Gary Farmar

Lecturer, Reiman School of Finance, Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver

Expertise

General corporate finance and financial reporting issues that affect U.S corporations. In particular capital budgeting, mergers and acquisitions, cash management and overall aspects of generally accepted accounting principles.

Biography at a Glance

Gary Farmar is a lecturer in the Reiman School of Finance. In addition to finance courses, he also lectures for the School of Accountancy. Prior to coming to the University of Denver, he spent 30 years in the corporate business world. A CPA by background, Farmar began his career in the auditing division of Arthur Andersen & Co. After several years, he then went to work for an oil and gas company for nine years. During that time he held senior level accounting and finance positions, including being controller of the company during his last three years. He then worked for 18 years for Newmont Mining Corporation, as a vice president with various accounting and finance responsibilities. During his time at Newmont he was Controller, V.P. of Internal Audit, V.P. of Corporate Planning and, during his last three years was Finance Director of Newmont?s Australian subsidiary.

Education

• MBA-University of Denver, Executive Program
• BSBA, Accounting-University of Denver