Cryptocurrencies, such at Bitcoin and Ethereum, are just two of thousands of emerging solutions to create frictionless global transactions between counterparties. Additionally, cryptocurrencies are positioning themselves to become the “new gold” of the modern world as a store of value and immune from geo-political risk. The rise and fall of cryptocurrency prices has not deterred interest in the technology or the space, but is leading to every more practical, accessible and useful applications of blockchain technology.

This course uses several case studies to illustrate the audit and ethical considerations in the newly emerging sector. Few accountants and auditors are conversant with cryptocurrency technology and this course is designed to improve your level of awareness and deepen your understanding of issues associated with issuing an audit opinion for clients in this space.

What You’ll Learn In Ethical & Audit Considerations of Cryptocurrency

• Course Preview (3:17)
• Cryptocurrency the Business (6:27)
• Cryptocurrency 101 (6:55)
• Blockchain 101 (10:03)
• The Rise of Cryptocurrency (7:53)
• Audit Client Acceptance Issues (7:04)
• Quadriga Quandary: An Ethical Dilemma (7:07)
• Unique Audit Risks Arising in Cryptocurrency (10:44)
• The Slow Demise of Quadriga (7:54)
• The Curious Case of Cotten’s Missing Coins (7:26)
• Course Resources
• Course Quiz: Test Yourself
• Course Evaluation Form

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