Discuss the ethics and governance

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In recent years a number of companies have gone into liquidation (been 'wound up) because they have not been able to meet their liabilities when they fell due. In Australia, there are some well publicised examples such as ABC Learning, HIH Insurance and One. Tel phone company

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Use the companies above and find (via electronic journals) the events that led up to the liquidation. Discuss the ethics and governance in explaining the company's financial stress. Was liabilities a major factor contributinng to the liquidation of the company?

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Students need to support their analysis with reference to relevant material from the text and a minimum of eight (8) suitable, reliable, current and academically acceptable sources - this should include at least 2 peer-reviewed academic journal articles.

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2000 + 10% word short report format. Title page, executive summary, table of contents, appropriate headings and sub-headings, recommendations/findings/conclusions, in-text referencing and reference list (Harvard - Anglia style), attachments if relevant. Single spaced, font Times New Roman 12pt, Calibri 11pt or Arial 10pt.

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This report is being prepared in order to find out the events that led to liquidation of various companies. The companies need to perform with due care in order to ensure that they are having success and growth. The performance of the company decides about the longtivity of the business. The analysis had been carried in regard to three different companies which had a strong fame in their industry but their position declined year by year leading to liquidation of the company.

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