Rescue on Paper: Business Rescue Plans and Financial Reporting

A business rescue plan lives or dies on its numbers. This session explains how financial information supports or destroys a rescue plan.

3 CPD units August 19, 2026 1 presenter

What will set you apart

By completing this course you will gain the following competencies

Purpose of a business rescue plan
How financial information supports rescue
Why weak numbers undermine credibility
How forecasts are used in rescue
Where reporting often fails
What creditors look for

Event breakdown

Purpose of a rescue plan
Financial information required
Cash flow forecasting
Assumptions and realism
Reporting during rescue
Creditor expectations
Common plan failures
Financial credibility

Category: Business RescueType: CPD CourseCPD category: Business Rescue

Description

A business rescue plan is not a story. It is a financial argument. This session focuses on how financial reporting supports business rescue and why weak or unrealistic numbers cause plans to fail. Cash flow forecasts, assumptions, and disclosures are examined from a practical perspective. Poor financial information destroys trust and leads creditors to reject rescue plans quickly. This session explains how financial information should be prepared, presented, and understood during business rescue. Strong reporting does not guarantee success, but weak reporting almost guarantees failure. Understanding this improves the quality of rescue plans and protects professional credibility.

Presenters

Div De Villiers — 20 years of experience as small business owner in Southern Africa. 35 years of experience in the development finance environment and 14 years' experience in the climate smart SME financing and development environment. Director of the management consultancy Dimension Capital Consulting (Pty) Ltd, which offers feasibility assessment, mentorship and business rehabilitation solutions to owner-managed SMEs. Certified Business Advisor and member of the Institute of Business Advisors of Southern Africa (IBASA); and associate member of the South Africa Institute of Professional Accountants (SAIPA). As a Certified Business Rescue Practitioner with CIPC, conducting business rescue interventions for owner-managed private sector clients. Most recent business rescues include: Mpumalanga Sinks; Mtebeni Farms; Zakheni Projects; Critical Chain Technologies; Full Circle Farming; Sorted Design Studio; Mesca Agri Engineers. Holds a Master's Degree in Commerce from the University of South Africa (UNISA).

You will earn a certificate

On successful completion you will receive a certificate for 3 CPD units in Business Rescue.

Requirements

Laptop, desktop, or mobile device with internet access
Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Safari, or Firefox browser