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This session focuses on what CPAs need to know about blockchain technology, specifically the options and platforms currently exist in the marketplace applicable for business purposes. A deep dive into the functionality of several blockchain networks will be provided, including Ripple, Ethereum, and the Bitcoin blockchain. Additionally, a comprehensive review of applications for blockchain for auditing, taxation, and financial reporting will be covered, with before-and-after comparisons provided for clarity. Wrapping up this session, and incorporating the variety of possibilities for blockchain, a summarization of changes, and possibilities for financial service professionals will be presented.
Learning Objectives:
After the conclusion of this session attendees will be able to:
- Identify and analyze the components and aspect of different blockchain networks, and assess business cases for these different networks
- Be aware of the applications and use cases for both blockchain technology, and processes that can be built on top of this platform
- Discuss how to integrate blockchain applications and use cases into both their organizations, and provide recommendations to clients
Ronna Calderon ()
"One of the best webinars I have attended. I have always seen this "Blockchain" topic from the Big 4 newsletters and I never really had the time to read through it. I decided to attend this since I saw the speaker is a Professor. I was really impressed with how the learning materials were summarized and presented. I am a CPA and I feel like the professor was so good in explaining the topic in layman's term that I'm quite confident that the other attendees also have learned so much even if they are not in Accounting/Audit profession."
Pamela Graybeal (Pamela Graybeal, CPA)
"This was a great webinar and I agree that one has to keep reading up on this topic as it will be very impactful moving forward. His power points were great and to the point."
Zenaida Fontanilla (First Frontier Bookkeeping and Tax Services Inc)
"I always enjoy attending webinars with CPA Academy. They always offer something new to add more value into my practice. Kudos!"
Kristin Shea (K Shea CPA LLC)
"Excellent presentation - the concrete examples, and references to ways to learn more were so helpful!"
Michael Hogan (CCMC)
"Interesting presentation. Look forward to learning more on this subject. Thanks."
Steven Siljestrom (The Steven's Group)
"Looking forward to learning more about Blockchain and this was a great foundation."
LUCY CLARK (LILYFIELDS LLC)
"The easiest to understand explanation I've heard of blockchain. Thank you!"
Clay Glassford (Business By The Book, LLC)
"Really interesting, excellent information, great speaker and presentation!"
Sean Stein Smith
Lehman College
Assistant Professor of Economics and Business
sean.steinsmith@lehman.cuny.edu
(718) 960-8377
Sean is an assistant professor at the City University of New York – Lehman College. He serves on the Advisory Board of the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, where he chairs the Accounting Working Group. Sean sits on the Advisory Board of Gilded and is a strategic advisor to the Central Bank Digital Currency Think Tank. Sean also serves as an Advisor to Crescent City Capital, a cryptoasset investment fund.
Sean is a widely recognized expert in the areas of blockchain and cryptoassets, especially as they connect to accounting and financial services. His thought leadership is sought after by academic and industry organizations, and includes his efforts to develop and teach the first ever courses focusing on blockchain and crypto at Lehman College beginning in 2021.
Sean has also been named one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting, and has been named a past winner of the NJCPA Ovation Award for Innovation. He has also been named a 40 under 40 in the accounting profession from 2017-2021 by CPA Practice Advisor and the NYSSCPA in 2021. Sean was named on the NJBIZ Power 50 in Accounting in 2021 & 2022. He was also awarded the Outstanding Young CPA of the Year Award by the AICPA in 2022.
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