Accounting and the Blockchain

(1.5 Credits)

This course will cover the many dimensions of the accounting industry that will be impacted by the blockchain technology. We will begin with the history of the existing financial reporting framework, exploring why and how it is open to disruption and improvement from the blockchain. We will then spend subsequent class periods examining specific areas, including financial reporting, auditing, tax services, the regulatory framework (or lack thereof to date), fraud and more.