Accounting 2B - Unit 8 (4-6)
the corporation which files for bankruptcy is considered a
debtor
a legal process of reorganizing or eliminating debt
bankruptcy
occurs when a corporation decides to cease operations
Chapter 7 bankruptcy
a creditor's acknowledgement of debt
claim
the sale of the debtor's property to satisfy claims
liquidation
overseer of the bankruptcy case and arranges the liquidation of assets
trustee
What prohibits a creditor from proceeding with collection activity?
automatic stay
Which type of bankruptcy allows corporations to reorganize debt?
Chapter 11
Which type of bankruptcy discontinues business operations?
Chapter 7
_____ bankruptcy allows international corporations to file bankruptcy in United States courts where their significant assets are located.
Chapter 15