This course also demonstrates the unique characteristics of blockchain and bitcoin, so accounting and finance professionals will be able to have meaningful and relevant conversations with internal and external clients.
In addition, this course introduces several key concepts within the realm of blockchain, including core components of blockchain technology, the custody, responsibility and control continuum, push vs pull paradigm and private blockchain vs public blockchain, which will significantly impact the way accountants and auditors perform their job functions.
Course 2 of 3 in the Introduction to Blockchain Specialization.
Syllabus
Week 1 - Blockchain - using and securing cryptocurrencies
This course focuses on an overview of securing cryptocurrency. It covers wallets that are the fundamental security concept for cryptocurrencies and the most important aspect of this new technology for accountants and auditors to understand. We will dive into the relationship that exists between physical and digital security. In addition, you will learn the importance of password managers, which are web-based tools for storing and encrypting data.
Week 2 - Blockchain - using and securing cryptocurrencies
Week 3 - Blockchain - using and securing cryptocurrencies
Week 4 - Blockchain - using and securing cryptocurrencies