By Ellen Ferris, a Solicitor in Matthews Folbigg’s Insolvency, Restructuring and Debt Recovery Group.
Accountants are being swamped by directors caught up in the effects of a global pandemic and the consequences of shutdowns and quarantine. Accountants’ own businesses are in the same boat.
How to advise clients during this time? The Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association (“ARITA”) has released helpful guidance for accountants seeking to help their clients at this time. These resources can be accessed via the below link:
- Guidance for accountants –ARITA News
Matthews Folbigg Lawyers has a legal team dedicated to Insolvency, Restructuring and Debt Recovery. All of the solicitors on this team are members of ARITA, and have been following the changes in this practice area closely.
Our team are ready to advise accountants with clients caught up in this complex area. If you have any questions about these changes, or would like to discuss these resources, please contact a Principal of Matthews Folbigg Insolvency, Restructuring & Debt Recovery Team:
Jeffrey Brown on (02) 9806 7446 or jeffreyb@matthewsfolbigg.com.au
Stephen Mullette on (02) 9806 7459 or stephenm@matthewsfolbigg.com.au.