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Blockchain and Cryptoassets: Insights from Practice*
Author(s) -
Bennett Sheldon,
Charbonneau Ken,
Leopold Ryan,
Mezon Linda,
Paradine Carol,
Scilipoti Anthony,
Villmann Rebecca
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
accounting perspectives
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.238
H-Index - 17
eISSN - 1911-3838
pISSN - 1911-382X
DOI - 10.1111/1911-3838.12238
Subject(s) - blockchain , business , audit , work (physics) , accounting , public relations , political science , computer security , computer science , engineering , mechanical engineering
Blockchain and cryptoassets are transforming how business is conducted. Leaders from Canadian practice provide insights on how consultants, standard setters, auditors, and regulators have been getting involved to support business and work through the challenges to raise funds, report to investors, and protect the public interest in a blockchain‐enabled world. These leaders share the challenges and opportunities they see, and the role accountants can play, including how educators and researchers can help.