In unspoken words, I love you means, I love your character, imperfections, habits and weaknesses. I need you more than you realise, not just because of what, I can get from you, but because, I also derive fufilment and unexplainable joy, from being needed. In other words, a symbiotic and not parasitic, relationship. A mutual, and not one-sided, love.

This book is focussed on investigating how a proper implementation of forensic accounting tools could serve as a means and channel whereby such techniques as valuations, equitable distribution and evidence could be employed in avoiding unnecessary break ups and emotional breakdowns. Through the exploration of options which are available to marital couples considering separation or divorce during periods of crises, the book aims to emphasise the theme that a break from the relationship may be the step required to avert a break-up. The role of forensic accounting in facilitating an amicable...

This book attempts to address why central bank independence still lacks certain vital attributes which embody adequate governance and accountability mechanisms - which are necessary if better results in relation to longer term economic and political objectives, in particular, are to be achieved. As well as a consideration of why the lender of last resort facility should be used for emergency situations and systemically relevant institutions in particular, an interesting point which will be considered in this publication is the comparison between the European Central Bank (ECB) Recommendation...

The Role of External Auditors in Corporate Governance and Financial Reporting not only recommends means whereby a variety of internal issues can be addressed but also considers various ways in which the external auditor and audit committees contribute to the process of corporate governance. Problems related to asymmetric information, information disclosure, transparency between corporate managers and shareholders, and factors contributing to insider trading are covered as well as the various ways in which the external auditor and audit committees can contribute towards enhancing corporate...

The Financial Services Act 2012 ('the Act') introduced: "important changes to the regulatory framework of financial services in the United Kingdom, many of which affect the Bank of England. The Financial Services Authority (FSA), which was previously responsible for regulation of financial firms from both a 'prudential' and 'conduct' perspective, will cease to exist." See Bank of England Quarterly Bulletin 2013 Q1, page 20 Even though immense changes have taken place since 2008, this publication, as well as the entire study, focusses on, considers and necessitates an in-depth analysis of the...

This publication attempts to address why central bank independence still lacks certain vital attributes which embody adequate governance and accountability mechanisms - which are necessary if better results in relation to longer term economic and political objectives, in particular, are to be achieved. As well as a consideration of why the lender of last resort facility should be used for emergency situations and systemically relevant institutions in particular, an interesting point which will be considered in this publication is the comparison between the European Central Bank (ECB)...

As recent global stock market crashes have brought to light - particularly massive sell outs which were instigated in response to panics about the actual state of economic growth of strategic investment partners and emerging economies, nothing moves consumers and investors more than information uncertainty - fueled by lack of transparency, loss of investor confidence or suspicions related to inaccurate information disclosure. Whilst the structure of financial regulation played a role in the 2008/2009 Financial Crisis, particularly reflected in responses of many leading economies which adopted...

Whilst undergraduate studies at Aber paved way for life changing opportunities and experiences, the post graduate and "golden years" at Aber were to provide even greater and more exciting adventures than could have been ever anticipated.