20SI-C007: Blockchain Fundamentals for Accounting and Finance Professionals (Certificate Program)

Valid for one year from purchase date
Self-study - On-Demand
16 CPE (16 technical)

The accounting profession will play a significant role in driving the adoption of blockchain -- and you can help shape how the adoption comes to life. With this certificate program, build a foundation toward becoming a strategic business partner within your organization or with your clients as you get a better understanding of what blockchain is, how it works, the risks you need to consider and how to use it in relevant, real-world business applications.

Learn the characteristics of blockchain and cryptoassets, explore the opportunities and risks, and understand the high-level concepts underpinning these technologies. Take part in practical hands-on exercises and cases, including how to use a cryptocurrency wallet for a transaction, how to verify information written to a block and how to hash and verify documents or data. You will also learn to differentiate between current state vs. future state.

Major subjects

• Blockchain evolution and technology concepts
• Using and securing cryptocurrencies
• Benefits, values and opportunities of blockchain
• Risks and challenges of blockchain
• Blockchain trends
• Permissioned ledgers and other solutions
• Transactions and smart contracts
• The blockchain landscape
• Blockchain process and technical controls Blockchain: Using and Securing Cryptocurrencies Blockchain: Benefits, Values, and Opportunities Risks and Challenges of Blockchain Blockchain Trends Permissioned Ledgers and Other Solutions Transactions and Smart Contracts The Blockchain Landscape Blockchain: Process and Technical Controls

Learning objective(s)

• Recall the foundational constructs behind blockchain technology and cryptoassets, structure and functionality
• Recognize the benefits, values and opportunities of blockchain for your organization or clients
• Recognize blockchain risks and challenges as you consider implementing this technology
• Recognize regulatory concerns and governance related to blockchain implementations
• Recall practical applications and use cases by looking into ledgers, transactions and smart contracts
• Recognize the current landscape, business applications and financial control considerations associated with blockchain Recognize the benefits, values and opportunities of Blockchain for your organization. Recognize Blockchain risks and challenges as you consider implementing this technology within your organization. Recognize regulatory concerns and governance related to Blockchain implementations. Recall practical applications and use cases by looking into ledgers, transactions, and smart contracts Recognize the current landscape, business applications and financial control considerations associated with Blockchain use

Who should take this program?

CPAs Public accounting leaders Managers and staff CFOs Controllers Finance leaders Management accountants Non-IT finance professionals.

Fees

Standard Member Fee	$549.00
Standard Nonmember Fee	$689.00