Chapter 5 - Insolvency computations Flashcards

1
Q

Who are preferential creditors?

A

Employee wages for four months pre relevant date, up to £800

All accrued holiday pay

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2
Q

Who are secondary preferential creditors?

A

VAT
PAYE and Employee NIC
CIS

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3
Q

Prescribed part applies to floating charges created on or after what date?

A

15 September 2003

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4
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When does the prescribed part not apply?

A
  • Net property less than £10,000
  • Net property is more than £10,000 but apply to court on basis that cost of making the distribution outweigh the benefits
  • Where liquidator or administrator proposes CVA
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5
Q

What is the calculation for the prescribed part?

A

50% of first £10,000 of net property
Plus 20% of the balance

Up to a maximum of £600,000 (or £800,000 is after 5 April 2020)

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6
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True or false - the costs of making the prescribed part distribution are deducted from the prescribed part itself

A

True

Calculated prescribed part and then deduct the costs

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7
Q

Who pays into the ISA?

A

Liquidators in compulsory liquidators and trustees in bankruptcy

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8
Q

What is the OR’s general fee? and what is the OR’s administration fee?

A

£6,000 general fee

if acting as trustee the OR is entitled to 15% fee on the asset realisations.

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9
Q

When is the Statement of Affairs prepared in the Creditors Voluntary Liquidation?

A

Not more than 14 days before date resolution to wind up

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10
Q

When is the Statement of Affairs prepared in the Company Voluntary Arrangement?

A

Not more than 14 days before date of notice to nominee

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11
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When is Statement of Affairs prepared in an Administrations?

A

As at date of administration

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12
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When is Statement of Affairs prepared in a compulsory liquidation?

A

As at date of appointment

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13
Q

What is the order of priority of payment for creditors in a creditors voluntary liquidation?

A

Fixed charge creditors
Costs of liquidation (& remuneration)
Prefs
Prescribed part if applicable
Floating charge creditors
Unsecured creditors
Interest on creditor claims
Return of capital

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