Hey Accountants and Consultants...
Deliver High-Impact Advisory Services
Without Reinventing the Wheel
Built on real-world experience training over 25,000 accountants, bookkeepers, and fractional CFOs — the Clear Path to Cash is your ready-to-use system for uncovering hidden cash, improving client value, and growing advisory revenue.
Start Advisory Work with One Powerful Conversation
Use it in your next client meeting – and see the ‘aha’ moment for yourself.
Who This Is For?
Our program is designed for accountants, bookkeepers, CFOs, and consultants who want to unlock new revenue streams, deepen client relationships, and deliver high-impact insights without adding to your workload.
For Accountants & Bookkeepers:
Offer high-value advisory without adding more hours to your workload.
For Fractional CFOs:
Streamline your process and get paid for your insight, not your spreadsheets.
For Advisors & Consultants:
Use a proven system to win more clients and deepen your impact.
Over 25,000 Advisors Trained — and Counting
We’ve helped thousands of professionals just like you understand financial statements faster, guide better conversations, and uncover millions in hidden cash for their clients.
Now, we’ve packaged that insight into a program designed for busy advisory pros who want to deliver results — without building a system from scratch.
This isn’t theory. It’s the system refined through teaching over 25,000 professionals — now available in a format that earns CPE, boosts confidence, and drives recurring advisory revenue.
Our Clear Path to Cash Membership Options:
Client Advisory Tools for Accountants, Bookkeepers, and Fractional CFOs
Unlock Your Business's Full Potential with Tailored Cash Flow Coaching and Advisory Services
Discover Cash Flow Mike's personalized membership plans, designed to help you take control of your finances. Whether you're looking for essential cash flow tools or comprehensive CPA advisory training, our packages cater to your unique business needs. Let our cash flow experts guide you toward financial clarity and long-term success. Explore our offerings today to find the perfect fit for your financial goals.
BASIC
$169/mo
Ideal for financial professionals seeking strategic planning tools and regular financial insights. This plan includes access to the Clear Path To Cash App and weekly Financial Insights Meetings.
STANDARD
$249/mo
Suited for those looking to deepen their expertise with comprehensive courses and technical skills training. It encompasses everything in the Basic Plan, plus the Clear Path To Cash Course, Pathfinder Course, and bi-monthly Technical Skills Training sessions.
PRO
$299/mo
Geared towards individuals aiming for comprehensive advisory proficiency, featuring advanced courses, personalized coaching, certification opportunities, and community engagement, in addition to all Standard Plan benefits.
F.I.X. - The Clear Path To Cash Framework
How It Works for Advisors
STEP 1
FIND the Burning Issue
Learn the system that finds hidden cash in 15 minutes by uncovering the one issue holding your client back from real financial progress.
→ Start every conversation by solving what matters most.
STEP 2
IDENTIFY the Fuel Source
Pinpoint what’s feeding the problem—whether it’s margins, debt, or poor timing—so you can stop guessing and start diagnosing like a pro.
→ Get clarity on the root cause behind the numbers.
STEP 3
EXECUTE at the Flash Point
Turn insight into action with proven tools that hit the issue where it matters most, giving your client fast wins and long-term momentum.
→ Use precision tools to drive immediate impact.
About Mike Milan
MEET CASH FLOW MIKE
From Cash Flow Crisis to Cash Flow Coach
After scaling a fast-growing business, I hit a wall: we looked successful on paper but didn’t have enough cash to make payroll. I maxed out credit cards and took out a home equity loan just to survive. That wake-up call drove me to master cash flow — not just for myself, but to teach others how to avoid the same mistakes.
Today, I help accountants, bookkeepers, and fractional CFOs become indispensable advisors. With the Clear Path to Cash system, you’ll gain proven tools and training to find hidden cash, improve client value, and eliminate cash flow as a reason for business failure — all without adding hours to your workload.
I wrote a book about…
How business owners and their advisors can maximize cash in any given business situation.
Most people don’t understand how to use their financial statements to make decisions for their businesses. I call it being D.U.M.B. It doesn’t mean they are unintelligent—it means I Don’t Understand My Business. Trust me, I was D.U.M.B. when I first started out over 20 years ago.
In 8 simple lessons, you will learn concepts that you can put into action the minute you read the chapter. This book is a step-by-step resource for analyzing your business and turning ratios into actions.
Get your copy today for just $14.99
Cash Flow Mike on Stage and in the Media
Need a speaker for your event, or want to host a live seminar for your group? Cash Flow Mike can deliver world-class financial management training in a fun and engaging way.
Look What Others Say About Cash Flow Mike
I've known Mike Milan for many years now. I've had him on each of my podcasts and I've worked with him on many projects over the years.
I have worked with many many people over the past 20 years and Mike is one of those rare guys with an incredibly high level of integrity and absolutely no BS. He gives it to you straight, and you always know where you stand with him.
Oh and he actually knows his $#%^! So there's that!
Seth David
Nerd Enterprises
Mike has lived the life of an entrepreneur for decades and knows first-hand how tough the journey is for virtually everyone. He’s known as ‘Cash Flow Mike’ because he understands how critical cash flow is for a business and how proper financial management is the key to not only survival, but growth. He has an incredible ability to share his knowledge in an engaging and clear way that translates to the business-owner mindset. Any time spent with Mike will not only move your business forward, but it could be the difference between failing and thriving.
Blaine Bertsch
Dryrun
I have known Mike for several years, but did not really understand his depth of knowledge on "cash flow" and business financing until I had him as a guest on my podcast and on a couple of webinars. He's a great teacher and very knowledgeable on the topic. I guess that's why he's "Cash Flow Mike"!
Gary Dehart
Insightful Accountant
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!
John Lewis
National Bank of Arizona
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.
Seth Fineberg
AccountingWeb
“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.”
Joe Woodard
The Woodard Group
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