Big Four Reasons Why CPAs and Consultants Are Fired
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Business Management & Organization - Non-technical
- Average Rating:
- 16
- Categories:
- Industry | Personal Development | Professional Development | ACPEN Industry Institute
- Faculty:
- Don Minges, MBA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
- Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
Whether you are in public practice, a consultant, or in industry – no one wants to lose their clients or their job. But why do so many CPAs treat their clients badly? Result - the client fires that CPA. What are the four (4) leading reasons why clients fire their CPA or consultant? Why do these actions alienate clients? Agreed, some of these actions may be unintentional, but the result is the same, the client moves on. Frustrating because it takes a long time to cultivate good clients.
The discussion focuses on over forty (40) recommendations to strengthen the relationship with the client, to hopefully prevent the client from moving on. You may not practice the Big Four Reasons Why CPAS are Fired, but you probably know others who do. What are the lessons learned? We will discuss proven techniques to effectively retain existing clients, keep you employed and help you gain new clients!
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Understand four causes why clients fire their CPAs and consultants along with over forty recommendations to help prevent clients from moving on
Major Subjects
- Do public practice CPA firms and consultants want to retain their clients?
- What are the Big Four Reasons Why CPAs are Fired?
- What are the actions to take to prevent being fired?
- What does a CPA offer to their clients?
Course Materials
Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (442.7 KB) | Available after Purchase |
Slides Handout (2.6 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

Don Minges, MBA Related Seminars and Products
Don Minges, MBA, is a fractional CFO who works in diverse industries at various development stages. His expertise is in profitability enhancement, strategic planning, venture capital, mergers & acquisitions, consulting, turnarounds, economic forecasting, cost accounting and financial analysis. Don has experience raising equity for several growing firms and has invested equity capital into promising businesses. He has served on the Board of Directors for many firms. He graduated with highest honors from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke.
Dates
Sat, Apr 19, 2025 - 09:00am to 11:00am CDT
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Fri, Apr 25, 2025 - 10:00am to 12:00pm CDT
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Wed, May 14, 2025 - 10:00am to 12:00pm CDT
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Wed, Jun 04, 2025 - 10:00am to 12:00pm CDT
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Wed, Jun 25, 2025 - 10:00am to 12:00pm CDT
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Wed, Jul 16, 2025 - 10:00am to 12:00pm CDT
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Wed, Aug 06, 2025 - 10:00am to 12:00pm CDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
Prerequisites 1) At least six (6) months of work experience after college graduation, in a professional accounting, finance or similar role, and 2) at least six (6) months of work experience communicating with other professionals in the business hierarchy and with clients, vendors, suppliers and others.Advanced Preparation None
Designed For Who should attend: Corporate Financial Leaders, Corporate Financial Managers, CEOs, CFOs, Controllers, Board members, advisors, and Consultants.
Original Recording Date 04/04/2022
Course Developer The Knowledge Institute, LLC
Date Added to Catalog 03/29/2022
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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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