Course content

    1. Presentation

    2. Recording

About this course

  • $49.00
  • 2 CPD hours
  • December 18, 2020

Course Description

Blockchain has been described as a transformative technology that will fundamentally change our relationships with third-party intermediaries, such as banks, lawyers, and accountants. Blockchain is most associated with cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Facebook’s Libra. However, there are many more possible applications for blockchain technology. The Pandemic is pushing forward blockchain technology because of its potential to solve issues such as detecting Covid-19 hotspots and carriers with the promise of individual data privacy and security.

Learning objectives:

This webinar will help to answer these questions:
  • What are blockchain and cryptocurrency?
  • How does it work?
  • How could this technology impact our profession

Instructor(s)

Garth Sheriff

Garth Sheriff, CPA, CA, CPA (Illinois), CIA, CGMA, MAcc, is the founder of Sheriff Consulting (sheriffconsulting.com) and Sheriff Consulting Online (online.sheriffconsulting.com).

Sheriff Consulting specializes in the design and delivery of assurance, accounting, and communication skill professional development courses. The mission of Sheriff Consulting is to provide an engaging approach to your professional development.

Garth has worked as an assurance professional and learning provider for over 20 years. He has prepared and trained CPAs for key changes to the profession, including internal control documentation (SOX), Canadian Auditing Standards (CAS) and Canadian Standards on Review Engagements 2400 (CSRE 2400).

He earned a Master of Accounting and a Bachelor of Arts (Honours - Accounting) from the University of Waterloo, Canada. He is a member of the Chartered Professional Accountants of Ontario (CPAO), American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA).