K2’s An Accountant’s Guide to Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Information Technology
4 CPE Credits
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Navigating Blockchain, AI, and Beyond: Multi-State Conference
July 30, 2024 | Seminar
Major Topics
- Understanding the fundamental tenets of blockchain technology
- Examples of applied applications of blockchain technology
- Identifying leading cryptocurrencies available today
- Understanding risks associated with cryptocurrencies
Learning Objectives
- Define blockchain and identify an example of blockchain technology currently in use
- List examples of how blockchain uses encryption to make the resulting ledger tamper-resistant
- Identify at least four possible uses for blockchain-based ledgers
- Define cryptocurrency and list the four major cryptocurrencies used today
- List examples of benefits and risks associated with using cryptocurrencies
Course Description
Blockchain technology offers the promise of digital truth. When appropriately implemented, it provides a transparent, permanent, immutable, and high-speed record-keeping system. The possibilities are endless, from managing the logistics of supply chain networks to facilitating international commerce. The adoption of this technology is growing, with millions of new users every year. Organizations adopt this technology daily to help improve their existing operations through its ledger capabilities or by executing smart contracts. Cryptocurrency is one example of blockchain technology, and its growth and value have exploded to over $2 trillion in the last few years. This growth has helped fuel the adoption of Wall Street traders and traditional investors.
While more popular than ever, few business professionals understand these technologies, and their capabilities, risks, and potential impacts on business operations and processes, such as contract execution, recording and maintaining real estate ownership records, and supply chains. Unfortunately, this incredible technology is a mystery for most accounting professionals. This course will provide a detailed and in-depth look at this technology, including a detailed overview of the underlying technology, the benefits, the risks, the major players, and many practical applications. By participating in this session, you will gain a deeper understanding of the inner workings of this technology and recommendations for getting started.
Compliance Information
Intended Audience
Accountants and business professionals who are interested in helping clients improve their understanding of blockchain
Advanced Preparation
None
Field of Study
Information Technology
Credits
4 Credits
Published Date
November 2, 2022
Course Authors
K2 Enterprises
K2’s goal is to produce and deliver the highest quality technology seminars and conferences available to business professionals. We work cooperatively with professional organizations (such as state CPA societies and associations of Chartered Accountants) and vendors of technology products. K2 also provides consulting services and advice on technology.
We make every effort to maintain a high level of integrity, family values, and friendship among all involved.
Overview
Blockchain technology offers the promise of digital truth. When appropriately implemented, it provides a transparent, permanent, immutable, and high-speed record-keeping system. The possibilities are endless, from managing the logistics of supply chain networks to facilitating international commerce. The adoption of this technology is growing, with millions of new users every year. Organizations adopt this technology daily to help improve their existing operations through its ledger capabilities or by executing smart contracts. Cryptocurrency is one example of blockchain technology, and its growth and value have exploded to over $2 trillion in the last few years. This growth has helped fuel the adoption of Wall Street traders and traditional investors.
While more popular than ever, few business professionals understand these technologies, and their capabilities, risks, and potential impacts on business operations and processes, such as contract execution, recording and maintaining real estate ownership records, and supply chains. Unfortunately, this incredible technology is a mystery for most accounting professionals. This course will provide a detailed and in-depth look at this technology, including a detailed overview of the underlying technology, the benefits, the risks, the major players, and many practical applications. By participating in this session, you will gain a deeper understanding of the inner workings of this technology and recommendations for getting started.
Course Details
- Understanding the fundamental tenets of blockchain technology
- Examples of applied applications of blockchain technology
- Identifying leading cryptocurrencies available today
- Understanding risks associated with cryptocurrencies
- Define blockchain and identify an example of blockchain technology currently in use
- List examples of how blockchain uses encryption to make the resulting ledger tamper-resistant
- Identify at least four possible uses for blockchain-based ledgers
- Define cryptocurrency and list the four major cryptocurrencies used today
- List examples of benefits and risks associated with using cryptocurrencies
Intended Audience — Accountants and business professionals who are interested in helping clients improve their understanding of blockchain
Advanced Preparation — None
Field of Study — Information Technology
Credits — 4 Credits
IRS Program Number –
Published Date – November 2, 2022
Revision Date –
Course Authors
K2 Enterprises
K2’s goal is to produce and deliver the highest quality technology seminars and conferences available to business professionals. We work cooperatively with professional organizations (such as state CPA societies and associations of Chartered Accountants) and vendors of technology products. K2 also provides consulting services and advice on technology.
We make every effort to maintain a high level of integrity, family values, and friendship among all involved.
All of our self-study courses are NASBA approved (through our partners at K2 Enterprises) the revisions to the Statement on Standards for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) Programs (Standards).
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- ✓ One year access to complete your CPE
- ✓ Completion certificate