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Henry E. Riggs

Mr. Henry E. Riggs is the Founding President Emeritus of Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Science, founded in 1997 in Claremont, CA. From 1988-1997 he was President of Harvey Mudd College. From 1974-1988 he was the Thomas Ford Professor of Engineering Management at Stanford University, where he was also Vice President for Development, 1983 - 1988. Earlier in his career he held officer positions in two high technology companies. Mr. Riggs holds a B.S. degree in Engineering, an MBA (with high distinction) from Harvard University, and honorary doctorates from Harvey Mudd College and Keck Graduate Institute. He is the author of five books and numerous articles and papers.
Understanding the Financial Score

Understanding the Financial Score

Financial statements and information drawn from them confront us daily: in the media, in corporate annual reports, in the treasurer’s reports for clubs or religious groups, in documents provided to employees and managers, as one considers alternative investments, in documents provided by homeowners’ association and government agenciesVarious readers of a company’s “financial score” make decisions based on financial information: the company’s managers devise actions to improve operations; investors buy or sell the corporation’s securities; creditors decide how much to lend; customers judge the reliability of this supplier; potential employees decide whether to invest their careers in the company.

  • Riggs, Henry E.
  • 2022-05-31
Understanding the Financial Score

Understanding the Financial Score

Financial statements and information drawn from them confront us daily: in the media, in corporate annual reports, in the treasurer’s reports for clubs or religious groups, in documents provided to employees and managers, as one considers alternative investments, in documents provided by homeowners’ association and government agenciesVarious readers of a company’s “financial score” make decisions based on financial information: the company’s managers devise actions to improve operations; investors buy or sell the corporation’s securities; creditors decide how much to lend; customers judge the reliability of this supplier; potential employees decide whether to invest their careers in the company.

  • Riggs, Henry E.
  • 2007-12-31