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Join us for a clear, practical introduction to the three core financial statements: the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement — and how they work together to tell the financial story of an organization. Participants will learn how to read and interpret key figures, spot trends, and use financial statement data to support informed planning and decision-making. Ideal for professionals who want to build confidence in financial literacy as part of broader financial planning and management skills.
Speakers:
Melissa Armstrong, Founder & Fractional Controller, Steady Hand Accounting
Melissa is a CPA and Fractional Controller who partners with small business owners to bring controller-level insight to businesses that are ready to grow with intention. She has 24 years of experience building the financial systems, reporting, and rhythms that give business owners financial clarity, so they can focus on leading the business. Thanks to Melissa, they have things like cash flow, predictable billing, internal controls and the structure they need to feel confident making big financial decisions.
Maria Sanner, Zing Credit Union
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Spending hours writing proposals or figuring out pricing? In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to create custom AI assistants that do that work for you. Step by step, during class, you’ll build your own tool and leave with ideas to automate other areas of your business.
What you’ll learn:
Format: Hybrid. Join us in person or attend virtually via Zoom.
Location (in person):
Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI)
1824 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203
What to bring: Your laptop (a tablet or phone won’t work well for this workshop). We recommend creating a free ChatGPT or Claude account before class.
Speaker:
Tad Damato, Founder and CEO, ScaleLab CFO
In partnership with B:Side and Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute.
¿Pasas horas escribiendo propuestas o calculando precios? En este taller práctico aprenderás a crear asistentes de IA personalizados que hacen ese trabajo por ti. Paso a paso, y durante la clase, construirás tu propia herramienta y saldrás con ideas para automatizar otras áreas de tu negocio.
Lo que aprenderás:
Formato: Híbrido. Acompáñanos en persona o únete virtualmente por Zoom.
Ubicación (presencial):
Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute (RMMFI)
1824 Lincoln St, Denver, CO 80203
Qué traer: Tu laptop (una tablet o teléfono no funcionará bien para este taller). Te recomendamos crear una cuenta gratuita de ChatGPT o Claude antes de la clase.
Speaker:
Teresa Plaugher, CPA and Managing Partner, ClearPath Advisors
En colaboración con B:Side y Rocky Mountain MicroFinance Institute.
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