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Clear Path to Cash Professional (CPCP) Certification

Build Advisory Skills. Find Hidden Cash. Become a Certified Clear Path to Cash Professional

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About Clear Path to Cash Professional

Clear Path to Cash Professional Overview

Even profitable businesses can struggle with cash flow, debt, or growth. Advisors who know how to quickly diagnose financial health and lead clients through tough conversations stand out in today's market.

The Clear Path to Cash Professional Certification (CPCP) equips accountants, bookkeepers, and advisors with a repeatable system to uncover hidden cash, improve profitability, and build long-term business value. Backed by NASBA certification and proven in thousands of real businesses, this program will transform the way you guide clients.

Unlike generic advisory programs, the CPCP certification is built on real-world results. Cash Flow Mike has found over $150 million in hidden cash, increased clients’ business value by over $1 billion, and trained 25,000+ professionals worldwide. 

This isn’t theory — it’s a proven system you can use with clients right away.

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Who is CPCP Certification for?

  • Accountants and Bookkeepers ready to expand into advisory services.
  • Fractional CFOs and Consultants who want repeatable frameworks.
  • Small Business Advisors who need better tools for client conversations.
  • Financial Analysts looking to sharpen cash flow and valuation skills.

Benefits of Clear Path to Cash Professional

For Advisors

  • Earn the respected CPCP designation.
  • Gain proven conversation techniques to win trust faster.
  • Access tools that save hours of prep time and improve impact.
  • Strengthen client retention and increase revenue through advisory services.

For Clients

  • Uncover hidden cash and increase profitability.
  • Improve loan readiness and debt management.
  • Build transferable value for the future.
  • Gain clarity and confidence in financial decision-making.

Study materials

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Over 2.6 million people in 192 countries have an APMG certification. Our certifications are used by 80% of the FTSE 100 and a third of the Fortune 500 and S&P 500, and are proven to deliver better outcomes.

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APMG is not a training provider. Please contact accredited training organizations listed on our website for prices, languages and dates. Alternatively, you can self-study for an exam directly through APMG.

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Pass the exam & receive a certificate

When you are ready to take your exam, book an online timeslot yourself with APMG, or your training organization may organize this for you. If you pass your exam APMG will issue you with a digital badge for you to share!

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Testimonials

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The training provided by Cash Flow Mike allows bankers to work through real world scenarios in a training environment. The training results in the bankers having increased confidence when in front of clients and prospects!

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John Lewis
National Bank of Arizona
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I have worked with Mike for years and have found him to be an extremely knowledgeable and effective – and entertaining – instructor. Mike’s expertise with cash flow is rivaled only by his ability to make the subject matter fun and easy to understand.

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Joe Woodard
The Woodard Group
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You don't call yourself 'Cash Flow Mike' for nothing, it is literally who you are and, specifically, who Mike is. I've seen proven time and again, Mike knows his stuff, knows cash flow tools and tactics as well as what firm and business leaders often get wrong or ignore in this crucial process.

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Seth Fineberg
AccountingWeb
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FAQs

Once you’ve been notified that you’ve passed your exam, you will have the option to create a digital badge in APMG's Candidate Portal.

Visit APMG's Candidate Portal, view your exam results and select 'Create Badge'.

This takes you to the Credly website where the digital badges are hosted. You will be guided through the Credly account creation process.

Once you have created an account with Credly, log into the account and accept your pending badge.

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If you have a query about this certification or want to know more about training send us a message via this contact form. We would love to hear from you!

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