ARITA - Australian Restructuring Insolvency & Turnaround Association

ARITA - The Australian Restructuring Insolvency and Turnaround Association represents professionals who specialise in the fields of restructuring, insolvency and turnaround. We have more than 2,400 members and subscribers including accountants, lawyers and other professionals with an interest in insolvency and restructuring. Around 84 percent of registered liquidators and 87 percent of registered trustees are ARITA members. We represent firms of all sizes, from small practice through to multi-national firms, with the majority of our membership being drawn from those in small-medium practice. ARITA’s ambition is to lead and support appropriate and efficient means to expertly manage financial recovery. We deliver this through the provision of innovative training and education, upholding world class ethical and professional standards, partnering with government and promoting the ideals of the profession to the public at large. In 2017, ARITA delivered close to 300 professional development sessions to around 5,000 attendees. The Association promotes best practice and provides a forum for debate on key issues facing the profession. We also engage in thought leadership and public policy advocacy underpinned by our members’ needs, knowledge and experience. We represented the profession at 23 inquiries, hearings and public policy consultations during 2017.