The CPA's 2026 Guide to Cryptocurrency and Blockchain WEBINAR
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.
Highlights
Blockchain technology primer. Cryptocurrency technology primer. Update on the cryptocurrency marketplace. Cryptocurrency exchanges. Overview of cryptocurrency taxation and legislation. Smart contracts.
Prerequisites
None.
Designed For
Anyone who is interested in getting up to speed on the current state of the cryptocurrency marketplace.
Objectives
Recognize the current state of the cryptocurrency marketplace and the technology that supports it. Identify key developments in cryptocurrency and blockchain technology.
Preparation
None.
Notice
None.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
John Higgins, CPA, CITP, Stragetic Advisor, CPA Crossings LLC
John Higgins, CPA, CITP, is Strategic Technology Advisor, and co-founder of CPA Crossings, LLC, , which since 2001 has specialized in helping accounting, tax and financial professionals leverage technology to increase the quality and efficiency of their services. In 2017, John launched the company’s Office 365 Learning Center for CPAs which offers a curriculum of over 50 unique courses covering every aspect of Office 365. John is a nationally recognized speaker on CPA technology, past chair of the Michigan Association of CPAs, former national consulting partner with BDO, LLP, and co-author of 10 Steps to a Digital Practice in the Cloud, published by the AICPA. He was awarded the Top 25 Thought Leader award by the CPA Practice Advisor (2011 – 2017), and the Michigan Association of CPAs Innovative User of Technology award, and is an AICPA Business & Industry CPA Hall of Fame inductee.
Non-Member Price $109.00
Member Price $89.00