Financial & Economic Analysis

Assuming no previous accounting or finance experience, Riggs (founding president, Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences) explains the basics of accounting and financial analysis in an effort to train business managers to be financially literate in order to make better organizational decisions. Opening chapters explain the use and forms of balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other accounting systems. Later chapters offer a primer in corporate finance, including capital investment analysis. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

HENRY E. RIGGS is the founding president of Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences, a member of The Claremont Colleges and the nation’s first graduate school dedicated solely to preparing students for professional careers in life science—based organizations. He is the author of several books, including Managing High-Technology Companies.