JILL COLLIS is a researcher at Bristol Business School, University of the West of England, and has written and edited a number of books for business students. She has several years experience of research consultancy and has recently completed two major studies concerned with small and medium-sized companies. ROGER HUSSEY is NWIS Professor of Financial Services at Bristol Business School, University of the West of England, and Deloitte & Touche Fellow in Financial Reporting. He has wide experience in industry, teaching and research, and has published numerous books, reports and articles on accounting and management issues. JILL COLLIS is a researcher at Bristol Business School, University of the West of England, and has written and edited a number of books for business students. She has several years experience of research consultancy and has recently completed two major studies concerned with small and medium-sized companies. ROGER HUSSEY is NWIS Professor of Financial Services at Bristol Business School, University of the West of England, and Deloitte & Touche Fellow in Financial Reporting. He has wide experience in industry, teaching and research, and has published numerous books, reports and articles on accounting and management issues.