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Accounting Principles as the Quarterback Leading the Financial Leg of the Stool: A Case Study
by Kellie Nock on September 1, 2025

Exit Planning Institute® (EPI) is dedicated to educating and empowering advisors on the Value Acceleration Methodology™ so that they may better serve their clients, grow their professional expertise, and create significant companies. With more than 8,000 Certified Exit Planning Advisors (CEPA®) in the community, EPI aims to equip its wide array of advisors with the skillset to help business owners.
What is a CEPA?
The CEPA designation is for professional advisors who want to effectively engage more business owners to build value within their business and exit on their own terms. With the Value Acceleration Methodology, owners can build more valuable companies, have stronger personal financial plans, and align their personal goals through the Three Legs of the Stool™ approach. Earning the CEPA credential expands your expertise and enhances your ability to engage business owners and conduct value-added conversations around growth and exit.
CEPA Case Study
With the expanding community of CEPAs, it is essential to actively demonstrate the value and utility of the designation. Through a growing collection of EPI case studies, CEPAs share their professional experiences, both good and bad, to shed light on and provide real-life examples that fellow advisors and professionals can learn from.
In this EPI case study, CEPA and financial advisor Sean Kennedy shares how applying basic accounting principles to an exit situation added incredible value for the business owner, and how you can incorporate these principles in your practice.
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Learn more about Sean's story here and how he strengthened the financial leg of the stool for his client. Request your copy here:
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