Foundations in Scottish Personal Insolvency

Our Foundation Series has been designed specifically for anyone new to insolvency or anyone looking for a refresher on the basics. Delegates may have just joined the profession or may be working in a related field and would like an introduction to the topic. 

Choose from four half-day modules for personal insolvency - the modules build into a solid two-day introduction to the concepts and frameworks that can be used in a day to day role. The topics are as follows:

Introduction to Personal Insolvency Law Concepts

Who is a debtor?
Personal assets
Creditor claims
Introduction to securities
Introduction to diligence
Role of the Accountant in Bankruptcy
Court System
Apparent insolvency
Personal insolvency legislation

Introduction to Sequestration
Who can petition or apply?
Effect of sequestration
Overview of process
Role and powers of trustee
Contributions
Discharge

Introduction to Protected Trust Deeds
What is a trust deed?
Effect of signing
Initial contact and best advice
Protection process
SIP 3.3
Contributions
Trustee's powers
Discharge

Dealing with Heritable Property in Personal Insolvency
What is heritable property?
Definition of family home vs dwelling house
Trustee's powers
Exclusion from PTDs
Solutions for settlement and practical remedies

• Clear and concise guidance to legislative and regulatory requirements governing these areas
• An understanding of how these requirements impact on your day to day work
• The confidence to apply your newly learned skills once you are back in your workplace

Anyone who is just starting their career in insolvency with little or no formal training.
Anyone looking for an introduction to the subject working within the accountancy, legal or banking professions.

Half Day: £165 + VAT

One Day: £310 + VAT

Two Days: £550+ VAT

Fees include all course documentation, lunch and light refreshments as appropriate.

No further discounts available.