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Insolvency: Law and Practice

Insolvency: Law and Practice program

Bond University's Faculty of Law has partnered with the Association of Independent Insolvency Practitioners to provide the Insolvency: Law and Practice program.

Delivered as a series of 10 online microcredentials, the program was created specifically for graduates seeking a career in insolvency as either a trustee in bankruptcy or a registered liquidator. The program can also serve as a refresher for experienced practitioners.

Through completion of the full program, you will gain a deep understanding of the principles, processes, law and practice of corporate and personal insolvency, and specifically, the responsibilities of liquidators and/or trustees. It is strongly advised to complete the courses in order.

All courses are available online at any time via our high-quality learner platform. The self-paced delivery gives you the flexibility to work around your other commitments. 

  • These bespoke courses are designed for graduates seeking a career in insolvency as either a trustee in bankruptcy or a registered liquidator, those currently involved in the practice of insolvency who are looking to advance their career, and experienced practitioners who would like to refresh their knowledge.

    Assumed knowledge

    Some familiarity with the law and practice of insolvency in Australia is assumed.

  • Upon successful completion of each course, you will receive a digital Certificate of Achievement in recognition of your new competencies. If you complete all 10 courses, you will be eligible for 20 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points.

These bespoke courses are designed for graduates seeking a career in insolvency as either a trustee in bankruptcy or a registered liquidator, those currently involved in the practice of insolvency who are looking to advance their career, and experienced practitioners who would like to refresh their knowledge.

Assumed knowledge

Some familiarity with the law and practice of insolvency in Australia is assumed.

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  • 1. Insolvency: Introduction to Insolvency in Australia

    This introductory course looks at the Australian legal system and the legal context of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) and Bankruptcy Act 1966 (Cth). You will gain insight into the system of laws, appreciate the process when dealing with legislation and become familiar with the regulatory bodies and their roles.

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  • 2. Insolvency: Defined

    This course looks at the definition of insolvency as it appears in the legislation, relevant to both personal and corporate spheres. It also reviews how the courts have dealt with it in their capacity as interpreters of the law, and discusses why identifying the point of insolvency is vital for the administration of an insolvent estate.

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  • 3. Insolvency: Voluntary Administration

    This course explores the concept of Voluntary Administration in depth. You will see how this form of external administration is designed to provide the insolvent company with breathing space and the opportunity to continue trading.

     

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  • 4. Insolvency: Provisional and Members' Voluntary Liquidation

    This course looks at provisional liquidation and members voluntary liquidation. You will understand how shareholders of a company can bring its operation to an end by a Members Voluntary Liquidation and examine why Provisional Liquidators are appointed.

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  • 5. Insolvency: Compulsory Liquidation

    Compulsory liquidation is most the common form of liquidation and usually arises from actions by company creditors. In this fifth course, you will review the role of Statutory Demands, the duties and obligations of the Liquidator, and the process of bringing such a matter before the court.

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  • 6. Insolvency: Meetings, Voidable Transactions, Preferential Payments and Remuneration

    Meetings, voidable transactions, preferential payments and remuneration are uppermost in a liquidator's mind after appointment. This sixth course will explore each of these topics, the need for Creditor's Meetings and their rules.

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  • 7. Insolvency: Receivership

    The appointment of a Receiver is controlled by the contractual relationship between the secured creditor and the debtor company. This course consists of six lessons covering the process of appointment of a Receiver through to their termination.

     

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  • 8. Insolvency: Bankruptcy

    In this course, we look at personal insolvency in Australia and the steps required for a person to become bankrupt.

     

     

     

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  • 9. Insolvency: Alternatives to Bankruptcy and Trustee Responsibilities

    This course looks at the options available to individuals other than bankruptcy. It explores Chapters IX and X of the Bankruptcy Act, which provide alternatives to individuals who are insolvent.

     

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  • 10. Insolvency: Current Issues

    The field of insolvency is very fluid. Recently, there have been several inquiries, position papers and media statements in government circles on both bankruptcy and corporate insolvency. This course discusses recent developments in the area.

     

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Meet your course instructor

Ian Stevens

Ian was the chief executive officer of an Australian sporting body before being appointed as the general manager of a large accounting and financial services firm. That role expanded into a company secretary role for the parent company and over 30 subsidiaries in Australia and New Zealand. To the current date, Ian holds a corporate consultancy role, advising entities on financing options and corporate structuring, working extensively with accounting and insolvency firms. Ian’s areas of teaching and research are personal property securities law, banking and finance law, and insolvency law.

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