In recent years a number of companies have gone into liquidation

  

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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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Discuss all three companies above and find (via electronic journals) the events that led up to the liquidation. Visit the CPA website; discuss APES 110 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants. Highlight 5 codes of ethics.  Visit the ASIC website and discuss the Listing Rules governing listed companies in terms of corporate governance. Were liabilities a major factor contributing to the liquidation of individual companies?