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Just Ask Why - Searching for Answers: Generating Solutions

Total Credits: 4 including 4 Business Management & Organization - Non-technical

Average Rating:
   27
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Accounting and Auditing |  Professional Development
Faculty:
William F. O’Brien, MBA, CPA
Course Levels:
Intermediate
Duration:
4 Hours
License:
Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Dates
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Description

Breaking the Wall of blind acceptance; avoiding habitual complacency and Yoking the dots between cause and effect.

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Using meaningful inquisitiveness to avoid the status quo
  • Learning how to embrace the power of WHY

Major Subjects
  • The basic benefits of why                                                 
  • The 5-15 report                       
  • Curiosity and creativity    

Course Materials

Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (442.7 KB) Available after Purchase
Just Ask Why - Searching for Answers: Generating Solutions (1.1 MB) Available after Purchase

Faculty

William F. O’Brien, MBA, CPA's Profile

William F. O’Brien, MBA, CPA Related Seminars and Products

WILLIAM F. O’BRIEN, MBA, CPA, is a financial management consultant and educator with over 40 years of experience. He has held senior financial management positions with Intel Corporation and ROLM Corporation and served as CFO for several emerging high technology companies. Mr. O’Brien has extensive experience in corporate planning, financial analysis, cash management and managerial accounting in both domestic and international settings. He has served on the faculties of Santa Clara University and San Jose State University and is a frequent financial seminar speaker in both the U.S. and abroad. 

Dates

Wed, Feb 18, 2026 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM PST
Tue, Mar 10, 2026 - 11:30 AM to 3:04 PM PDT
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM PDT
Tue, Apr 14, 2026 - 11:30 AM to 3:04 PM PDT
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM PDT
Wed, May 06, 2026 - 11:30 AM to 3:04 PM PDT
Thu, May 14, 2026 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM PDT
Thu, Jun 04, 2026 - 11:30 AM to 3:04 PM PDT
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM PDT
Wed, Jul 01, 2026 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM PDT
Mon, Jul 20, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM PDT
Wed, Aug 05, 2026 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM PDT
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM PDT
Wed, Sep 02, 2026 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM PDT
Mon, Sep 21, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM PDT
Wed, Oct 07, 2026 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM PDT
Mon, Oct 19, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM PDT
Wed, Nov 04, 2026 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM PST
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM PST
Wed, Dec 02, 2026 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM PST
Sat, Dec 05, 2026 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM PST
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 11:34 AM PST
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM PST
Wed, Jan 06, 2027 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM PST
Mon, Jan 18, 2027 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM PST
Wed, Feb 03, 2027 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM PST
Mon, Feb 15, 2027 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM PST
Wed, Mar 03, 2027 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM PST
Mon, Mar 15, 2027 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM PDT
Wed, Apr 07, 2027 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM PDT
Mon, Apr 19, 2027 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM PDT
Wed, May 05, 2027 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM PDT
Mon, May 17, 2027 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM PDT
Wed, Jun 02, 2027 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM PDT
Sat, Jun 05, 2027 - 8:00 AM to 11:34 AM PDT
Mon, Jun 21, 2027 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM PDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For CPAs and senior financial executives
Original Recording Date 01/23/2024
Course Developer William F. O'Brien, MBA, CPA, San Jose State University, San Jose, CA
Date Added to Catalog 01/04/2024
Yellow Book No

Additional Information

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


Refund/Cancellation Policy

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Overall:      4.4

Total Reviews: 27

Comments

Kathy D - Lansing, Michigan

"This course was very good. Such great insight. While the conversation lead to insightful tidbits, I think the course could have been accomplished in less time."

Denise D

"Loved Mario's wisdom and input. I wish he would present seminars. If he already does I have not seen him."

James E

"Great course!"

Andrea K

"Loved the speakers ability to apply the topic to every day life - inside and outside the office environment. "

Michael G

"appreciate the discussion. and i'll be checking out the recommended reading material. Thank you. "
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