathro & Partners - Article
Members voluntary liquidation process
Benefits of a MVL (the formal process of winding up the affairs of a solvent company).Cathro & Partners