Emerging Trends in Blockchain and Digital Assets
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.
Format
Online
NASBA Field of Study
Information Technology
Level
Basic
Author(s)
AICPA and CIMA staff
Availability
1 year
Product Number
BLDAFC24SSO
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.
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