ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Writing a book, whether a professional title or a work of fiction, is a project which brings with it a whole host of challenges and is certainly not a one-person project. This book would not have seen the light of day had it not been for certain individuals who have contributed significantly to its production. Every individual who knows me has, in one way or another, influenced my career and my writing and it is to all those that do know me that I express my heartfelt thanks and gratitude.
I would like to place on record my sincere thanks and gratitude to the publishing team at John Wiley & Sons. In particular I would like to thank the Executive Commissioning Editor at John Wiley & Sons, Jenny McCall, for her support during the writing and publishing stages as well as her colleague Gemma Valler for her support during the production of this book. Without the support and input of these individuals, this book would not have been possible.
I would like to thank Francesca Warren for all her help in the copyediting process.
I would like to thank Mr Les Leavitt, Managing Director of Leavitt Walmsley Associates Ltd for his support over the years. Les has been extremely supportive of this project and has been closely involved with its production.
I would like to express my sincere thanks to my technical reviewers: the lecturer and author, Mr Roger Bryant MSc BSc (Econ) FCA FCCA of Small Company Reporting Ltd, Caroline Fox BA ACA, Chartered Accountant and Mrs Annette Smyth ...
