This is part 1 of the new Blockchain Fundamentals for Accounting and Finance Professionals Certificate. (Link to series and underline URL)
The new Blockchain Fundamentals for Accounting and Finance Professionals Certificate offers you the opportunity to build a foundation toward becoming a strategic business partner within your organization and with your clients. Intended to provide real-world literacy on blockchain and digital assets, this webcast will give you the knowledge needed to anticipate potential benefits and risks of the technology, structure and functionality, and to translate that into relevant business application and value. This webcast, part 1 of the certificate, will focus on demystifying blockchain by helping you understand the core components and foundational constructs of blockchain technology. You will begin to navigate the practical aspects of blockchain by assessing current applications, potential opportunities and how this new technology affects accounting and finance.
Learning Objectives
· Understand the core components of blockchain technology
· Distinguish the characteristics of blockchain and cryptoassets
· Understand a range of current and potential use cases
Major Topics
- Different technology concepts behind blockchain
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- Understand, use and secure the blockchain application of crypto and digital assets
- Current and potential blockchain usage beyond cryptocurrencies
- Blockchain applications in multiple industries and how it will affect accounting and finance
