Crypto Asset Accounting and Reporting
This course provides an overview of the accounting and financial reporting requirements with respect to crypto assets. This Crypto Asset Accounting and Reporting course includes a discussion of the types of assets that are within the scope of the guidance for crypto assets along with recognition, presentation, and disclosure requirements.
Course Information
Course No. CAM001
Format: Online pdf (22 pages). Printed book available.
Instructional Delivery Method: QAS Self-Study
Prerequisites: None
Advance Preparation: None
Level: Overview
CPE Credit: 1 hr.
Field of Study: Accounting: Technical
Course Author: Kelen F. Camehl, CPA, MBA
Course expiration: You have one year from date of purchase to complete the course.
Course Revision Date: April 2024
Objectives
Course Topics:
* Overview of Crypto Assets
* U.S. GAAP Guidance
* Scope criteria for crypto assets
* Definition of an intangible asset
* No enforceable rights or claims related to goods & services
* Distributed ledger based on blockchain (or similar) technology
* Secured through cryptography
* Fungibility
* Not created or issued by the reporting entity or related parties
* Recognition of crypto assets
* Presentation requirements
* Disclosure requirements
* Private company considerations
Learning Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the criteria for determining what constitutes a crypto asset based on U.S. GAAP
- Identify the recognition requirements for crypto assets
- Recognize the way in which crypto assets are presented on an entity’s financial statements
- Identify disclosure requirements with respect to crypto assets
the course provides good overview of accounting for digital assets