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Thursday, July 22, 2021 Live Webcast

Bitcoin Fundamentals - What Every CPA Should Know (X2-18356)

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM EDT
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Vendor Platform

3 CPE Credits in SK

OVERVIEW

After more than 10 years in the market place, Bitcoin has been firmly planted in the global financial system as the de facto leader in the cryptocurrency market. Bitcoin is no longer looked at as a mystical concept of money made of pixie dust.

DESIGNED FOR

Anyone who is interested in the future of money or wants to participate in Bitcoin

BENEFITS

After attending this presentation you will be able to...

  • Recognize the impact that Bitcoin and other crypto currencies are having on the global monetary ecosystem
  • Identify the components of the Bitcoin ecosystem and how they all work together as a global crypto currency
  • Recognize how you can participate in the Bitcoin ecosystem

HIGHLIGHTS

The major topics that will be covered in this class include:

  • The  evolution of money: barter, gold, paper, digital, cryptocurrency
  • Bitcoin defined: technology, currency, payment system, store of value
  • How Bitcoin works: origin, network, nodes, miners, transactions
  • Participating in the Bitcoin network: procuring, spending, accepting and storing Bitcoin
  • Introduction to Ethereum, a substantial alternative to Bitcoin
  • Income tax implications of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
  • Analysis of the current market value of Bitcoin and Ethereum

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

$89.00 - Member

$109.00 - Nonmember

Pre-Registration Closed

Online pre-registration for this event is now closed.

ADDITIONAL OPTIONS

Print a registration form

COURSE DEVELOPER

CPA Crossings