There are many reasons why a business may find itself facing financial. Contributing factors can trigger a host of underperformance issues including declining earnings, liquidity and cash flow concerns, and stakeholder pressure. To a large extent, demand for restructuring and insolvency assistance runs counter-cyclical to the economic situation; when times are hard and businesses are struggling to fulfil financial agreements made in happier times....

Most Canadian corporations have well-documented policies and procedures regarding governance, strategy and risk management. That being said, financial distress can still occur and the corporation’s Directors play an essential role in detection and response.

MNP’s Take: As we enter a recession, Canadians are struggling now more than ever to maintain control of financial responsibilities and increased debt loads. With the Canadian dollar experiencing a significant downturn and a global struggle for economic growth causing uncertainty among investors – it’s difficult to ascertain when we can expect a turn around.

Whether you are looking for services as a business struggling with debt or a creditor working to minimize risk and protect your investment, it’s important to develop solution orientated frameworks and customized strategies that meet the expectations of your stakeholders and are aligned with your objectives as you work to navigate from uncertainty, to success.

Suffice to know, there is no investor protection mechanism against investment losses in a financial market decline. Risk is associated in everything we do in the investment world. These risks can range from stock market risk, interest risk, currency risk, social, political risks and so on. However, all investors are protected through two agencies as follows: Canadian Investor Protection Fund (CIPF) and the Mutual Fund Dealers Association (MFDA).

If you are the owner of a small business that has fallen on tough financial times, given the current economic downturn, you are certainly not alone. This doesn’t make it any easier.

MNP LTD Trustee Eric Sirrs gave his expert opinion on CTV Edmonton about Sprague Rosser being in receivership and their staff demanding payment they are owed.

There are many benefits to operating your own business when the business is successful, but what happens when it’s struggling. According to Industry Canada, only 51% of new small-to-medium size businesses are still operating after their first 5 years.

As the economy reopens and we get back to work, we need to be proactive in protecting our businesses.

Confidence in a continued economic recovery is growing shakier by the day as more provinces declare a second wave of COVID-19. While legislators would prefer to avoid another lockdown, they are urging consumers to limit social gatherings and non-essential activities outside the home.