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Wednesday, January 25, 2023 Live Webcast

Emerging Topics In Blockchain And Cryptocurrency (X4-4038790)

2:00 PM - 3:55 PM EST
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2 CPE Credits in SK

OVERVIEW

Blockchain is one of the most-watched emerging technologies. Yet, few accountants understand how to use this technology to make existing ledger-based systems more efficient, effective, and tamper-resistant. In this session, you will learn the basics of blockchain-based ledgers. You will also learn about the fundamentals of cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ripple. Additionally, you will learn about emerging issues in these fields, such as stablecoins, central bank-issued digital currencies, smart contracts, and sovereign identity management. By attending this session, you will see how blockchain-based technologies will change your work with others.

DESIGNED FOR

Business professionals who are seeking to stay abreast of major technology developments

BENEFITS

Select the correct definitions for key terms associated with blockchain-based ledgers Differentiate the features of a cryptocurrency, a stablecoin, and a central bank-issued digital currency Identify key features associated with a smart contract, distributed finance, and sovereign identity  Select from a list at least three different uses for blockchain-based ledgers covered in the course

HIGHLIGHTS

  • Select the correct definitions for key terms associated with blockchain-based ledgers
  • Differentiate the features of a cryptocurrency, a stablecoin, and a central bank-issued digital currency
  • Identify key features associated with a smart contract, distributed finance, and sovereign identity 
  • Select from a list at least three different uses for blockchain-based ledgers covered in the course

COURSE LEVEL

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INSTRUCTOR

Brian Tankersley

Brian F. Tankersley, CPA, CITP, CGMA

Brian F. Tankersley, CPA, CITP

Brian F. Tankersley, CPA.CITP, CGMA Director of Strategic Relationships, K2 Enterprises Farragut, Tennessee brian@k2e.com Brian Tankersley is a consultant who advises US firms and companies on accounting technology issues. Mr. Tankersley is a frequent speaker at continuing education courses for K2 Enterprises, and publishes a nationally recognized blog on accounting and technology (www.cpatechblog.com). He has also served as the technology editor for a major accounting industry publication. Mr. Tankersley has over 20 years of professional experience, including accounting, auditing, technology, and education, and has been with K2 Enterprises since 2005. Tankersley has been recognized seven times as one of the “Top 25 Thought Leaders in Public Accounting Technology” by Cygnus Business Media. Tankersley is also one of the authors of the Accounting Firm Operations and Technology Survey, which has been published annually for the last three years. Brian has made presentations in 46 of the 50 US states and has served as a guest speaker for many professional accounting organizations across Canada. He received the Outstanding Discussion Leader Award from the Tennessee Society of CPAs in 2009 and 2013, and was recognized for writing the Article of the Year for the Tennessee CPA Journal in 2011. Brian has presented sessions at many national conferences, including AICPA TECH+/Practitioners Conference, The Sleeter Group’s Solutions Conference, Sage Insights, CCH Connections, and Thomson Reuters Synergy User Conference. Brian is a certified public accountant (Tennessee), a certified information technology professional (CITP), and a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA). He holds bachelor’s degrees in both Accounting and Finance, cum laude, from the University of Tennessee. Tankersley also maintains numerous vendor software certifications, and is a member of the Tennessee Society of CPAs and the American Institute of CPAs. Brian and his family make their home in Farragut, Tennessee.

PRICING

$79.00 - Member

$109.00 - Nonmember

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