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Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain Technology: The Impact on Finance & Accounting Webinar (4 Hours)

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Overview
Objective
Emphasis
Overview

Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency designed to function as a medium of exchange. It utilizes computerized encoding and decoding technology to secure and verify transactions, and control the creation of new units. This webinar will:

  • Explain cryptocurrencies and the technologies behind them
  • Show how to use a digitized and decentralized public ledger, known as a blockchain, to accurately and chronologically keep track of transactions without central bookkeeping
  • Discuss the impact of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology in finance and accounting
  • Explore audit considerations and risk assessments
Objective

To help accountants and financial professionals gain a strong understanding of cryptocurrencies, the new blockchain technology supporting them, and the role they’ll play in our capital markets.

Emphasis
  • Defining  cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology
  • Analyzing the anatomy of a cryptocurrency transaction
  • Understanding  the vocabulary
  • Examining the attributes of blockchain technology
  • Audit considerations

Available Formats:

Live Webinar
Self-Study
Live Webinar

$219

CPE Credits: 4 Hours
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This course is included in the following passes:

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Prerequisite
None
Level of Knowledge
Overview
CPE Credits
4 Hours
NASBA Field of Study
Accounting
CPE Passes: A Better CPE Experience
  • Earn all your credits in one place--no more separate providers.  We're your one-stop-shop to complete your CPE requirements fast.
  • General & state-specific ethics courses are included at no additional cost.  (When we say in one place, we mean it!)
  • Convenience meets flexibility with CPE Pass options that align with your schedule, no matter how busy you are. 

 

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Cryptocurrencies & Blockchain Technology: The Impact on Finance & Accounting Self-Study Webinar

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CPE Credits: 5 Hours
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Overview
Objective
Emphasis
Overview

Cryptocurrency is a digital or virtual currency designed to function as a medium of exchange. It utilizes computerized encoding and decoding technology to secure and verify transactions, and control the creation of new units. This self-study webinar will:

  • Explain cryptocurrencies and the technologies behind them
  • Show how to use a digitized and decentralized public ledger, known as a blockchain, to accurately and chronologically keep track of transactions without central bookkeeping
  • Discuss the impact of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology in finance and accounting
  • Explore audit considerations and risk assessments
Objective

To help accountants and financial professionals gain a strong understanding of cryptocurrencies, the new blockchain technology supporting them, and the role they’ll play in our capital markets.

 

DETAILED LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Identify the primary characteristics of cryptocurrency

• Recognize the relative growth trajectory of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies

• Identify attributes of distributed ledger technology

• Identify the benefits of blockchain technology for processing transactions

• Recognize audit considerations when auditing blockchain technology

• Identify specified situational concerns when auditing significant cryptocurrency transactions

• Identify the appropriate balance sheet treatment of an investment in a cryptocurrency

• Recognize the guidance provided in SAB 121 for entities that operate a cryptocurrency platform

• Identify concerns regarding the legitimacy of the cryptocurrency market

• Recognize a likely future impact of the expanded use of cryptocurrency on the Central Bank

• Recognize the dollar damages experienced by the FTX cryptocurrency platform collapse

• Identify the specifics of the fraudulent activity that occurred at FTX

Emphasis
  • Defining  cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology
  • Analyzing the anatomy of a cryptocurrency transaction
  • Understanding  the vocabulary
  • Examining the attributes of blockchain technology
  • Audit considerations

Available Formats:

Live Webinar
Self-Study
Self-Study

$219

CPE Credits: 5 Hours
Add To Cart

This course is included in the following passes:

Applicable Passes:
Not available
Anytime Pass
Self-Study Pass
Combo Pass
Evening & Weekend Pass

Need more than one course? Upgrade to a pass and save.

View Passes
Prerequisite
None
Level of Knowledge
Overview
CPE Credits
5 Hours
NASBA Field of Study
Accounting
CPE Passes: A Better CPE Experience
  • Earn all your credits in one place--no more separate providers.  We're your one-stop-shop to complete your CPE requirements fast.
  • General & state-specific ethics courses are included at no additional cost.  (When we say in one place, we mean it!)
  • Convenience meets flexibility with CPE Pass options that align with your schedule, no matter how busy you are. 

 

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