Finance for Non-Financial Managers
This workshop introduces you to the essential accounting and finance skills any business professional needs to know. Over the three days, you will learn the language, tools and techniques to become a more intelligent user of finance and accounting reports, gaining the confidence to ask better questions and to make more informed financial decisions.
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Date & Time
Upcoming Session: Three consecutive Wednesdays | September 2, 9. & 16, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location
In-person at the University of Denver campus
Cost
$2,300 per participant
Discounts
A 15% discount is available for nonprofits, current or former military, government, DU alumni, Daniels corporate partners and three or more individuals from the same organization.
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Workshop Outcomes
Finance for Non-Financial Managers
This finance workshop will help you, your team, and your organization:
UNDERSTAND AND INTERPRET THE CORE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Learn and understand the Balance Sheet, Income Statement, and Statement of Cash Flows, including a specialized look at the key reporting differences between for-profit and nonprofit organizations.
LEVERAGE FRAMEWORKS TO DRIVE-LONG TERM FINANCIAL HEALTH
Learn how to think like an investor when making major finance decisions, as well as the practical mechanics of preparing accurate budgets, building forecasts, and performing variance analysis to track performance.
BYOFS TO CONNECT THEORY TO YOUR BUSINESS REALITY
Bring Your Own Financial Statements (BYOFS) and apply accounting and finance concepts directly to your own documentation, ensuring you leave with immediate, actionable insights for your specific organization.
Who Should Attend
This workshop is designed for mid-level professionals, small business owners and consultants who do not have formal training in finance and accounting. It is for professionals who want to become more intelligent users of finance and accounting information.
This course is also offered as a private program for intact teams and can be delivered at an organization’s office. Please contact us for more information.
Key Faculty
Keely Gohl
Keely Gohl is an adjunct professor at the Daniels College of Business, teaches executive education classes for the Colorado Society of CPA’s and is a registered CPA and CGMA (Chartered Global Management Accountant).
Dessa Bokides
Dessa Bokides is an adjunct professor at the Daniels College of Business bringing to the classroom more than 30 years of global financial leadership and specialization in financial strategy and capital markets.
More Details
Are you a DU staff member looking to register for credit? Visit our Registration for DU Staff page.
Schedule and Format
This workshop will be offered in-person on the University of Denver campus. Class begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 4:00 p.m. each day and lunch is included.
To prepare for this class you will need to complete a few short action items that generally take 20-30 minutes. Please expect an email two to three weeks before the class begins with details on how to complete these action items.
Participants taking the workshop for credit will have an assignment to complete at the end of the course.
Tuition & Cost
Cost: $2,300
Discounts are available for nonprofits, current or former military, government, DU alumni, Daniels corporate partners and three or more individuals from the same organization. Visit the program non-credit (pay with credit card) registration page or contact us for more information.
For Credit: 2 credit hours at DU’s tuition rate
For more information on DU’s current tuition rates, check the Registrar’s website
Register for Credit
Eligible DU Staff can use their Tuition Waiver to participate in Executive Education workshops, gaining valuable knowledge and skills for a fraction of the workshop cost. Workshops must be taken for-credit, and to receive credit, you will need to complete a short assignment at the end of the workshop.
There is an $8 tech fee that is not covered by the tuition waiver.
For more information about the Tuition Waiver or to see if you are eligible, please visit the DU HRIC Benefits Page.
If you have questions about applying your tuition waiver, please contact us at executive.education@du.edu.
Cancellation Policy
We understand that sometimes life throws curveballs-and plans change. If you're unable to attend your program, we offer flexible options to help you or your organization still benefit from the experience. Because our workshops are designed for small, high-impact cohorts, last-minute changes can be disruptive. Our policies aim to balance flexibility for you with the commitments we make to our faculty, facilitators, and fellow participants.
For questions, please contact us at executive.education@du.edu.
"Conversations about money, how it’s being spent and how it should be spent are happening at organizations daily. You need to speak the language and have a seat at the table."
- Keely Gohl -
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Have other questions?
Connect with Jennifer Landers,
Director of Partnerships,
Executive Education