The CPA's 2026 Guide to Cryptocurrency and Blockchain

Overview

We have passed the 15 year anniversary of the start of the cryptocurrency market with the release of Bitcoin in 2010. It is estimated today that 1 in 5 people in the U.S. trade in cryptocurrency. With the recent changes in the legislative landscape, this number is poised for substantial growth. In addition, there will be natural evolution towards “smart contracts” powered by AI and the integration of cryptocurrency as the payment mechanism. For these reasons, it is important for every CPA to have a baseline understanding of the cryptocurrency marketplace and the technology it is built on.

This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.

This course is being offered by a learning partner and will not be accessible on your My CPE page. Access information will be emailed directly to you by CPA Crossings.

Highlights

The major topics that will be covered in this course include:

Blockchain technology primer
Cryptocurrency technology primer
Update on the cryptocurrency marketplace
Cryptocurrency exchanges - the good, the bad and the ugly
Overview of cryptocurrency taxation and legislation
Smart contracts - what they are and how they work

Prerequisites

None

Designed For

Anyone who is interested in getting up to speed on the current state of the cryptocurrency marketplace

Objectives

After attending this presentation, you will be able to...

Recognize the current state of the cryptocurrency marketplace and the technology that supports it
Identify key developments in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology