Description

As Blockchain technology moves into the present, it will have a permeating impact on businesses and accounting firms worldwide. Join us as we discuss fundamental concepts in blockchain; its implications on firms and clients, and how firms can prepare for the advisory opportunities created with blockchain technologies. With 8-14% of US tax payers owning crypto currencies, we will also discuss what you need to know about virtual currency tax preparation.

Learning Objectives:

• Understand the key components of blockchain and discuss use cases and their impact on the accounting profession
• Discuss the evolution of audit
• Gain insight into the latest developments in crypto asset tax
• Recognize the unique challenges of crypto tax accounting and how to guide clients
• Leverage crypto tax preparation tools to aggregate client transaction data and calculate capital gains and losses

Speaker(s):

• Ron Quaranta, CEO, Wall Street Blockchain Alliance
• Robert Materazzi, Co-CEO, Lukka, Inc

Category: Concurrent Session (Onsite and Online)