Accounting for digital assets under US GAAP: Derivatives and mining
In this webcast, you'll learn about derivative and mining considerations when accounting for digital assets under U.S. GAAP.
Format
Webcast
NASBA Field of Study
Accounting
Level
Intermediate
CPE Credits
2
Instructor
Nic Topoll, Sean Prince
Availability
Product Number
VBLDACCEF23250409
Derivatives, embedded derivatives and mining
Complexities with digital assets increase when you move away from the fundamentals and start evaluating contracts to determine if they involve derivatives or have embedded derivatives.
In addition, recording mining revenue has many unique considerations, especially if you have questions about differences related to transaction fees and block rewards or if you or your client are mining independently or within a mining pool.
Part three of a series
This webcast is part three of a series that will bring to life the content incorporated in the AICPA practice aid Accounting for and Auditing of Digital Assets.
This webcast will walk you through:
- A specific fact pattern when evaluating whether or not there is an embedded derivative within the contract
- The difference between recording revenue for transaction fees and block rewards
- A flow chart for determining how to recognize revenue when participating in a mining pool
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Whether you’re a CPA working with clients or an industry accountant responsible for corporate accounting policy, this webcast will give you a clear path to help your clients or entity by applying the appropriate accounting standards to your digital asset derivative and mining activities.
Detailed examples and use cases will demonstrate the real-world application of this guidance.
Within this webcast, all mentions of the phrase crypto assets are synonymous with crypto intangible assets.
Key Topics
- How to recognize a derivative or embedded derivative in a digital asset transaction
- How to determine if a derivative or embedded derivative meets the net settlement criterion
- Understand the financial statement impact and disclosure considerations related to derivatives and embedded derivatives
- How the mining process is used to validate transactions
- How revenue is recognized by mining entities.
Learning Outcomes
- Recognize the accounting considerations of a derivative or an embedded derivative in a transaction involving digital assets.
- Identify the accounting considerations when revenue is recognized by mining entities.
Who Will Benefit
- Public accounting professionals
- Management accountants
- Consultants with financial clients
- Financial services professionals
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