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Instructor
Amy Vetter
Instructor
Amy Vetter, CPA, CITP, CGMA, MBA is the CEO of The B3 Method Institute and B3 Yoga, a transformative keynote speaker, author, consultant, and podcast host. As the creator of the B3 Method® for Business, Balance & Bliss, she inspires professionals on mindful technology use, leadership, and work-life balance. Recognized as one of the “Most Powerful Women in Accounting” and a Top 100 Most Influential Person in Accounting, Amy contributes to AICPA’s Journal of Accountancy, Accounting Today, and more. A TEDx speaker and author of Business, Balance & Bliss and Integrative Advisory Services, she helps professionals embrace innovation while fostering human connection. She serves on the AICPA Council, the Ohio Society of CPAs Board, and AICPA’s Engage Tech+ conference planning committee. With expertise in cloud transformation and business strategy, Amy’s leadership spans CPA firms, software companies, and entrepreneurial ventures. Learn more at www.amyvetter.com.
This webcast focuses on demystifying the blockchain technology by helping you understand the foundational constructs, benefits and opportunities of blockchain technology. You will be prepared to weigh the risks and challenges as you consider implementing this technology within your organization or your clients’ organization.
When you complete this webcast, you will be able to:
• Identify the fundamentals of money/currency and its evolution from pre-cryptocurrency to digital/crypto-assets.
• Distinguish between blockchains and cryptocurrency and ownership.
• Identify the core components of blockchain technology.
• Distinguish between proof of work, proof of stake, and mining.
• Identify the custody, responsibility, and control continuum.
• Recall the importance of cryptocurrency security for accountants and auditors.
• Identify the security attributes of the various wallet types.
• Recognize the distinction between physical security and digital security.
• Recall the benefits and features of multi-sig wallets.
• Identify the ways two-factor authentication (2FA) and password managers are used for cryptocurrency security.
Topics Discussed
• Evolution of cryptocurrency
• Core components of blockchain technology
• Proof of work, proof of stake and mining
• Custody, responsibility and control continuum
• Cryptocurrency security
• Security attributes for various wallets
• Contrasting physical and digital security
• Authentication and password managers from cryptocurrency security
Non-IT finance professionals, CFOs, controllers, management accountants, public accountants, partners, staff, managers and internal auditors