Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Accountants Course (CBCA) - On-site only

In today's financial landscape, the emergence of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies has ushered in a new era of finance, presenting both opportunities and challenges. Accountants play a pivotal role in navigating the complexities of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. The Blockchain and Cryptocurrency for Accountants (BCA) Course is designed to equip accounting professionals with the knowledge and expertise required to excel in this evolving field. Our comprehensive training empowers participants to not only meet but exceed regulatory expectations, enabling them to become Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Accountants (BCAs).

The BCA Course offers a deep dive into blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies, compliance, and financial reporting. Participants will gain the skills needed to establish effective crypto compliance policies, prevent financial crimes, and ensure that their organizations remain at the forefront of blockchain and cryptocurrency accounting practices.

Learning Objectives

Upon completing the BCA Course, participants will have the capabilities to:

1. Display the fundamental components of blockchain technology, including distributed ledgers, consensus mechanisms, and its applications in the cryptocurrency space.
2. Develop a deep knowledge of various cryptocurrencies, their underlying technology, and how they are used in financial transactions and their impact on traditional financial systems.
3. Explore the DeFi ecosystem, including decentralized exchanges, lending platforms, and yield farming. Understand the opportunities and risks associated with DeFi protocols and the importance of DeFi in modern finance.
4. Recognize common criminal typologies, including Money Laundering (ML), Ransomware Financing, Terrorist Financing, as well as common security threats and fraud schemes, and learn strategies to combat them effectively.
5. Explore international cryptocurrency laws and regulations and understand the legal status of cryptocurrencies in different countries.
6. Recognize the classification of cryptocurrencies and apply accounting principles to record and report cryptocurrency transactions accurately.
7. Apply Cryptocurrency tax laws and accurate compute, remit and file crypto taxes professionally.
8. Keep abreast with the use of AI in Accounting and Finance.

BCA Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals Of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

1. Blockchain Intuition
2. Cryptocurrency Intuition

Module 2: Non-Fungible Tokens and Decentralized Finance

1. Concept of DeFi
2. Concept of NFTs

Module 3: Cryptocurrency Tax and Financial Reporting Regulation

1. Legal Status of Cryptocurrencies
2. Tax Regulations around the Globe
3. Financial Accounting Standard Boards’ Cryptocurrency Regulation
4. Best Practice for Practitioners

Module 4: Red flags To Look Out for As Practitioners

1. Red Flags as Indicators
2. Red flags to look out for in the cryptocurrency industry.
3. The Role of Cryptocurrencies in Financial Crimes
4. Role of Exchanges in Financial Crime
5. Best Practice for Accountants

Module 5: Accounting For Cryptocurrencies and NFTs

1. Understanding Blockchain Financial Transactions
2. Reclassification of Cryptocurrency for Accounting Purpose
3. Accounting Entries for each class of Cryptocurrencies
4. Best Practice for Practitioners

Module 6: Taxation Of Cryptocurrencies and NFTs

1. The Concept of Cryptocurrency Accounting
2. Cryptocurrency Tax Planning
3. Cryptocurrency Taxable, Non-taxable events, Deductible, Non-deductible and allowable expenses
4. Reclassification of Cryptocurrencies for Tax purposes
5. Taxes Applicable to Cryptocurrencies
6. Computation of Cryptocurrency Taxation

Module 7: Digital Trends in Accounting and Taxation - Ai

1. Overview of AI
2. Importance of AI in the Accounting profession
3. AI's Impact on the Future of Accounting
4. Case Study and examples
5. Discussion and Reflection

Participants:                 Minimum of 10 Participants