Cryptocurrencies for the CFO: Explaining Blockchain

What exactly is cryptocurrency and its cousin named blockchain? Are they here to stay? This session will provide a big picture examination of the technologies and currencies by explaining how we got here. We discuss the systems and technical aspects of cryptocurrencies and blockchain. What is the broad view of the technologies that currently do, and will continue to, impact our workplace and lives?

Learning Objectives

Exploring and explaining cryptocurrencies and blockchain. How these new technologies have, and will continue to, impact industry

Major Topics

What is money?
What are digital assets?
Understanding the what, why, and how of cryptocurrencies
Understanding the what, why, and how of blockchain
NFT’s (Non-Fungible Tokens), their role and impact
Explaining the crypto language

CPE Credits Available

2 CPE

2: General

Things to Know About This Course

Course Level

Intermediate

Prerequisites

None, however preferably at least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experience, or at least six (6) credit hours of corporate finance classwork at an accredited university.

Advanced Preparation

None

Intended Audience

CEOs, Corporate Financial Leaders, Corporate Financial Managers, CFOs, Controllers, accountants, Board members, advisors, and consultants. CPAs in public practice and CPAs in industry. Business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who are interested in the complexities of equity compensation plans.

February 23, 2026