Blockchain & Cryptocurrency | What You Need to Know to Have a Meaningful Conversation with Clients and Peers

• OVERVIEW

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether are two trending topics in the fin-tech world. Yet, few business professionals can grasp the intricacies, opportunities and challenges posed by this new technology. This session intends to give you a good understanding of the history of the blockchain, properties & characteristics of blockchain technology and the taxation of common blockchain related transactions.

• LEARNING OBJECTIVES
• Get to know about the background and history of cryptocurrencies
• Know importance of blockchain technology and how it can disrupt industries 
• How the IRS views cryptocurrency
• How to apply existing tax laws into various cryptocurrency related transactions
• Apply tax planning opportunities to crypto clients

• WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND

This session will give attendees a general overview of cryptocurrencies, blockchain technology, related tax ramifications and prepare financial professionals to have a more meaningful conversation with clients and other peers.

• AREAS COVERED

• To learn about bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies
• To know about blockchain technology
• Tax implications related to investing in cryptocurrency
• Tax implications related to running a mining operation
• Tax implications related to using cryptocurrency as a method of payment
• Tax implications related to exchanges of cryptocurrency
• Foreign reporting related to cryptocurrency transactions
• To learn IRS position on taxation of cryptocurrencies 
• Tax planning opportunities 

• WHO WILL BENEFIT?
• CFO
• CEO
• COO
• CPA
• CTO
• Nrolled agents
• Financial Advisors
• Manager
• Senior Manager
• Partner
• Staff Accountant
• Senior Accountant
• Traders
• Investment Analysts