Lynne Walton

Access Intell CEO Founder Lynne Walton
lynne.walton@accessintell.com
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Lynne is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Access Intell. Lynne was an experienced Insolvency Practitioner for fifteen years with Ernst & Young and KPMG in Scotland and BDO and PPB Advisory in Australia. She left the insolvency profession in 2010 to specialise in credit management and the Personal Properties Security Register (PPSR). She founded the EDX (QLD) business which became Access Intell in 2018. Highly regarded for her PPSR expertise, Lynne regularly presents to lawyers, accountants, financiers, credit managers, bankers and industry groups.

Lynne has extensive knowledge in insolvency and an in-depth understanding of the nuances, needs and challenges of the industry. She has brought significant hands-on insight to the development of our client-led products.

As our CEO, Lynne helps our team members achieve their potential. Her favourite part of the job is seeing others blossom in their roles.

The best advice she's ever received? "True happiness is wanting what you have – not getting what you want."

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How to Write an Effective Credit Policy Expert Tips for Credit Managers - Access Intell Article
Discover how to create a strong credit policy that minimises risk and improves cash flow. Learn practical steps and see how Access Intell’s tools can help.
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Access Intell article - Top Signs Your Customers May Be Heading Toward Insolvency (And How To Spot Them Early)
Learn the key warning signs that your customers may be facing insolvency and discover practical steps finance teams can take to protect cash flow and reduce risk. One of the biggest threats to cash flow and profitability is when a customer becomes insolvent and fails to pay outstanding invoices. Spotting the early warning signs of customer insolvency can help you take proactive measures to minimise exposure and protect your bottom line.
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Access Intell Article - and Why It Matters for Credit and Finance Managers
A Romalpa clause (or retention of title clause) helps suppliers retain ownership of goods until payment is made. But without registering your interest on the PPSR, your rights may not be enforceable. Here's what you need to know.
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Access Intell article - Balancing Politeness And Persistence when collecting invoices
Polite and firm are not opposites. In fact, they’re the secret weapon of every successful accounts receivable team. Too often, businesses assume that being friendly means being lenient. In finance, that misconception can cost you time, money, and customer relationships.
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The Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) recently released its ‘State of Personal Property Securities System 2024-25’ Report. It offers valuable insights into how the Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) is supporting Australia’s credit landscape. If you’re a creditor, lender or finance professional, understanding these trends is essential to managing risk. Access Intell has distilled the report into key takeaways and what they mean for you.
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One of the collection tools used by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) is to issue a Director Penalty Notice (DPN). The goal is to recover overdue business tax debt personally from current or former company directors. Once a non-lockdown DPN is issued, a director has 21 days to act before they become personally liable. Options typically are to pay the debt or appoint an insolvency or restructuring practitioner. This short timeframe often leads to insolvencies or small business restructuring seemingly coming ‘out of the blue’ to creditors. In this article we cover what a DPN is, ATO DPN rates, what does a DPN mean for creditors and risk management strategies (including accessing vital ATO business tax default data).
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A customer going into liquidation is devastating, but an additional concern for creditors is an unfair preference claim. You’ve done a great job collecting money owed, but now the liquidator is looking to claw that money back. Using the PPSR wisely can provide a powerful defence. This article explains what a preferential payment is, how PPSR can protect your business from an unfair preference claim and best practices for creditors.
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Access Intell article - A Creditors Guide To Small Business Restructuring
Small Business Restructuring (SBR) is a lower-cost, faster insolvency option designed to help companies survive financial difficulties. They are increasing exponentially and are expected to continue to grow, now sitting at 22% of all corporate insolvencies. SBR presents unique challenges for creditors. Our guide covers what this process is, how the ATO relates, what it means for creditors and how it affects PPSR.
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Access Intell article - Key PPSR learnings for credit managers from the AFSA ‘State of Personal Property Securities System’ report
The Australian Financial Security Authority (AFSA) recently released its ‘State of Personal Property Securities System’ Report for 2023-24. The report focuses on the current state of the PPSR, regulatory priorities, and future directions. The report underscores the PPSR's critical role in supporting Australia's $3.6 trillion credit system by enabling creditors to protect security interests and empowering informed decision making. The PPSR holds registrations with a potential economic value of $450 billion, which is approximately 20% of Australian GDP*. Access Intell has distilled the report into key learnings for credit managers. Read on to learn how the PPSR is performing, market trends, AFSA’s future focus, and the importance of registering.
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