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Blockchain and Crypto Assets in Accounting: From Basics to Reporting (Course Id 2514)

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Author:

Kelen Camehl, CPA, MBA

Course Length:

Pages: 38 ||| Word Count: 12,873 ||| Review Questions: 6 ||| Final Exam Questions: 10

CPE Credits:

2.0

IRS Credits:

0

Price:

$17.95

Passing Score:

70%

Course Type:

Text
Blockchain and Crypto Assets in Accounting: From Basics to Reporting - CPE course for CPAs

Technical Designation:

Technical

Field Of Study:

Accounting

Approved Audience:

NASBA QAS - NASBA Registry

Key Takeaways:

This course provides an introduction to blockchain technology and crypto assets, focusing on U.S. GAAP guidance for recognition and disclosure.

  • Explains how blockchain differs from traditional databases and its practical applications for CPAs.
  • Covers the characteristics of crypto assets and their treatment under U.S. GAAP.
  • Teaches recognition and disclosure requirements specific to crypto assets.
  • Worth 2.0 CPE credits in Accounting as a self study text course on blockchain and crypto assets, requiring a 10 question final exam preceded by 6 review questions (optional) and a 70% passing score.

Frequently Asked Questions:

The Blockchain and Crypto Assets in Accounting course identifies consensus mechanisms used in blockchain transactions.

This course recognizes the criteria for determining what constitutes a crypto asset under U.S. GAAP.

This course distinguishes blockchain from traditional databases and recognizes use cases for CPAs.

Blockchain and Crypto Assets in Accounting From Basics to Reporting is a Technical, self study text course in Accounting carrying 2.0 CPE credits, with a 10 question final exam and 6 review questions (optional) required for a 70% passing score. CPEthink is approved by NASBA as a CPE sponsor and lists this course on the NASBA site as a courtesy for CPAs to search https://nasba.org.

Description:

This course provides an introduction to blockchain technology and crypto assets, focusing on their growing influence in the accounting and finance sectors. Participants will gain a better understanding of blockchain’s key concepts, how it differs from traditional databases, and its practical applications for CPAs. The course also address crypto assets, exploring their characteristics, U.S. GAAP guidance, and recognition and disclosure requirements.

Usage Rank:

46667

Release:

2025

Version:

1.0

Prerequisites:

None.

Experience Level:

Overview

Additional Contents:

Complete, no additional material needed.

Additional Links:

Advance Preparation:

None.

Delivery Method:

QAS Self Study

Intended Participants:

Anyone needing Continuing Professional Education (CPE).

Revision Date:

18-Mar-2025

NASBA Course Declaration:

Participants must complete the final examination within one year of purchase and with a minimum passing grade of 70% or better to receive CPE credit unless otherwise noted on the Course History page (i.e. California Ethics must score 90% or better). After logging in click on the Course History links on your My Courses page for the Begin date and Expire date for the Final Exam.

Keywords:

Blockchain and Crypto Assets in Accounting: From Basics to Reporting - CPE course for CPAs

Learning Objectives:

Chapter 1
Blockchain

Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to:
  • Identify key components and concepts of blockchain technology
  • Recall steps in blockchain transactions and consensus mechanisms
  • Distinguish between blockchain and traditional databases
  • Recognize use cases of blockchain for CPAs

Chapter 2
Crypto Assets

Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to:
  • Recognize the criteria for determining what constitutes a crypto assets based on U.S. GAAP
  • Identify the recognition requirements for crypto assets
  • Recognize the way in which crypto assets are presented on an entitys financial statements
  • Identify disclosure requirements with respect to crypto assets

Course Contents:

Chapter 1 - Blockchain

Chapter Overview

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Historical Development

Blockchain Key Concepts

Blockchain vs. AI

Blockchain vs. Traditional Databases

How Blockchain Works

Transaction Process

Consensus Mechanisms

How Can CPAs Use Blockchain Technology

Conclusion

Review Questions

Chapter 2 - Crypto Assets

Chapter Overview

Learning Objectives

Introduction

Overview of Crypto Assets

U.S. GAAP Guidance

Scope Criteria for Crypto Assets

#1 Meet the Definition of an Intangible Asset

#2 No Enforceable Rights or Claims Related to Goods & Services

#3 On Distributed Ledger Based on Blockchain (or Similar) Technology

#4 Secured Through Cryptography

#5 Fungibility

#6 Not Created/Issued by the Reporting Entity (or Related Parties)

Scope Application Examples

Recognition of Crypto Assets

Presentation Requirements

Disclosure Requirements

Private Company Considerations

Conclusion

Review Questions

Glossary of Key Terms

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