Douglas Slaybaugh
Status
Active
Name
Real Name
Douglas Slaybaugh
Country
State
Aliases
Doug
Credentials
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Professional Certified Coach (PCC)
Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA)
Certifications
Afilliation(s)
Occupation
Workplace
PWC
(Formerly)
EKS&H
(Formerly)
Pacific Sheet Metal
(Formerly)
Arthur Andersen
(Formerly)
(Formerly)
Sector(s)
Education
University of Colorado Boulder
Demographic Identifiers
Male
White
Skills and Powers
Language(s)
English
Power(s)
Empathy
Compassion
Appearances
“Take the time to care for each other.”
- Doug Slaybaugh, PCC, CPA, CGMA
Biography
Think accounting is just spreadsheets and stress? Doug Slaybaugh is here to change your mind.
Doug is the kind of coach who proves that accounting is really about people, potential, and possibilities—and yes, a little help from AI doesn’t hurt either. As the Founder of The CPA Coach and Chief Growth Officer at uiAgent, Doug blends coaching, technology, and real-world experience to help the next generation of professionals build careers that actually feel exciting.
His journey didn’t start at the top. Doug has been there—from intern to CFO, firm partner to industry leader—which means he knows exactly what it’s like to feel unsure, overwhelmed, or stuck wondering, “Is this really what I want to do?” His answer: it can be SO. MUCH. MORE.
Today, Doug works with professionals and students alike to unlock confidence, sharpen leadership skills, and rethink what success in accounting can look like. Working with the Colorado Society of CPAs, Doug teaches how to build a career you don’t want to escape from—smarter pricing, better clients, and technology that actually makes life easier.
What makes Doug different? He’s a GO-TO MENTOR who believes that accounting doesn’t have to be boring, rigid, or isolating. With the right mix of COLLABORATION, technology, NETWORKING and mindset, he shows how the profession can open doors to creativity, flexibility, and leadership opportunities you might never expect.
From being a batboy for his dad’s firm’s softball team to becoming a trusted voice in the profession, Doug’s story is proof that careers aren’t straight lines—they’re built by learning, evolving, and saying yes to growth.
If you’re a student curious about where accounting could take you, Doug Slaybaugh is someone worth following. He’s not just coaching accountants—he’s helping SHAPE what THE FUTURE of the profession looks like.
Quick Answers
1. Fast Facts
- While most kids were learning to ride bikes, Doug was already in the accounting world… as the batboy for his dad’s firm’s softball team. Talk about an early start!
- Forget boring lectures. Doug drops references from Office Space (like the infamous Bill Lumberg) to show accountants how NOT to be toxic bosses. It’s like learning leadership through memes and movies.
- One of Doug’s most memorable lessons came over sizzling fajitas at Chili’s. A casual lunch with a mentor turned into a deep convo about the Great Resignation and how workplaces can actually support people better.