Digital Asset Fundamentals (On-Demand - BLI/AICPA)
Overview
Digital assets have unique features, characteristics and regulatory considerations that set them apart from traditional financial assets. Understanding these intricacies is essential for accounting and finance professionals hoping to work with digital assets, whether by advising clients on personal investments or auditing entities with digital assets.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Applicable for
Learning Objectives
- Recall what digital assets are.
- Recognize the key elements of digital assets within the context of blockchain applications.
- Recognize the distinct features and properties inherent to digital assets.
- Identify the perceived advantages and potential value propositions of integrating digital assets into financial portfolios.
- Recognize the specific risks and challenges associated with the adoption and management of digital assets.
- Identify the security protocols and best practices for securing digital assets.
Content
Breaking down digital asset fundamentals
You’ll cover the fundamental characteristics of digital assets and how they differ from other financial assets, including:
- Transferability
- Liquidity
- Divisibility
- Accessibility
- Volatility
- Programmability
- Diversification potential
You’ll also examine the features and properties of different types of digital assets, including:
- Digital assets as a store of value, such as bitcoin and ether
- Digital assets as a means of value transfer, such as stablecoins and wrapped tokens
- Digital assets that represent ownership, such as NFTs and tokenized real estate
Protecting digital assets
Safeguarding and storing digital assets is more complicated than for other assets. You’ll learn about key areas like:
- Cold and hot storage
- Private key management
- Hardware, software, paper, and cloud wallets
- Custodial and noncustodial storage solutions
- Storage risks
- Succession of digital assets
Course Content Created: July 2024
The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.About This Product
On-Demand Courses by BLI/AICPA. Business Learning Institute (BLI) Powered by AICPA & CIMA is a center facilitating the development and sharing of competencies and strategic knowledge required for leadership in today’s rapidly-changing business environment. While BLI is equipped to serve all business sectors, it was originally founded to meet the needs of accounting and finance professionals. BLI provides the training and skills needed to help you advance professionally and innovate thoughtfully. BLI offers both synchronous (live) and asynchronous (on-demand) seminars on a wide range of topics, with a focus on leadership, technology, communication, and personal and career development.
Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.
How to get started
Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.
Course Dates & Registration
- 2
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 4
- Credits
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.
Digital Asset Fundamentals (On-Demand - BLI/AICPA)
- 2
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 4
- Credits
Overview
Digital assets have unique features, characteristics and regulatory considerations that set them apart from traditional financial assets. Understanding these intricacies is essential for accounting and finance professionals hoping to work with digital assets, whether by advising clients on personal investments or auditing entities with digital assets.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Applicable for
Learning Objectives
- Recall what digital assets are.
- Recognize the key elements of digital assets within the context of blockchain applications.
- Recognize the distinct features and properties inherent to digital assets.
- Identify the perceived advantages and potential value propositions of integrating digital assets into financial portfolios.
- Recognize the specific risks and challenges associated with the adoption and management of digital assets.
- Identify the security protocols and best practices for securing digital assets.
Content
Breaking down digital asset fundamentals
You’ll cover the fundamental characteristics of digital assets and how they differ from other financial assets, including:
- Transferability
- Liquidity
- Divisibility
- Accessibility
- Volatility
- Programmability
- Diversification potential
You’ll also examine the features and properties of different types of digital assets, including:
- Digital assets as a store of value, such as bitcoin and ether
- Digital assets as a means of value transfer, such as stablecoins and wrapped tokens
- Digital assets that represent ownership, such as NFTs and tokenized real estate
Protecting digital assets
Safeguarding and storing digital assets is more complicated than for other assets. You’ll learn about key areas like:
- Cold and hot storage
- Private key management
- Hardware, software, paper, and cloud wallets
- Custodial and noncustodial storage solutions
- Storage risks
- Succession of digital assets
Course Content Created: July 2024
The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.About This Product
On-Demand Courses by BLI/AICPA. Business Learning Institute (BLI) Powered by AICPA & CIMA is a center facilitating the development and sharing of competencies and strategic knowledge required for leadership in today’s rapidly-changing business environment. While BLI is equipped to serve all business sectors, it was originally founded to meet the needs of accounting and finance professionals. BLI provides the training and skills needed to help you advance professionally and innovate thoughtfully. BLI offers both synchronous (live) and asynchronous (on-demand) seminars on a wide range of topics, with a focus on leadership, technology, communication, and personal and career development.
Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.
How to get started
Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.
Course Dates & Registration
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.