Eddie McLaney is an academic author with several years of experience of teaching Accounting and Finance. He was formerly the Accounting Subject Group Leader and Principal Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at Plymouth Business School, Plymouth University.

Peter Atrill is a freelance academic and author who has worked with leading institutions in the UK, Europe and South-East Asia. As well as working a business consultant, he was previously Head of Business and Management and Head of Accounting and Law at Plymouth Business School, Plymouth University.