- January 2010
142.- Euro
2010. 1128 Pages, Hardcover
ISBN-10: 0-471-78762-0
ISBN-13: 978-0-471-78762-4 - John Wiley & Sons






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Detailed description
With the rise in the number of mergers and acquisitions taking place in today's business environment, there will undoubtedly be a rise in the number of bankruptcies. Completely updated, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Accounting, Seventh Edition, Volume 2 updates the most recent forms and exhibits as a result of the new Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention and Consumer Protection Act of 2005 (BAPCPA). The process of turning around a troubled business and restructuring its financial aspects is thoroughly described for controllers, CEOs, CFOs and CPAs with small businesses as clients.

From the contents
About the Author.

Preface.

Part One. Bankruptcy and Insolvency Environment.

1. Accountant's Role in Perspective.

2. Economic Causes of Business Failures.

Part Two. Legal Aspects of Bankruptcy and Insolvency Proceedings.

3. Turnaround Process.

4. Out-of-Court Settlements.

5. Nature of Bankruptcy and Insolvency Proceedings.

Part Three. Accounting Services.

6. Rehabilitation Proceedings under the Bankruptcy Code.

7. Retention of the Accountant and Fees.

8. Accounting and Financial Services for the Debtor-in-Possession or Trustee: Part I.

9. Accounting Services for the Debtor-in-Possession or Trustee: Part 2.

10. Accounting Services for the Creditors' Committee.

11. Valuation of a Business in Bankruptcy Proceedings.

Part Four. Auditing Procedures and Reports.

12. Audit Procedures and Special Areas of Inquiry.

13. Financial Reporting During Bankruptcy.

14. Reporting Results of the Plan.

15. Reporting on an Insolvent Company.

Part Five. Taxes.

16. Tax Awareness.