You’ll explore the latest trends in blockchain and digital assets, covering everything from their legal and regulatory status to recent innovations and new financial products. Innovations and developments in blockchain and digital assets Blockchain and digital assets continue to evolve in ways that are relevant to accounting and finance professionals, from regulatory changes to new products. You’ll cover changes to the regulatory and compliance status of blockchain and digital assets, including: - AML and KYC regulations - Classification of digital assets as securities - The SEC’s position on digital assets - Stablecoin regulations - Cross-border transactions Uncovering the complexities of digital asset reporting and management Financial reporting and asset management can be complicated for digital assets. You’ll examine these complex aspects of digital assets as you gain an understanding of topics, such as: - Accounting and disclosure of digital assets - Custody of digital assets following the collapse of FTX Market trends and today’s business environment Blockchain and digital assets have influenced market trends and new products and financial services. You’ll examine: - Digital bonds that use blockchain technology for all or part of their life cycle - Decentralized Finance (DeFi) - Use cases of NFTs for business - Digital-asset-based ETFs *This course is part of the Blockchain and Digital Assets Fundamentals Certificate.* Who Will Benefit - Accounting and finance professionals - Accountants - Auditors - Tax professionals - Personal financial planners Key Topics - Digital asset regulations - Classification of digital assets - Accounting and disclosure of digital assets - Custody of digital assets - Digital bonds and ETFS - DeFi - Digital asset taxation Learning Objective Identify the trends in blockchain and digital assets relevant to accounting and finance professionals.