Course Details

Accountants with clients in financial difficulty are often faced with client questions that they cannot answer. Whilst not seeking to replace the professional advice of a licensed insolvency practitioner, having an understanding of the insolvency options will help accountants to better understand when to ensure clients do take advice.

In this course, a general overview of the likely outcomes and how it will affect their relationship with the client and their own involvement in any process.

In this session, Martyn Pullin has covered the following:

  • Spotting the early warning signs of insolvency
  • Review of the insolvency options under the UK Insolvency regime 
  • High level of review of insolvency processes
  • The involvement of the accountant in each process
  • Steps that should be taken where signs of insolvency are spotted to protect clients and creditors

By purchasing this session, you will have a broad understanding of the insolvency regime, the likely outcomes and when your clients should consider the options.

Discussion around the early warning signs will help accountants identify when they should be directing and documenting their advice to clients to meet with an Insolvency Practitioner.

CPD Course Speaker

Partner, FRP Advisory

Martyn Pullin

Martyn joined FRP in 2017, and is a Partner in the Restructuring Advisory team in Teesside. As a Chartered Certified Accountant, Licensed Insolvency Practitioner and member of the Turnaround Managers Association, he has significant experience advising businesses and not-for-profit organisations, usually during times of financial distress.

Well-connected throughout the North East region, Martyn has extensive experience working with clients ranging from owner-managed businesses to large multi-site operations, rescuing as many as possible. He is increasingly engaged in advisory assignments working with existing management teams to maximise stakeholder outcomes, and has particular experience dealing with retail, construction, charities, licensed trade and manufacturing businesses.