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K2’S 2022 An Accountant’s Guide To Blockchain And Cryptocurrency


Total Credits: 4 including 4 Information Technology - Technical

Average Rating:
   21
Categories:
ACPEN Industry Institute |  Industry |  Technology
Faculty:
Steven M. Yoss, Jr., CPA
Course Levels:
Basic
Duration:
4 Hours
License:
Product Setting: Expires 30 day(s) after program date.

Dates
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Description

Blockchain technology offers the promise of digital truth. It provides a transparent, permanent, immutable, and high-speed record-keeping system when appropriately implemented. The possibilities are endless, from managing the logistics of supply chain networks to facilitating international commerce. The adoption of this technology is growing, with millions of new users every year. Organizations adopt this technology every day to help improve their existing operations through its ledger capabilities or executing smart contracts. Cryptocurrency is one example of blockchain technology. Its growth and value have exploded to over $2 trillion in the last few years. This growth has helped to fuel widespread adoption amongst Wall Street and regular investors alike. While more popular than ever, few business professionals understand these technologies, their capabilities, risks, and potential impacts on business operations and processes, such as contract execution, recording and maintaining real estate ownership records, and supply chains. In fact, this incredible technology is a mystery for most accounting professionals. This course will provide a detailed and in-depth look at this technology, including a detailed overview of the underlying technology, the benefits, the risks, the major players, and many practical applications. By participating in this session, you will gain a deeper understanding of the inner workings of this technology and recommendations on getting started.

 

Basic Course Information

Learning Objectives
  • Define blockchain and identify an example of blockchain technology currently in use
  • List examples of how blockchain uses encryption to make the resulting ledger tamper-resistant
  • Identify at least four possible uses for blockchain-based ledgers
  • Define cryptocurrency and list the four major cryptocurrencies used today
  • List examples of benefits and risks associated with using cryptocurrencies

Major Subjects
  • Information Technology
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Blockchain

Course Materials

Faculty

Steven M. Yoss, Jr., CPA's Profile

Steven M. Yoss, Jr., CPA Related Seminars and Products

Associate

K2 Enterprises


Stephen M. Yoss, Jr., CPA, MS, is a certified public accountant, the senior technology strategist and partner of Devmatics, a continuing education instructor for financial professionals, and a licensed pyrotechnician. While his interests and skills are varied, they all share a common thread—his love for and skill in finding technology-based solutions.

At age 10, Stephen began working with technology; he started his first IT company at just 13, which focused on designing web applications for local businesses. At 15, he began writing original computer code and has been designing and implementing technological solutions continuously since then.

Stephen is a graduate of Loyola Marymount University, with degrees in Accountancy and International Business. While at Loyola, he served the campus as student body president and as the student representative to the Board of Trustees. He has a Master’s of Science degree in Information Systems and Technology from Claremont Graduate University with a concentration in Geographic Information Systems.

In 2017, Stephen formed Devmatics, a company focused on helping organizations develop technology strategies to streamline their business operations. He specializes in taking on high-difficulty, mission-critical organizational issues that require technological expertise and an ability to find solutions to problems that no one else can answer. With all of his clients, he emphasizes the need to embrace technology at every opportunity and utilize the latest technological trends and breakthroughs in order to gain a competitive advantage while increasing efficiency and productivity.

Prior to starting Devmatics, Stephen worked as an accountant in his family’s practice, Yoss & Allen. At Yoss & Allen, he completely redesigned the firm’s technology practices and instituted a technological infrastructure to streamline the firm’s practices and allow them strategic flexibility. Many of the technologies, strategies, and concepts that Stephen uses himself (and consults companies on how to use) were designed, perfected, and implemented to help his family’s business and their clients. In addition to his time with Yoss & Allen, Stephen worked in New Zealand as a management accountant.

Since 2009, Stephen has also been teaching continuing professional education, providing written, webcast, in-house, and live instruction. He has presented to thousands of practitioners worldwide on topics such as cloud computing, mobile technology, Excel tips and best practices, data modeling and analysis, big data, information security, identity theft prevention, and more.

Stephen is also a professionally licensed pyrotechnician and works on major fireworks displays throughout the nation for Pyro Spectaculars, North America’s largest full-service fireworks display production company. He’s proud to have helped produce incredible displays, including the Macy’s July 4th Spectacular in New York City, the 75th Anniversary of the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, KGB Skyshow in San Diego, and many more.

Whether it’s teaching in the classroom, consulting clients in a boardroom, or shooting a fireworks display, Stephen brings passion, hard work, value—and above all else—technological expertise to each of his clients. With an open, honest approach, he creates a unique strategy for each client specifically designed to benefit their needs and streamline their operations in order to create efficiency and maximize their financial potential.

Stephen calls Big Bear Lake, CA, home; when he’s not at the desk, in a boardroom, at the podium, or producing a fireworks display, he spends as much time as he can pursuing his other passions. He is an avid music lover and attends multiple festivals each year. At the Burning Man, Stephen helps setup and produce pyrotechnic displays for the city. In Big Bear Lake, he regularly volunteers his time to perform various community services. He’s also an avid outdoorsman and regularly carves out time to scuba dive, camp, hike, and photograph both close to home with family and friends and on his many travels.


Dates

Wed, Apr 24, 2024 - 10:30am to 02:15pm EDT
Sat, May 11, 2024 - 10:00am to 01:45pm EDT
Tue, May 21, 2024 - 05:00pm to 08:45pm EDT
Wed, May 22, 2024 - 10:30am to 02:15pm EDT
Wed, Jun 26, 2024 - 10:30am to 02:15pm EDT
Tue, Jul 09, 2024 - 07:00pm to 10:45pm EDT
Wed, Jul 31, 2024 - 01:00pm to 04:45pm EDT
Fri, Aug 16, 2024 - 03:00pm to 06:45pm EDT
Fri, Aug 30, 2024 - 05:00pm to 08:45pm EDT
Tue, Sep 03, 2024 - 09:00am to 12:45pm EDT
Sat, Sep 21, 2024 - 11:00am to 02:45pm EDT
Fri, Oct 04, 2024 - 01:00pm to 04:45pm EDT
Tue, Oct 15, 2024 - 07:00pm to 10:45pm EDT
Mon, Nov 11, 2024 - 05:00pm to 08:45pm EST
Tue, Nov 26, 2024 - 09:00am to 12:45pm EST
Tue, Dec 03, 2024 - 11:00am to 02:45pm EST
Thu, Dec 12, 2024 - 07:00pm to 10:45pm EST
Sat, Dec 21, 2024 - 03:00pm to 06:45pm EST
Tue, Jan 07, 2025 - 05:00pm to 08:45pm EST
Thu, Jan 16, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:45pm EST
Sat, Feb 15, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:45pm EST
Fri, Feb 28, 2025 - 01:00pm to 04:45pm EST
Fri, Mar 07, 2025 - 03:00pm to 06:45pm EST
Tue, Mar 25, 2025 - 05:00pm to 08:45pm EDT
Fri, Apr 04, 2025 - 09:00am to 12:45pm EDT
Sat, Apr 26, 2025 - 11:00am to 02:45pm EDT
Thu, May 01, 2025 - 07:00pm to 10:45pm EDT
Tue, May 13, 2025 - 03:00pm to 06:45pm EDT

Additional Info

Basic Course Information

Prerequisites None
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For Accountants and business professionals who are interested in helping clients to improve their understanding of blockchain
Original Recording Date 2022
Course Developer K2 Enterprises 
Date Added to Catalog

03/18/2022


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Additional Information

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Instructional Delivery Method

Group Internet Based


Course Registration Requirements

Online Registration


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