Expenses of assistance in preparing accountsE+W
6.9.—(1) Where the liquidator requires a person to deliver accounts under rule 6.8 the liquidator may, with the approval of the liquidation committee (if there is one) and as an expense of the winding up, employ a person or firm to assist that person in the preparation of the accounts.
(2) The person who is required to deliver accounts may request an allowance of all or part of the expenses to be incurred in employing a person or firm to assist in preparing the accounts.
(3) A request for an allowance must be accompanied by an estimate of the expenses involved.
(4) The liquidator must only authorise the employment of a named person or a named firm approved by the liquidator.
(5) The liquidator may, with the approval of the liquidation committee (if there is one), authorise such an allowance, payable as an expense of the winding up.