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Saturday, December 7, 2019 Webcast

Bitcoin - What You Should Know About This Digital Currency (X2-12419)

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM EST

Webcast


2 CPE Credits in SK

OVERVIEW

Unless you have been living under a rock, you have probably heard about this intriguing new concept of a digital currency called Bitcoin. This virtual online payment system started as an idea back in 2009 and has nearly 17 million Bitcoins in circulation worldwide in early 2018. So what exactly is Bitcoin? How does it work? What should I know about it? These are questions that we will answer so you can better understand the implication of digital currency on your firm and your clients.

DESIGNED FOR

Anyone curious about Bitcoin.

BENEFITS

Upon completion of this course you will have learned:

  • What Bitcoin is all about
  • How Bitcoin transactions work
  • The pitfalls and risks of Bitcoin

HIGHLIGHTS

The topics that will be covered in this course include:

  • What is Bitcoin?
  • How does it work?
  • Who controls it?
  • A step-by-step review of the Bitcoin transaction process
  • Why merchants are beginning to accept Bitcoin for payment

COURSE LEVEL

Basic

PREREQUISITES

None

ADVANCE PREPARATION

None

INSTRUCTOR

John Higgins

John H. Higgins, CPA.CITP

Strategic Technology Advisor

Higgins Advisory, LLC

John is the founder and CEO of Higgins Advisory, LLC, which helps CPAs, CFOs and other financial professionals successfully guide their firms and business organizations through a digital transformation that leverages the power of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, data analytics, workflow automation and more. He is a seasoned entrepreneur, having been the founder of two separate accounting technology advisory firms that were acquired by larger organizations, such as the co-founder of CPA Crossings, LLC, a national provider of CPA technology advisory and educational services, and a founder of Computools, Inc. a provider of financial and ERP solutions for small and mid-size businesses. In addition, he has experience with a local CPA firm and as a technology advisory practice leader partner in a national CPA firm. John shares his expertise as a nationally recognized thought leader, strategic advisor, and speaker on accounting technology through coaching and speaking engagements.

PRICING

$79.00 - Member

$79.00 - Nonmember

$0.00 - Student Member

$0.00 - CPA Candidate Member

Pre-Registration Closed

Online pre-registration for this event is now closed.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

Print a registration form

COURSE DEVELOPER

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