CFO Boot Camp: Be the Chief Financial Officer (Class 3/3)

Transform from Business Owner to Savvy Financial Manager in Just Three Workshops

Are you running your Detroit small business or nonprofit without formal financial training? Stop outsourcing your finances, or learning everything the hard way! Our CFO Boot Camp equips you with the essential skills to build a financially strong organization—no accounting degree required.

What You’ll Master:

• Set up professional accounting systems that work for YOUR business
• Interpret financial statements with confidence (and spot red flags before they become problems)
• Create financial projections that unlock growth opportunities
• Develop processes that attract investors and lenders
• Transform from bookkeeper to strategic CFO in just three sessions

Hands-On Learning That Sticks:

This isn’t just theory—you’ll implement real financial systems for your business during three powerful workshops:

• November 7: Bookkeeping Basics (Be the Bookkeeper)
• November 14: Understanding Your Business Numbers (Be the Accountant)
• November 21: Planning for Growth and Funding (Be the CFO)

The Support Doesn’t End There:

After completing the series, sign up for FREE one-on-one accounting assistance from U-M Ross School of Business consultants on Fridays at multiple partner locations. Get personalized guidance to implement everything you’ve learned.

The Details:

• When: November 7, 14, and 21, 2025 from 10 AM – 1 PM (sessions build on each other)
• Where: University of Michigan Detroit Center, 3663 Woodward Ave., Detroit, MI 48201
• Who: Led by DNEP’s Accounting Consultants with oversight from U-M staff and alumni
• Requirements: Bring your laptop for working sessions
• Cost: FREE to business owners, as a result of our generous sponsors
• Prerequisites: None—just bring your determination to strengthen your business!

Space is limited. Reserve your spot today and take control of your business’s financial future.

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Support provided by the U-M Detroit Center, celebrating its 20 year anniversary this year!