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Accountant in Bankruptcy

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Publication - Notes for Guidance

Notes for Guidance - Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 2016 (as amended)

First published
1 November 2021
Last updated
19 June 2024 - see all updates
Topic
Bankruptcy

This guidance describes the general functions of Accountant in Bankruptcy, interim trustees, trustees and commissioners in relation to their responsibilities regarding bankruptcies which started on or after 30 November 2016.

Supporting documents

15.4 Actions of the BAD team

When the criteria has not been met the BAD team will reject the application in writing providing the reason(s).

When the criteria has been met the BAD team will:

  • notify the debtor, the former trustee (who is not the applicant) and all known creditors of the application
  • inform the above they may make representations within 14 days of the notification
First published
Monday, 1 November 2021
Last updated
Wednesday, 19 June 2024 -
All updates

  1. Changes to AiB team names. Sections 12.2.1, 12.3, 12.5, 13.10, 13.13.1, 13.14 amended. Section 13.12.10 added

  2. Supporting document added to website

  3. Published on website

  4. Amended sections 2.2, 12.7.2, 12.8.2, 13.6, 13.9, 13.12, 13.13, 13.14, 16.5, 18.5.1

  5. Published

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