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Just Ask Why - Searching for Answers: Generating Solutions


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

Average Rating:
   19
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

Thu, Jun 05, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 4:34 PM MDT
Sat, Jun 14, 2025 - 7:00 AM to 10:34 AM MDT
Fri, Jun 27, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 12:34 PM MDT
Fri, Jul 11, 2025 - 12:30 PM to 4:04 PM MDT
Wed, Jul 23, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 11:34 AM MDT
Thu, Aug 14, 2025 - 12:30 PM to 4:04 PM MDT
Tue, Aug 26, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 11:34 AM MDT
Sat, Sep 06, 2025 - 12:30 PM to 4:04 PM MDT
Wed, Sep 17, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 11:34 AM MDT
Fri, Oct 03, 2025 - 12:30 PM to 4:04 PM MDT
Fri, Oct 24, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 11:34 AM MDT
Fri, Nov 07, 2025 - 12:30 PM to 4:04 PM MST
Tue, Nov 18, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 11:34 AM MST
Wed, Dec 03, 2025 - 12:30 PM to 4:04 PM MST
Thu, Dec 18, 2025 - 8:00 AM to 11:34 AM MST
Wed, Jan 07, 2026 - 12:30 PM to 4:04 PM MST
Mon, Jan 26, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 11:34 AM MST
Sat, Feb 07, 2026 - 12:30 PM to 4:04 PM MST
Wed, Feb 18, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 11:34 AM MST
Tue, Mar 10, 2026 - 12:30 PM to 4:04 PM MDT
Sat, Mar 28, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 11:34 AM MDT
Tue, Apr 14, 2026 - 12:30 PM to 4:04 PM MDT
Thu, Apr 30, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 11:34 AM MDT
Wed, May 06, 2026 - 12:30 PM to 4:04 PM MDT
Thu, May 14, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 11:34 AM MDT
Thu, Jun 04, 2026 - 12:30 PM to 4:04 PM MDT
Tue, Jun 23, 2026 - 8:00 AM to 11:34 AM MDT

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


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Reviews

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Overall:      4.4

Total Reviews: 19

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. "