authorized insolvency practitioner

authorized insolvency practitioner

a person legally permitted to carry through certain duties in relation to an insolvency. A system of licensing exists to ensure the professional competence and skill of insolvency practitioners in individual and corporate insolvencies. Authorization is granted only if certain statutory requirements are met; these include membership of an approved professional body (such as the Institute of Chartered Accountants or the Insolvency Practitioners Association).

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