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Just Ask Why - Searching for Answers: Generating Solutions

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

Average Rating:
   26
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

Fri, Oct 03, 2025 - 2:30 PM to 6:04 PM EDT
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EDT
Fri, Nov 07, 2025 - 2:30 PM to 6:04 PM EST
Tue, Nov 18, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EST
Wed, Dec 03, 2025 - 2:30 PM to 6:04 PM EST
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EST
Wed, Jan 07, 2026 - 2:30 PM to 6:04 PM EST
Mon, Jan 26, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EST
Sat, Feb 07, 2026 - 2:30 PM to 6:04 PM EST
Wed, Feb 18, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EST
Tue, Mar 10, 2026 - 2:30 PM to 6:04 PM EDT
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EDT
Tue, Apr 14, 2026 - 2:30 PM to 6:04 PM EDT
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EDT
Wed, May 06, 2026 - 2:30 PM to 6:04 PM EDT
Thu, May 14, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EDT
Thu, Jun 04, 2026 - 2:30 PM to 6:04 PM EDT
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EDT
Wed, Jul 01, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EDT
Mon, Jul 20, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 4:34 PM EDT
Wed, Aug 05, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EDT
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 4:34 PM EDT
Wed, Sep 02, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EDT
Mon, Sep 21, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 4:34 PM EDT
Wed, Oct 07, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EDT
Mon, Oct 19, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 4:34 PM EDT
Wed, Nov 04, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EST
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 4:34 PM EST
Wed, Dec 02, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EST
Sat, Dec 05, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EST
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 2:34 PM EST
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 4:34 PM EST
Wed, Jan 06, 2027 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EST
Mon, Jan 18, 2027 - 1:00 PM to 4:34 PM EST
Wed, Feb 03, 2027 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EST
Mon, Feb 15, 2027 - 1:00 PM to 4:34 PM EST
Wed, Mar 03, 2027 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EST
Mon, Mar 15, 2027 - 1:00 PM to 4:34 PM EDT
Wed, Apr 07, 2027 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EDT
Mon, Apr 19, 2027 - 1:00 PM to 4:34 PM EDT
Wed, May 05, 2027 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EDT
Mon, May 17, 2027 - 1:00 PM to 4:34 PM EDT
Wed, Jun 02, 2027 - 10:00 AM to 1:34 PM EDT
Sat, Jun 05, 2027 - 11:00 AM to 2:34 PM EDT
Mon, Jun 21, 2027 - 1:00 PM to 4:34 PM EDT

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

Complaint Resolution Policy

Please contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199). 


Official Registry Statement

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


Refund/Cancellation Policy

Please contact the ACPEN help desk 1-877-602-9877 or help@acpen.com if you wish to cancel your attendance for a previously purchased webcast and are requesting a refund or transfer. 


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Overall:      4.4

Total Reviews: 26

Comments

Kathy D - Portland, 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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