Publication - Notes for Guidance

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

First published: 1 November 2021
Last updated: 18 April 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.

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15.5 Actions of the Accountant

Following the expiry of the 14 day period the Accountant will:

consider the information provided by the person seeking appointment, reappointment
take into account any representations received
make a decision on appointment

AST will notify all parties of the decision. If the decision is made to appoint, or reappoint, the notification to the debtor will include information in relation to their obligation to co- operate with the trustee.

First published: Monday, 1 November 2021
Last updated: Thursday, 18 April 2024 - show all updates
All updates: Thursday, 18 April 2024
Supporting document added to website

Monday, 29 January 2024
Published on website

Saturday, 1 October 2022
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

Monday, 1 November 2021
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15.5 Actions of the Accountant

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