Secured Transactions and Bankruptcy

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Creditors may have claims against the business filing for bankruptcy. For financial and risk management, it is essential to understand the hierarchy of claims, the legal framework governing bankruptcy, and the implications for creditors. Businesses facing financial distress may consider bankruptcy to restructure or liquidate their obligations. However, whether a business can continue operations during bankruptcy depends on the type of bankruptcy filed and the financial strategy in place. Read this selection and test your understanding with the quiz questions.

Learning Objectives

After completing the material in this chapter, you should be able to do the following:

Understand the basic concepts of secured transactions
Identify the creation and perfection of security interests
Understand priorities for claims on the security interest
Know the rights of creditors on default
Understand the basic operation of Chapter 7, 11, and 13 bankruptcy

Source: Jeff Lingwall, https://boisestate.pressbooks.pub/buslaw/chapter/secured-transactions-and-bankruptcy/
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