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Ethical & Audit Considerations of Cryptocurrency

This course uses several case studies to illustrate the audit and ethical considerations in the newly emerging sector.

Created byBlair Cook Jennifer Nicholsonworkspace_premium
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IntermediateUpdated May 27, 2022
Ethical & Audit Considerations of Cryptocurrency

What You'll Learn

check_circleDiscuss the applications of cryptocurrency and blockchain technologies
check_circleIdentify the audit consideration factors for client acceptance and continuance
check_circleIdentify and address specific audit risks unique to cryptocurrency transactions and balances
check_circleDiscuss ethical issues arising that may arise while working in a new sector that has few regulations and undefined rules.

About This Course

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. Field of Study: Audit; Behavioral Ethics

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Blair Cook Jennifer Nicholson
Blair Cook Jennifer Nicholson

CPA, CA Leadership

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Blair is a seven-time CFO, a director, and an educator at Executive Finance Partners - a professional development and executive coaching firm for financial professionals and executives. He also serves as a corporate director and audit committee chair of publicly listed companies: Terravest Industries and Clarke Inc. He is also the Board Treasurer of the Devour Food & Film Festival and serves on various committees of CPA Nova Scotia. Blair is the author of The Illiterate Executive: An Executive’s Handbook for Mastering Financial Acumen.

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