Chris Higson

Biography

Chris Higson is a professor in accounting practice at London Business School, where he was formally the Chair of the Accounting faculty. He holds degrees in philosophy and economics, and a doctorate in finance from London Business School. He qualified as a chartered accountant in London with what is now Deloitte.

Chris Higson specializes in financial statement analysis, financial performance and valuation, taxation, governance and regulation. During his career he has advised around 120 organisations, including many of the world’s leading industrial and financial companies, on financial performance issues. He has also been a commentator on television, radio and in the international press on these issues. He serves as an expert witness in the areas of accounting practice, corporate finance and taxation.

Chris Higson has authored and published over one hundred academic papers, cases and books. His most recent book is Financial Statements: economic analysis and interpretation, (2nd ed, 2012, Rivington). His current research examines financial performance in recessions, the value of intangible capital, and the performance of the private equity industry. His book on private equity performance is expected to be published in 2014.