CCK Strategies, PLLC

CCK Strategies, PLLC A US-tax & business consulting firm
Creating clients value in the United States and around the globe. Be intentional, not just reactive to situations. Think.

CCK was founded in 1997 by three young partners motivated to build a new type of CPA firm. John Curzon, Terry Cumbey and Eric Kunkel took a big risk, leaving successful existing positions to form a new firm – one founded on the principle of “service.”
Over the years, CCK has continued to grow in staff, as well as in depth of experience and service offerings. Today, the CCK team is comprised of ov

er 60 individuals who work together to provide strategic planning solutions to new and repeat entrepreneurs to grow and add value to their businesses. While we're proud of our heritage, we at CCK are also excited about the future and look forward to many more years of helping our clients succeed and accomplish their business goals for the future. The CCK strategy is simple: think through a problem – don't just settle for the textbook answer. Apply the same processes that we use in our own business and culture to those of our clients. At CCK, we help new and repeat entrepreneurs see their businesses' future and find ways to enhance that future. Because of our experience in every stage of a company's life cycle, we bring exceptional value to the business owners who want guidance on how to maximize their hard work and investments. CCK offers the close, personal contact of a CPA firm with the depth of domestic and international resources required to be successful in today's business marketplace. Our specialties include:

•Assurance Services
•Tax
•Practice Management
•Valuation
•Litigation Support
•Fraud
•Mergers & Acquisitions
•Estate and Succession Planning

We have become known in the community for our unique corporate culture that focuses on quality, strategic thinking and the ethos of caring.

🎙️ New Episode Alert!"Build a Firm That Scales: Trust, Strategy & the New Advisory Model – with Kathy Towne-Sautters"The...
06/04/2026

🎙️ New Episode Alert!
"Build a Firm That Scales: Trust, Strategy & the New Advisory Model – with Kathy Towne-Sautters"
The accounting profession is changing — and the firms that thrive will be the ones that evolve beyond compliance into true advisory partners.
In this episode of Two CPAs & The Mic, Jeff Frable and Sara Mays sit down with Kathy Sautters (Towne) of the BDO Alliance to explore what it really takes to build a firm that scales. 💡
Here's what they dig into:
🤝 Why being a "connector" is one of the most valuable skills in any profession 👂 How active listening builds trust faster than any sales pitch 🤖 The rise of AI and what it means for firms ready to embrace it 💼 The growing influence of private equity in public accounting 🚀 What leaders really want: transparency, technology, and a clear path forward.

Whether you're thinking about the future of your firm or the next step in your career, this conversation is packed with insight, strategy, and practical takeaways you can put to work today.

🎧 Tune in now: https://lnkd.in/g3uGyAtK

Bridging the Gap: Transitioning from Founders to Next Gen Leadership – with Scott Dannemiller 🎙️Succession isn’t just st...
05/28/2026

Bridging the Gap: Transitioning from Founders to Next Gen Leadership – with Scott Dannemiller 🎙️
Succession isn’t just strategy. It’s people.

In this episode, CCK Strategies' partners Jeff Frable and Sara Mays host Scott Dannemiller of Lifework Associates as he unpacks common succession challenges like communication gaps, imposter syndrome, and the “curse of knowledge,” along with practical ways to navigate them.

From managing internal vs. external successors to leading with transparency and empathy, this conversation highlights what it really takes to transition well.

If you’re a business owner or people leader, this is one to tune into:
🎧 https://lnkd.in/g3uGyAtK

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Remembering and honoring heroes this Memorial Day.
05/25/2026

Remembering and honoring heroes this Memorial Day.

🤔❓Have you ever wondered what really happens during a 401(k) audit and why it matters to you?In our latest episode of 2 ...
05/21/2026

🤔❓Have you ever wondered what really happens during a 401(k) audit and why it matters to you?

In our latest episode of 2 CPAs & THE MIC, CCK Strategies' Jeff Frable and Sara Mays, CPA, team up with Jeremy Smith, CPA to demystify employee benefit plan audits. They break down essential rules, reveal common compliance pitfalls, and share eye-opening stories from simple payroll errors to startling cases of fraud.
Tune in to learn actionable tips that will help keep your plan compliant and your employees protected. Don't miss this chance to safeguard your organization's future!

Listen here: 🔊 https://lnkd.in/g3uGyAtK

🌟 "The Mental Health ROI: Why Culture Beats Compensation"Burnout isn’t just personal. It’s about our relationships at wo...
05/14/2026

🌟 "The Mental Health ROI: Why Culture Beats Compensation"
Burnout isn’t just personal. It’s about our relationships at work! Workplace stress is at an all-time high, and in our latest podcast, we dive deep into what’s really happening to our mental health on the job.

🎙️ Join hosts Jeff Frable and Sara Mays, CPA as they chat with Chris King, owner of GPS Therapies, a counselor and leader with nearly 30 years of experience. Chris shares why every problem is a relationship problem, how stress transforms into burnout, and why feeling unheard can lead employees to act out or check out.

👥 We tackle generational shifts, the loneliness epidemic, and how to build organizations where people feel both free and responsible. Whether you lead a team or just want to thrive at work, you’ll find practical tools and hope here.

Listen now for clarity, connection, and actionable insights https://lnkd.in/guki-TKj

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there!
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing moms out there!

🎙️New episode of 2 CPAs & The Mic is live!What happens when fine dining hospitality meets auto repair? Jeff Frable and S...
05/07/2026

🎙️New episode of 2 CPAs & The Mic is live!

What happens when fine dining hospitality meets auto repair? Jeff Frable and Sara Mays sit down with Russ Knight to talk about how a hospitality first mindset built on listening, personalization, and thoughtful service can transform any business.

From building trust to creating long term growth, this episode is all about going above and beyond, no white tablecloths required.

🎧Listen here: https://cckcpa.com/2-cpas-the-mic-podcast/

🎙️New Podcast Drop!On this episode of 2 CPAs and The Mic, Jeff Frable and Sara Mayswelcome etiquette expert Rachel Wagne...
04/30/2026

🎙️New Podcast Drop!
On this episode of 2 CPAs and The Mic, Jeff Frable and Sara Mays
welcome etiquette expert Rachel Wagner to discuss the essentials of business etiquette. From first impressions to networking, virtual meetings, and thank-you notes, Rachel shares practical, actionable tips for students and professionals alike.

Her advice: Etiquette is about respect and making others feel valued, not perfection.

Tune in for quick, effective ways to elevate your professional presence: https://lnkd.in/g3uGyAtK

What do great leaders learn beyond the boardroom? 💡🎙️In the latest episode of 2 CPAs & The Mic, Jeff Frable and Sara May...
04/23/2026

What do great leaders learn beyond the boardroom? 💡

🎙️In the latest episode of 2 CPAs & The Mic, Jeff Frable and Sara Mays, CPA sit down with Lisa Nichols, CEO, of Technology Partners, which she co-founded with her husband Greg, author, and podcast host, to explore her 32-year journey of building a truly people-first IT firm, one that proudly holds a Net Promoter Score of 100.

Drawing from her book "Something Extra", Lisa shares deeply personal insights shaped by her experiences as a leader, entrepreneur, and mom to Jordan, Paige, and Ally, who was born with Down syndrome and continually reminds the Nichols family what it means to live with joy, resilience, and authenticity. Her story is a powerful reminder that the most impactful leadership lessons are born from humility, vulnerability, and hope, not just spreadsheets and strategy.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone who believes leadership is shaped as much by life as it is by business.
🎧Listen here: https://lnkd.in/gX7Ykf8T

“Beyond April 15: The CHILI Tax Strategy for Business Owners”In this week’s episode of 2 CPAs & The Mic, CCK Strategies’...
04/16/2026

“Beyond April 15: The CHILI Tax Strategy for Business Owners”

In this week’s episode of 2 CPAs & The Mic, CCK Strategies’ Jeff Frable and Sara Mays share key tips for business owners after the April 15th deadline. They introduce the CHILI framework—a simple way to stay proactive on taxes—and offer real-world advice on business structures, deductions, and new tax law changes. Tune in for practical strategies to help you move forward with confidence.

Listen now: https://cckcpa.com/2-cpas-the-mic-podcast/

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8811 S Yale Avenue, Ste 400
Tulsa, OK
74137

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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