How Accountants can Leverage Blockchain: A Hands-on Workshop for Blockchain Beginners
December 12, 2019 (8:30am-12:00pm)
Conference
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INCPAS | November 15, 2019 | Minneapolis, MN
Session: 8:30am-4:30pm
Registration: 8:00am
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Course Description
Overview of Blockchain and its Impact on Accounting - Forget the technology - that's for the IT folks. Let's talk about how Blockchain will impact accounting processes and can be used to increase the automation of standard processes like a purchase order or accounts payable. Through accounting transaction examples, you will get a basic understanding of Blockchain and see how a Blockchain system fits into our accounting ecosystems.
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Fundamentals of Blockchain Technology for Non-Techies - Learn the vocabulary and concepts you need to know to talk intelligently about Blockchain. Learn how to identify common use cases for Blockchain so you can qualify a business case and start a Blockchain initiative. You don't need to be a techie to attend this session - we'll teach you what you need to know!
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Explore the implications to internal controls of different blockchain implementation architectures so that you can help guide IT in incorporating proper internal controls up front.
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Objectives
You don't need to be a techie to attend this session - we'll teach you what you need to know!
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IT cannot be successful implementing Blockchain on its own. Non-techie accountants play an important role in ensuring the success of a Blockchain initiative. Attend this session to learn how to play a key role in designing the processes, data model, and internal controls for a Blockchain system.
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Designed For
Designed specifically for accountants by Donny Shimamoto, we will demystify #Blockchain and help you figure out if a #Blockchain system can help you improve your accounting efficiencies. Featuring gamified learning from @TrueUp and @Oracle Blockchain technology.
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Want to play games while earning CPE? Check out our Hands-On #Blockchain Workshop featuring @TrueUp gamified learning exercises - designed for accountants by accountants.
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Bring your laptop, but make sure you put your "out of office" on because this HANDS-ON course contains online learning games from @TrueUp and the opportunity to use an actual @Oracle #Blockchain system.
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Speaker: Donny Shimamoto, CPA, CGMA, CITP
Managing Director, IntrapriseTechKnowlogies LLC
