The Sounds of the Baskerville

The Sounds of the Baskerville

That's info-tainment! Chris Baskerville is an astute businessman, Chartered Accountant, Liquidator, Bankruptcy Trustee and State Managing Partner of a national firm. Chris is also able to share his expertise and experience in an entertaining and informative way. James Flaherty talks with the showman himself. You may laugh, you may cry, you may throw things at whatever device is playing this podcast . Tune in and join in.

Episodes

May 9, 2025 15 mins
Science fiction, a water treatment plant, and a guy owing money getting nabbed while belted up in his allocated seat, just before he escapes on a plane.

Another eclectic combination of topics packed into just one episode – this time, the latest, number 89, of The Sounds of The Baskerville Podcast. Now in its fifth season, Chris Baskerville continues to delve into insolvency and restructuring, and he unpicks compelling issues for bus...
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“What does it mean to be match fit?” In the first episode of Season 5 of "Sounds of the Baskerville," hosts Chris Baskerville and James Flaherty, along with special guest Ginette Muller, delve into what need to occur before small business restructuring. The episode kicks off with a discussion on the critical timing for businesses to seek restructuring help, emphasising the dangers of waiting until the last minute, such as when a Di...
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February 19, 2025 17 mins
In the second espode of the season 5 prologue of the TSOTB podcast, Patrick Schweizer from ALARES joins Chris Baskerville and James Flaherty to discuss the changes and challenges faced by small businesses. The guys reflect on the past year and share insights on what lies ahead. Despite being recorded a few months ago, the discussion remains highly relevant

.Key points from the episode include:
  • The increasing uptake of Small Busin...
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In this episode of the "Sounds of the Baskerville" podcast, Patrick Schweizer from ALARES returns to chat with Chris Baskerville and James Flaherty. They discuss the importance of the sorts of alerts you can get from ALARES, which stands for Adverse Legal Action Risk Alert System. Patrick explains what his business does and its role in providing valuable extra insights and reports for credit providers and professional services.

Patr...
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December 19, 2024 18 mins
Chris Baskerville and James Flaherty discuss the challenges and predictions for the upcoming year. They have made bold predictions before...

How do they see the business landscape in 2025? What are the difficulties businesses face during the December-January period, and what is behind the tendency for directors to make significant decisions before the new year? TWhile they once again talk of the need to face up to business challenge...
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December 17, 2024 19 mins
Chris and James wrap up 2024, sharing their insights. This will be interesting...

What were the events and trends that shaped the business landscape in 2024? Listen in for the takeaways for business owners and their advisors. Key issues:
  • Economic Impact of COVID-19: Chris discusses the ongoing effects of the pandemic on global economies.
  • Government Responses: how governments supported businesses during and after the pandemic.
  • Corpo...
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November 26, 2024 22 mins
Following on fBuilding on the insights from "Let's Make a Deal," this episode dives deeper into strategies for navigating what can often be a stressful time for directors and creditors.

**Understanding Settlements:** Chris shares why resolving an insolvency-related claim through settlement is often better than going to court. What are the costs, risks, and practical methods that can lead to a successful agreement?

**Legal Insights:**...
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October 31, 2024 19 mins
In ep 82, "Let's do a Deal" Chris Baskerville talks us through the intricacies of making deals and settlements in the context of business insolvency and litigation.

Chris explains why most legal matters are settled before going to trial, although where does court-ordered mediation fit in? How does it help resolving disputes avs going all in and taking on the the risks and costs associated with prolonged litigation?

Chris shares a spe...
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September 30, 2024 15 mins
Consumer spending, industry trends, rights of creditors, etc. Isn't running a small business hard enough without having to factor all that in?

James Flaherty asks Chris Baskerville to look over industry trends and how they can buffet small businesses, the challenges faced by the construction and accommodation sectors, and the importance of restructuring/change to maintain profitability. Chris and James also delve into the significan...
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September 27, 2024 15 mins
Chris Baskerville, the managing partner of the Brisbane Office of Jirsch Sutherland, lets us in on why small business restructuring has grown by 300% compared to last year. This trend is crucial for small business owners to understand, as it offers a strong alternative to voluntary administration, which can be costly and complex.

There are other things going on at the moment, though! Chris and James touch on the role of receivership...
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August 28, 2024 16 mins
Everyone hates a nasty surprise. That's why Chris Baskerville asked Patrick Schweizer of ALARES to come explain what his business does. Patrick wasn't the nasty surprise, but the near misses and lessons he shares might have been. The key lesson of this episode is knowing what information is out there (and things you may not have immediately thought of) and what can really impact a big financial decision.

Chris and James Flaherty cha...
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August 4, 2024 18 mins
In the latest episode of the Sounds of The Baskerville Podcast, Chris Baskerville and James Flaherty discuss the most recent insolvency statistics, delving into the headlines to explain what business people need to know about the current situation and the implications of the changes in the Small Business Restructuring law over the past few years.

Why do the guys stay on this issue? Because they are constantly amazed about how few pe...
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July 23, 2024 15 mins
Through real-life examples and a touch of humour, this podcast provides a wealth of practical knowledge for anyone considering starting a business or currently encountering business challenges. 

Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting, this episode is a must-listen for valuable lessons on staying financially fit and avoiding common traps that can lead to business failure.

Delving into the intricacies of business own...
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July 8, 2024 15 mins
This week, Duncan Perkins from TaxTime Accountants joins Chris Baskerville and James Flaherty to discuss the potential tax headaches that can arise when a side hustle grows into a more significant business venture.

Always a lively forum, in this podcast episode, Duncan steps up the tempo on The Sounds of The Baskerville in a fascinating conversation on topics such as investment properties, the transition from a hobby to a business, ...
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In another great instalment on the Ken Grace saga, on The Sounds of The Baskerville Podcast, Chris Baskerville again explains in everyday terms the complex world of insolvency practice, exploring the quasi-judicial role of trustees in a balance between law and accounting. He explains to James Flaherty and listeners his challenges chasing down the Goldsky Ponzi scheme, the importance of making informed decisions, and the impact of s...
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June 13, 2024 20 mins
Following the money to uncover the truth.

In this episode, Chris highlights the investigative process, the challenges faced by liquidators, and the legal strategies he employed to recover assets from financial fraud. Listen in to hear how meticulous work was required to unravel what looked like a complex financial scheme but was, in reality, a simple fraud. 

What trade-offs did Chris have to make in chasing down the money, and who go...
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May 30, 2024 17 mins
FOMO, fear of missing out! And when it all went south, how did a few keep the money they might have known wasn't so legit?

In this episode of The Sounds of the Baskerville, Chris Baskerville continues the story of his investigation of the Goldsky Ponzi scheme. 

The scam defrauded investors millions by promising a 20% guaranteed return on their money. Chri explains how the fraudster, Ken Grace, used fake documents, celebrity endorseme...
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May 17, 2024 20 mins
In this next episode of The Sound of the Baskerville, Chris Baskerville continues the story of Goldsky, a fraudulent investment scheme that claimed to use sophisticated algorithms and behavioural science to generate high returns for its clients.

This time, Chris talks James through 'the information memorandum' that Gold Sky used to lure investors and points out the red flags and inconsistencies that should have raised suspicion.

List...
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April 9, 2024 17 mins
What do a real estate agent, a restauranteur, a meat worker, a concreter, and an alleged mistress have in common? They were all supposedly in the Sydney office of the Goldsky Ponzi scheme, senior investment advisors.

This episode of our mini-series continues on the Gold Sky Ponzi scheme, a fraud that involved a fake hedge fund and deceived investors in Australia and the US. Chris Baskerville explains how the mastermind of the scheme...
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March 28, 2024 17 mins
Welcome to the first episode of 2024, the start of our series on the Goldsky Ponzi Scheme, one of the more brazen frauds in Australian history. Many people say they are ‘experts’ on this case, but let’s get the story from the man who had to unpick it.

In this mini-series, we will follow the trail of Kenneth Grace, the mastermind(?) behind Goldsky. Grace contrived to be named hedge fund manager of the year and swindled millions from ...
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