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Friday, September 7, 2018 LiveMercer Chapter

Blockchain Basics, Opportunities and Updates - What CPAs Need to Know (E1809489)

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM EDT

Registration: 7:30 AM EDT

Mercer County Community College - Conference Center

1200 Old Trenton Rd
West Windsor , NJ 08550

4 CPE Credits in CS

OVERVIEW

In this meeting, hear the basics of blockchain and how it will affect the profession, as well as recent news in the field.

BENEFITS

Earn 4 CPE credits.

HIGHLIGHTS

In this meeting, we will discuss:

  • A breakdown of what exactly blockchain is, and how it's different from cryptocurrencies 
  • How blockchain will be driving change and disruption in the accounting profession 
  • A market update and current news section to keep participants up to date on changes in the field

COURSE LEVEL

Intermediate

PREREQUISITES

None

ADVANCE PREPARATION

None

ADDITIONAL NOTES

$10 late fee will be applied after 9/5. Season Pass holders must register for each event.



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INSTRUCTOR

Sean Stein Smith

Sean D. Stein Smith, CPA, CFE, CGMA, CMA, DBA

Assistant Professor

Lehman College

Sean is an expert and sought-after speaker, focusing on the intersection of financial services, blockchain and cryptocurrencies. He is a regular contributor to IBM’s Blockchain Unleashed website, analyzing applications for blockchain technology on business at large, as well as being a regular expert guest on China Global TV Network discussing blockchain and related applications. Sean is a member of the Advisory Board for the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance, which coordinates with the AICPA in developing standards and reporting frameworks in this emerging area. Sean continuously works with, and consults for, the AICPA and several professional training organizations in the creation and delivery of blockchain and cryptocurrency related content. He is currently under contract to publish two books focusing on blockchain applications for financial services and other industry sectors. Sean is the host of the NJCPA TechTalk Podcast, a past leader of the NJCPA Emerging Technologies Interest Group and a member of the NJCPA Board of Trustees. He is a professor at the City University of New York - Lehman College.

PRICING

Free Event
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