This course intends to give learners a high-level understanding of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency prior to diving into the tax implications of interacting with them. We will explore what blockchain technology is, how cryptocurrencies get value, how cryptocurrencies are used, how one can obtain and securely store them, and some of the major issues and limitations associated with cryptocurrency.
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Self-Study Course Instructions: FOR DOCUMENT-BASED COURSES Download the course document(s) (below) and follow prompts contained in the document. FOR RECORDED COURSES WITH VIDEO Download any course document(s) (below) which may include handouts, glossary, transcripts, etc. Follow any prompts contained in the documents to help you complete the course. Most documents are searchable. |
CoinTracker
Head of Tax Strategy
shehan@cointracker.com
Shehan is one of the handful of CPAs in the country who is recognized as a real-world operator and a conceptual subject matter expert on cryptocurrency taxation. He is the Head of Tax Strategy at CoinTracker, a Forbes Tax Contributor, and a CPE instructor who has won multiple awards: 2020 & 2019 CPA Practice Advisor 40 under 40 accounting professionals, Outstanding Young CPA of the year, Rising Star of Texas & Among 21 accountants mentioned on Accounting Today who will be helping shape (and reshape) accounting in 2020 and beyond by Accounting Today. Shehan is a renowned speaker who has performed speaking engagements with many organizations, including Google, Coinbase, Lyft, AICPA, American Bar Association, and State CPA Societies.
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