K2s Guide to Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Webcast [ABC4]

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K2s An Accountants Guide to Blockchain & Cryptocurrency Webcast (ABC4)

December 19th, 2022 / 10:00 am 1:30 pm

Webcast / Zoom

Blockchain technology offers the promise of digital truth. It provides a transparent, permanent, immutable, and high-speed record-keeping system when appropriately implemented. 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 every day to help improve their existing operations through its ledger capabilities or executing smart contracts. Cryptocurrency is one example of blockchain technology. Its growth and value have exploded to over $2 trillion in the last few years. This growth has helped to fuel widespread adoption amongst Wall Street and regular investors alike.

While more popular than ever, few business professionals understand these technologies, 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. In fact, 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 on getting started.

Learning Objectives:
Upon completing this course, you should be able to:
- 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

Designed For: Accountants and business professionals who are interested in helping clients to improve their understanding of blockchain

CPE Credits: 4, Information Technology

Level of Knowledge: Basic

Prerequisite: None

Acronym: ABC4

Discussion Leader: Tommy Stephens, CPA, CGMA, CITP

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