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Blockchain Essentials for CPAs: Core Principles and Uses

  • CPA (US)
  • IA LPA
  • ME LPA
  • DE LPA
Blockchain for CPAs

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1 Credit

Subject Area

Information Technology
  • Course Description
  • Course Qualification
  • Author
  • FAQ

Course Description

Course Description

You’ve undoubtedly heard the term blockchain and likely Googled it at some point to understand what it is, what all the talk is about, and why people are saying it’s so revolutionary. In this CPE Course, we will look at an overly technical and probably, to a degree, overwhelming definition of blockchain technology.

Blockchain technology is a decentralized, distributed digital ledger that uses cryptographic hashing and consensus mechanisms, such as Proof of Work (PoW) or Proof of Stake (PoS), to achieve consensus among network participants. This course provides an overview of blockchain technology and some of its implications for the accounting profession. It covers the fundamentals of blockchain, its applications in accounting, and the potential benefits and challenges. The course is designed for CPAs and accounting professionals seeking to understand blockchain technology and how it can potentially enhance their accounting processes. 

Key topics covered:

  • Blockchain Key Concepts
  • Blockchain vs. AI
  • How Blockchain Works
  • How Can CPAs Use Blockchain Technology

Join this CPE Course; we will explore how blockchain continues to revolutionize the accounting profession. CPAs who harness its potential will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of financial management and audit assurance.

For more CPE Information Technology Courses, Click here.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify fundamental components and concepts of blockchain technology.
  • Recall steps in blockchain transactions and consensus mechanisms.
  • Distinguish between blockchain and traditional databases.
  • Recognize use cases of blockchain for CPAs.

Course Qualification

Webinar Qualifies For

  • 1 CPE Credit of Information Technology for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US)
  • 1 CPD Credit of Information Technology for CPA in Canada
  • 1 CPE Credit of Information Technology for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountant - ICAEW
  • 1 CPE Credit of Information Technology for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA)
  • 1 CPE Credit of Information Technology for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Ireland (CAI)
  • 1 CPD Credit for Chartered Accountants - Scotland
  • 1 CPD Credit for CPA - Ireland

Additional details

  • Course Level :
    Basic
  • Credits :
    1
  • Pre-requisites :
    None
  • Advance Preparation :
    None

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MY-CPE LLC (Sponsor Id#: 143597) is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.NASBARegistry.org.

Author

About Author

Kelen is a recognized author and reviewer of CPE courses and has authored over 150 courses (370+ CPE credit hours) covering a range of accounting, auditing, financial reporting, regulatory, and ethics topics.  His courses are available for purchase from many online CPE providers including the AICPA.  Kelen remained involved in CPA exam content development for nearly 10 years and authored more than a thousand multiple choice questions for various sections of the CPA exam.  He also serves as an Editorial Advisor for the AICPA’s "Journal of Accountancy".    

Kelen has nearly 20 years of progressive finance and accounting experience. He currently serves as a Principal in Accounting Policy with HP in Doha, Qatar.  Prior to HP, he served in multiple accounting roles in the oil & gas industry with ConocoPhillips including technical accounting policy, SOX compliance, and internal audit. He also gained public accounting experience with PricewaterhouseCoopers, working with various clients in the energy, electric, power, gas, and utility sectors.

About Company

Our vision is to create a world where innovation drives extraordinary contributions to humanity. This vision guides everything we do, how we do it, and why we do it. 
Our technology – a product and service portfolio of personal systems, printers, and 3D printing solutions – was created to inspire our vision and we are doing everything in our power across climate action, human rights, and digital equity to make it so. 
We believe thoughtful ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time. And all it takes is one to change the world.

Faq

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  • You must attend complete live webinar and respond to all polling questions asked during the webinar. Credits would be issued on 50 minute credit hour basis.
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  • Our courses meet the global Continuing Professional Development (CPD-IES7) Standard for Chartered Accountants with International Education Standard 7 (IES 7) set by The International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), the International Accounting Education Standards Board (IAESB) and the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA). Based on our accreditation by existing IFAC members and affiliates, we believe learners can count their professionally relevant, verifiable learning activities on myCPE, including taking on demand courses and attending live webinars, toward fulfillment of their verifiable CPD-IES7 requirements. However, if there is any question, we recommend that the individual learner confirm with his/her professional licensing organization before taking myCPE courses for CPD-IES7 credit.
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Ratings and Review

4.9

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David Smith, CPA (US)

Dec 12th, 2024

Would have liked to seen some actual computer screen shots of blockchain transactions. Have a hands-on experience inputting data and examining output would provide some viewable examples. Page number is confusing.

VY

Valerie York, CPA (US)

Jan 6th, 2025

Ease to read and help defined terminology

AJ

Abhishek Jha, Senior Associate

Jan 8th, 2025

Valuable

NW

Nick Wright, CPA (US)

Dec 19th, 2024

Awesome!

RH

Ryan Holder, CPA (US)

Dec 16th, 2024

Great!

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