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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

Faculty

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

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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 24, 2025 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKDT
Fri, Nov 07, 2025 - 10:30 AM to 2:04 PM AKST
Tue, Nov 18, 2025 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKST
Wed, Dec 03, 2025 - 10:30 AM to 2:04 PM AKST
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKST
Wed, Jan 07, 2026 - 10:30 AM to 2:04 PM AKST
Mon, Jan 26, 2026 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKST
Sat, Feb 07, 2026 - 10:30 AM to 2:04 PM AKST
Wed, Feb 18, 2026 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKST
Tue, Mar 10, 2026 - 10:30 AM to 2:04 PM AKDT
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKDT
Tue, Apr 14, 2026 - 10:30 AM to 2:04 PM AKDT
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKDT
Wed, May 06, 2026 - 10:30 AM to 2:04 PM AKDT
Thu, May 14, 2026 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKDT
Thu, Jun 04, 2026 - 10:30 AM to 2:04 PM AKDT
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKDT
Wed, Jul 01, 2026 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKDT
Mon, Jul 20, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 12:34 PM AKDT
Wed, Aug 05, 2026 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKDT
Mon, Aug 17, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 12:34 PM AKDT
Wed, Sep 02, 2026 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKDT
Mon, Sep 21, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 12:34 PM AKDT
Wed, Oct 07, 2026 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKDT
Mon, Oct 19, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 12:34 PM AKDT
Wed, Nov 04, 2026 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKST
Mon, Nov 16, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 12:34 PM AKST
Wed, Dec 02, 2026 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKST
Sat, Dec 05, 2026 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKST
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM AKST
Mon, Dec 21, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 12:34 PM AKST
Wed, Jan 06, 2027 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKST
Mon, Jan 18, 2027 - 9:00 AM to 12:34 PM AKST
Wed, Feb 03, 2027 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKST
Mon, Feb 15, 2027 - 9:00 AM to 12:34 PM AKST
Wed, Mar 03, 2027 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKST
Mon, Mar 15, 2027 - 9:00 AM to 12:34 PM AKDT
Wed, Apr 07, 2027 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKDT
Mon, Apr 19, 2027 - 9:00 AM to 12:34 PM AKDT
Wed, May 05, 2027 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKDT
Mon, May 17, 2027 - 9:00 AM to 12:34 PM AKDT
Wed, Jun 02, 2027 - 6:00 AM to 9:34 AM AKDT
Sat, Jun 05, 2027 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM AKDT
Mon, Jun 21, 2027 - 9:00 AM to 12:34 PM AKDT

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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Official Registry Statement

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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: 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. "