Self-Study

Digital Asset Fundamentals

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Digital assets have unique features, characteristics and regulatory considerations that set them apart from traditional financial assets. Understanding these intricacies is essential for accounting and finance professionals hoping to work with digital assets, whether by advising clients on personal investments or auditing entities with digital assets. You'll cover the fundamental characteristics of digital assets and how they differ from other financial assets. Also examine features and properties of different types of digital assets.

Major subjects

• Digital assets.
• Bitcoin.
• NFTs.
• Stablecoins.
• Digital asset wallets.
• Tokenized real estate.

Learning objectives

• Recall what digital assets are.
• Recognize the key elements of digital assets within the context of blockchain applications.
• Recognize the distinct features and properties inherent to digital assets.
• Identify the perceived advantages and potential value propositions of integrating digital assets into financial portfolios.
• Recognize the specific risks and challenges associated with the adoption and management of digital assets.
• Identify the security protocols and best practices for securing digital assets.

Who should take this program?

• Accounting and finance professionals, accountants, auditors, tax professionals and personal financial planners.

Pricing

Our records indicate you are a nonmember. If you register, you will be charged $109.00 (Standard Nonmember Fee). Members: Please log in to receive member fee.

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