David L. Dodd
Historical Figure1895-1988
From Stock Watering by David L. Dodd
Begin with the balance sheet. The precision is the point.
Known for: Co-author of Security Analysis with Benjamin Graham. Professor of Finance at Columbia Business School for nearly forty years. Pioneer of accounting-based security analysis.
About David L. Dodd
Role: Professor of Finance and Co-Author of Security Analysis
Core Belief: Before you can value a business, you must be able to trust what the financial statements represent. The balance sheet is the starting point of all analysis.
Worldview: Accounting integrity is the foundation of investment judgment. The numbers presented to investors often reflect managerial wishes rather than economic reality. The careful analyst who reads what others have not read retains an advantage.
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