CFO Boot Camp: Be the Bookkeeper (Class 1/3)

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 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:

• June 5: Bookkeeping Basics (Be the Bookkeeper)
• June 12: Understanding Your Business Numbers (Be the Accountant)
• June 19: Planning for Growth and Funding (Be the CFO)

The Support Doesn’t End There:

After completing the series, receive FREE one-on-one accounting assistance from U-M Ross School of Business consultants every Thursday (10am-4pm) throughout the summer at New Lab. Get personalized guidance to implement everything you’ve learned.

The Details:

• When: June 5, 12, and 19, 2025 (3 hours each)
• Where: New Lab, 2050 15th St, Detroit, MI 48216
• Who: Led by DNEP’s Accounting Consultants with oversight from U-M staff and alumni
• Requirements: Bring your laptop for working sessions
• Cost: FREE for business owners (Costs covered by Saturdays in the D and the University of Michigan Center for Innovation (UMCI))
• 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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