Accountant in Bankruptcy

The Accountant in Bankruptcy (AiB) is an Executive Agency of the Scottish Government under the terms of the Scotland Act 1998. The Agency operates independently and impartially while remaining directly accountable to Scottish Ministers. The Chief Executive is also The Accountant in Bankruptcy (The Accountant), who is an Independent Statutory Officer and an officer of the court appointed under section 1 of the Bankruptcy (Scotland) Act 1985, as amended.

The AiB aims to ensure access to fair and just processes of debt relief and debt management for the people of Scotland, which takes account of the rights and interests of those involved.