You are a secured creditor in a bankruptcy liquidation. Listed below, in chronological order, are the steps in the bankruptcy proceeding. Just prior to which step would you expect to have to document the strength of your claim on the firm's assets?
A) The corporation files a bankruptcy petition.
B) A trustee in bankruptcy is elected.
C) Assets are liquidated and bankruptcy administration costs are paid.
D) The proceeds are distributed among creditors.
E) Residual payments are made to shareholders.

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Secured creditors need to document the strength of their claim on the firm's assets just before the proceeds are distributed among creditors (Step D) to ensure they receive the correct amount of the liquidation proceeds based on their secured status.

You Are a Secured Creditor in a Bankruptcy Liquidation