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Bring afflicted businesses back to health.

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sually appointed on the recommendations of banks, lawyers and accountants, corporate recovery entails providing assistance to ailing ventures. Hence, specialists in this field are responsible for analysing the state of the company and advising on subsequent steps. If corporate recovery professionals believe it is possible to rescue a firm, they will suggest a range of corporate, debt and equity restructuring strategies to aid in business objectives. However, in the case that recovery is not feasible, it falls upon them to help the enterprise salvage as much monetary worth as possible from remaining assets to repay outstanding debts. In Singapore, the Insolvency Practitioners Association of Singapore (IPAS) provides guidelines and training for both existing and aspiring corporate recovery specialists.

General overview Working in corporate recovery is exciting and challenging with cases ranging from multinational corporations to small chain stores. Team sizes vary according to the scale of the case. While graduates will be involved in the entire process of recovery and rescue, from corporate re-organisation, debt restructuring and informal discussions to formal insolvency procedures, they will also be expected to specialise over time.

Required skills Although hopefuls with academic backgrounds related to business and economics will have an edge over others, applicants from non-related fields bearing exceptional negotiation skills are also welcomed. People and persuasion skills are of the utmost importance for managing stakeholders, creditors and laid-off employees as well. Other skills such as analysing complex financial information and working in flexible settings are valued, and graduates will be expected to have empathy for others while remaining resolute in their directives as interaction with staff is frequent before they are laid off.

Pros and cons Prioritising work is a key strategy as professionals often work on several cases at the same time. Other than handling employees affected by lay-offs, graduates will need to pitch difficult decisions to reluctant managers. On a more positive note, building networks is one of the many opportunities present, as is the chance to learn about trending markets in real-time – good preparation is needed if going into consultancy is a future ambition.

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ACCOUNTANCY AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT - Area of Work

CORPORATE RECOVERY


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Tax

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Management Accounting

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Internal Audit

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Forensic Accounting

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Financial Accounting

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Corporate Finance

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Corporate Treasury

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Commercial Finance

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page 85

Assurance

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page 84

Corporate Recovery

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A Graduate’s Guide to Accountancy Jargon

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pages 81-83

Professional Accountant

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page 80

Statistics

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page 72

Getting a Graduate Job in Accounting

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page 79

Financial Management

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pages 75-76

Retail Banking

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page 71

Wealth Management

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pages 73-74

Insurance Underwriting

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page 70

Insurance

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pages 68-69

Actuarial Science

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page 67

The Financial Services Alphabet

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pages 64-66

Finance Industry

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pages 62-63

Structured Finance

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pages 56-57

At a Glance: Financial Services

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pages 58-59

Stockbroking

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Choosing Your Role and Company in Financial Services Different Ways to Get into the

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pages 60-61

Specialist Markets

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Risk Management and Control

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Private Wealth Management

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Inter-Dealer Broking

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Investment Analyst

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Investment Banking

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Operations

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Financial Markets

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Investment Management

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Economist

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Finance IT

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Corporate Banking

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Banking and Investment Unique Skills The Banking and

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Investment Industry Needs

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pages 38-39

At a Glance: Banking and Investment

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pages 34-35

A Graduate’s Guide to Banking and Investment Job-Speak

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pages 40-42

Tackling Assessment Centres

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pages 30-31

Acing Your Interview

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pages 28-29

Dealing with Live Video Interviews

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pages 26-27

Is a Career in Finance for Me?

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pages 12-13

Postgraduate Pathways in the Financial Sector

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pages 16-17

A Survival Guide to Applying for a Job in the Finance Sector

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pages 18-19

Preparing Your Cover Letter

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pages 24-25

Industries in the Finance Sector

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pages 10-11

Pros and Cons of Pursuing a Career in the Finance Industry

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How to Pursue a Career in Finance Without a Finance Degree

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Crafting Your Resume

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