Accounting and Auditing for Cryptocurrency
Online
2.00 Credits
Member Price $89.00
Non-Member Price $119.00
Overview
Cryptocurrency continues to evolve rapidly, bringing new accounting and auditing considerations for CPAs and auditors. This course provides a practical overview of the accounting and auditing issues associated with cryptocurrency, with an emphasis on recent standard-setting developments and their implications for practice.
The accounting portion of the course focuses on ASU 2023-08 and related developments, including recent FASB Board discussions, the FASB's Invitation to Comment, and the addition of cryptocurrency-related topics to the FASB's research agenda. Participants will work through a practical case study to apply the guidance in ASU 2023-08, building confidence in accounting for cryptocurrency transactions and balances.
The auditing portion of the course addresses key audit considerations related to cryptocurrency, including implications for engagement acceptance and continuance, risk assessment, and the design and performance of audit procedures. The course also references the AICPA's Accounting for and Auditing of Digital Assets practice aid to help bridge authoritative guidance and real-world application.
Objectives
- Identify the impact of recent FASB standard-setting activities on the accounting for digital assets, including cryptocurrency
- Recognize the key accounting requirements introduced by ASU 2023-08 as they apply to common cryptocurrency transactions and balances
- Identify key audit considerations related to cryptocurrency, including risks affecting engagement acceptance, risk assessment, and audit procedures
Highlights
- Accounting and auditing issues related to cryptocurrency
- ASU 2023-08 and related FASB developments
- FASB discussions, Invitation to Comment, and research agenda updates
- Case study application of cryptocurrency accounting guidance
- Accounting for cryptocurrency transactions and balances
- Audit considerations for cryptocurrency engagements
Designed For
All accounting/auditing professionals
Prerequisites
None
Preparation
None
Notice
Your webinar can be accessed via https://ctcpas.acpen.com/. If you do not have an ACPEN account, please sign up for an account using the email address you have on file with CTCPA.
Leader(s):
Leader Bios
Melisa Galasso, CPA, CPTD, Founder and CEO, Galasso Learning Solutions LLC
Melisa Galasso is the founder and CEO of Galasso Learning Solutions LLC. A CPA with nearly 20 years of experience in the accounting profession, Melisa designs and facilitates courses in advanced technical accounting and auditing topics, including not-for-profit and governmental accounting. She also supports essential professional development, audit level training, and train the trainer efforts. Melisa is a Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD) and has earned the Association for Talent Development Master Trainer™ designation. Her passion for instructional design and adult learning techniques is one of the differentiators that set her apart from other CPE providers. Within the industry, Melisa serves on the FASB’s Not-for-Profit Advisory Committee (NAC), AICPA Council, and the VSCPA’s Board of Directors. She previously served on the AICPA’s Technical Issues Committee (TIC) and is a past-Chair of the NCACPA’s A&A committee. Melisa also authors the AICPA’s State and Local Government Guide and serves as a SME for the Center for Plain English Accounting.
Non-Member Price $119.00
Member Price $89.00