Blockchain course for Accounting and finance
Get ahead of the curve in understanding blockchain technology.
Learn the characteristics of blockchain and cryptoassets; identify opportunities and risks for application within your own organization, and much more.
Why?
Help shape the adoption of blockchain in accounting and finance.
As the world increasingly moves towards digital-based business models, those in the finance and accounting industries need to be ahead of the curve when understanding new technologies. Blockchain is one of the hottest topics in business today, and the AICPA Blockchain Fundamentals for Accounting and Finance Professionals Certificate program aims to help finance professionals get a handle on this potentially game-changing technology.
Through engaging and informative modules, learners will understand how blockchain works and how it will improve various accounting and finance functions. The future of business is ever-changing, and with this certificate program, you'll be better equipped to navigate whatever comes next.
- Gain an understanding of the structure, functionality, and value of blockchain technology as it pertains to business.
-Understand the characteristics of blockchain and digital assets.
-Identify opportunities and risks associated with blockchain technology.
Who is this course for?
- CAs, CPAs
- Managers and staff
- CFOs
- Controllers
- Finance leaders
- Management accountants
- Non-IT finance professionals.
Course Outline - Blockchain Fundamentals
| Duration: | 12 hours |
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| Format: | Course - Online |
| Access: | This is a digital product. You will have access to the content for a year after purchase date. |
| Video | Watch a small video here |
| Instructor | Kirk Phillips – Author/Presenter Kirk is author of The Ultimate Bitcoin Business Guide For Entrepreneurs and Business Advisors and was the first CPA to accept bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. He's a contributor to Bitcoin Magazine. As a speaker and continuing education crypto lecturer for CPAs and attorneys, he's a recognized thought leader on crypto security, strategy, accounting and taxation. Kirk is a cryptocurrency, blockchain and ICO advisor, investor and evangelist who weaves risk management into business processes. He is Digital Currency Council Certified, a Certified Bitcoin Professional and holds a certificate for the Introduction to Digital Currencies Course by the University of Nicosia. |
Blockchain Certification :
All students will get a digital badge upon completion.
Digital badges are becoming more popular as an effective way to display your commitment to quality. A recent study on LinkedIn showed that profiles with these types of markers received six times the number of views compared to those without them! Digital Badges provide prospective clients, employers or anyone looking at you online Proof That You Are An Expert In The Field, Which Gives Them Greater Credibility When Hiring Someone Like YOU
Learning Outcomes
- Recognize the basic concepts of blockchain technology.
- Compare a range of cases for using and securing crypto/digital assets.
- Identify the various opportunities, benefits, risks and challenges associated with blockchain technology.
- Identify the elements, benefits, and risks of permissioned ledgers.
- Indicate the impact of the various controls associated with blockchain.
- Estimate the potential impact of recent blockchain trends on the accounting and finance profession.
Topics covered
With our partnership with AICPA, now add an edge to your Fintech skills. Modules covered
1. Blockchain Evolution and Technology Concepts
Understand the history and evolution of blockchain and bitcoin, as well as the underlying mechanism of blockchain
Knowing the fundamentals of money and currency will reveal how bitcoin fits into the bigger picture.
Gain knowledge of core components unique to blockchain and bitcoin for accounting and finance professionals, so you can have meaningful and relevant conversations with clients.
2. Understanding, Using, and Securing Crypto and Digital Assets
Learn about different types of wallets, with a focus on the security of digital assets. Gain knowledge about the various ways of securing digital assets including multisig wallets, two-factor authentication, and password manager.
Learn about market capitalization of crypto assets, crypto asset exchanges, and how to use block explorer to verify transactions. Observe how assets will be secured and transactions will be recorded and verified in this new environment.
3. Blockchain Opportunities Beyond Crypto Assets
Learn how transactions are conducted on blockchain, including the sending and receiving of crypto assets, transaction fees, UTXO versus account models, throughput, and settlement.
Gaiin knowledge about zero-knowledge proof with an animated video that highlights the mechanism and benefit of it.
Observe useful application of blockchain in various industries, such as supply chain, health care, digital identity, financial services, accounting and auditing, and tax.
4. The Future of Blockchain and Blockchain Trends
Become aware of future trends of blockchain, such as decentralized apps, decentralized autonomous organizations, and offchain transactions.
5. Permissioned Ledgers and Other Solutions
Learn about permissioned and permissionless ledgers in the context of blockchain's application in enterprise solution. Learn about your role, as accountant or auditor, in this changing environment.
Gain knowledge about access control, decentralization, anchoring, and due diligence, as well as blockchain as a service and blockchain's application in the government space.
6. Blockchain Controls
Learn how blockchain comes into play in term of system and organization controls.
Understand how blockchain has the potential to radically transform auditing and assurance practice