1.5 CPE This course examines the fundamentals of Blockchain as it relates to business – what it is, why it is useful, and how it is changing the financial services landscape.
By now nearly everyone has heard of Bitcoin. What most people don’t realize, though, is that while Bitcoin itself may be a long way from gaining popular appeal, the technology underlying it is already being used by major companies across the economy, and even the US government is experimenting with it. That technology is called Blockchain and it's useful for securely recording, moving, and storing financial information of all types. From IBM to JPMorgan, many major companies are exploring how Blockchain can be used in their business.
A recent Harvard Business Review article explored the uses and impacts of Blockchain and concluded that the technology had myriad applications in the economy.
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Learning Objectives
- Discover what blockchains are and recognize how they are useful
- Explore the basics of using blockchains in a corporate financial system including their applications
- Recognize how blockchains work
- Discover the limitations on blockchains and recognize the risks they entail
- Explore a diagram of the movement and transfer of financial assets using a blockchain process versus a conventional technique
- Discover the emerging areas of Blockchain and recognize what trends businesses should keep an eye on going forward.
Last updated/reviewed: March 23, 2024
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121 Reviews (596 ratings)
Reviews
Patricia Fisher
(CPA at Trish Fisher, CPA)
This was a good course to introduce me to blockchain. It had clear explanations and used "down to earth" examples.I'm glad I took the course. (Note on slides: Change the blue background to white. Because I did not have my computer set to 'grayscale', printing used up all the blue ink on my printer.) Still, well worth the cost of the ink.
Emily Tu
(Associate at RSM)
This course provided a good overview of the key topics needed to understand blockchain at a high level and its possible applications in every day life. The course simplifies these topics, that seem complex, into digestible pieces of information. I feel like I could now describe blockchain to a colleague.
Daniel Potter
(Managing Director at Grant Thornton LLP)
this is a very complex topic for someone that is not in IT. this is extremely informative and necessary as Blockchain is going to arrive and its applications will be widely applied. seems in short term the application will be limited to the financial industry
Steven Collins
(Sr. Director of Cost Management and Comp.. at Vertex Aerospace)
This was my first introduction to the concept of Blockchain. The concepts and applications were explained in a simple to understand format that allowed me to grasp what Blockchain is, how it is being used today and how it may be used in the future.
Brian Leip
(Asst. Controller at Kranz & Associates)
Even though I've been working with Blockchain and Crypto for a while, this was a pretty solid overview of Blockchain and corresponding technology, cryptocurrencies, and use cases. I did like some of the creative use cases towards the end.
Tina Ding
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Not many of your competitors have such cutting edge technological topics. Keep the good work.
The instructor may provide more in-depth reading and hands-on practice as an option for viewers who would like to further explore the topic.
Paul Morris
(Director, Compliance and Insurance at Sam Houston State University)
Captivating presentation on concept very new to my organization. Good explanation of the crypto currency theories and “who’s who” of digital currency. The explanation of where blockchain sits in the big picture was very helpful.
Kirk Valencia
(Business Administrator at Denver Church of Christ)
If you are one who is interested in getting trained in blockchain technology and want to know the various business sectors and applications this innovative skill and knowledge can be used for in the future, then this course would help.
Perry Vincenzi
(Manager at RSM)
Great for teaching key terminology associated with Block Chain technology, clarifying the general processing of the technology, how it can be applied to various businesses and describing some of the barriers to wide-spread use.
Matt Cheek
(Senior Auditor at Charter Communications)
This course was useful in understanding the basics of blockchain technology, the difference between digital currencies and blockchain, as well as some potential applications of blockchain technologies in a business setting.
Robert Worshek
( at Self)
I thought the instructor did a great job of illustrating the concepts using examples that those not familiar with blockchain could relate to. In addition, the slides were simple and easy to follow along with his lecture.
Neil Hewko
(Tax Director at Grant Thornton)
Blockchain is a very complex technology to understand...at least for me. I was very pleased with the somewhat simple explanation of how blockchain works and how it may apply in my industry of accounting.
Anonymous
(-Internal Auditor)
Kudos to the presenter for such a thorough and understandable presentation on a very difficult subject. For that reason, it is the most outstanding course I have encountered yet on Illumeo.
Anonymous
(Chief Financial Officer)
This topic is very complex. The presentation was a good introduction to the topic. I feel as though I have much more to explore, but this will serve as a foundation for future courses.
Anonymous
(President)
Blockchain has been a topic of discussion in professional publications and widely discussed in the finance industry. This is a great overview of the technology and how it can be used.
Blake Derr
(Director at RSM)
Course was overall informational. More current or practical applications of blockchain or case study to help the learn better understand applications would have been beneficial.
Steve Brown
(Senior Auditor at Charter Communications)
Going into this course, I had no idea what blockchain was. However, this course does a good job of explaining blockchain and its potential use in the business world.
Anonymous
(Associate)
Presenter gave an effective overview of the topic, including benefits and applications. Briefly discussed why it has not yet "arrived," but explains the potential.
Anonymous
(Manager)
This course was very interesting. It provides further insight into what BC is. The application part is interesting as the each industry can have unique applications
Anonymous
(International Tax Sr. Associate)
Great introduction to Blockchain and how it can be used for business. I hope that this catches on and that businesses will use block chain in day to day business.
Anonymous
(Managing Tax Director)
Cryptocurrency has always been an area of confusion to me - this course was excellent at explaining the basics of bitcoin etc - and i actually learned a lot.
Anonymous
(Senior Auditor)
This a trending topic in current industries and gaining more focus for its use cases and utilization. The course provided a good introduction to this topic.
Anonymous
(Tax Director)
The course was helpful but I still don't totally understand how blockchain is more secure. Couldn't hackers still go in and steal an individuals ID?
Chantell Haines
(Accountant at SustainableBrands)
Thank you for bringing these new age topics to this platform. We all need to learn about block chain and how it can change the way business operated
Anonymous
(Manager)
Good course - but I still don't feel like I would be able to explain bitcoin or blockchain to someone if I was asked. But I do get a general idea.
Anonymous
(Controller)
Finally a comprehensive but well organized explanation and history. Also I had never thought of all the blockchain uses besides cryptocurrency.
Martin Williams
(Finance Manager at think global Milengo GmbH)
This was a very informative course. The speaker explained the topic clearly. I can now say I understand better what bitcoins and blockchain are.
Andrew Colaizzi
(Tax Associate at Grant Thornton)
I think it's a widely held belief that in order to be considered smart just throw the word bitcoin around. I think I can hang in there now.
Quentin Johns
(Financial Consultant at DLC Group)
Great introduction to the subject matter. Very informative and easy to follow. New terminology to use to but definitely for the IT brain...
Anonymous
(Chief Financial Officer)
A generally good overview of blockchain technology. Will need to go elsewhere for a detailed technical description of how blockchain works.
Anonymous
(Consultant)
Great explanation of a very confusing technology. Interested to see where it goes for accounting and finance, especially M&A transactions.
John Filbert
(Consultant at DLC Group)
Great introduction to blockchain technology. If you are looking for a great basic overview, you should take this course. Highly recommend.
Mark Quinn
(CFO at AlkemyX)
Course provide a very good overview of block chan and its potential uses and the mechanics behind so non tech people could understand it
Anonymous
(VP Corporate Controller)
This course had enough detail to explain blockchains without getting too complex. He used good analogies to help explain the concepts.
Anonymous
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This was an excellent introduction to blockchain and its emerging applications for business. I finally feel like I understand it now.
Anonymous
(Senior Manager)
The course was a great overview of the history, current status, and potential future applications of block chain and cryptocurrency.
Mahira Sheikh
(Accounting Manager at DLC Group)
This has always gone over my head a bit. Courses like this help me gain more insight for it to slowly be understood. Great start.
Philip Wax
( at n/a)
Extremely well-done presentation. Recommend learning a little about blockchain beforehand in order to get the most from this course.
Jeffrey Egerstrom
(President at Mgmt Consultant)
Nice coverage and overview of the material by the presenter. There is much to keep current on with cryptocurrencies and blockchain.
Katie Landy
(Consulting Director at RSM)
Applicable content to projects I am currently working on. This is applicable across various industries I work in. Good information.
Anonymous
(Senior Manager)
This was a good course. Blockchain is realtively new concept to most people and this helped understand its potential applications
Anonymous
()
Well spoken. Terms not too technical. Gives a good understanding to the foundation and fundamentals of Blockchain in business.
Anonymous
(Contracted Accountant)
Interesting topic, good basic intro to the topic. Instructor did a good job using real life examples to explain complex issues
Maya Walker
(Global Controller at Fourth Enterprises)
I think putting in some questions / test cases would have helping learning / digesting the data, but over all informative.
Rose Gingrich
(State Report at GCCS)
I liked this course because the material make me easy to understand and the instructor always give you great explanation .
Anonymous
(Sr Director Consolidation)
Very interesting topic. I don't think it is ready to be used by businesses internally yet, but definitely has potential.
Anonymous
(Director)
This was a great introductory course on blockchain and its business applications. A little dated now, but still good.
Anonymous
(Proprietor)
This course explains several concepts that we've all heard of but may not know much in detail. A must to-do for CMAs.
RICARDO CAMPOLINA DE TOLEDO
( at WPP)
Interesting content for beginners. Unbiased view about how prepared the BC technology is to be used in corporations.
Brian Poupore
(Tax Associate at Grant Thornton LLP)
Michael was very easy to understand and his delivery made it enjoyable to learn about the importance of blockchain.
Monte Smith, CMA
(Chief Executive Officer at Gerding Companies, Inc)
Solid introduction to the uses of blockchain. The additional articles are a nice addition to the course content.
Doug Slaybaugh
( at The CPA Coach)
Pretty technical...would appreciate use of metaphors, or other methods to help with translation in certain areas.
Anonymous
(Tax Associate)
It is a lot of information and a tad overwhelming, but it covers a decent amount of ground on a difficult topic.
Anonymous
(Consultant)
Learned a great deal about blockchain I had no previous experience with, other than following bitcoin prices.
Anonymous
(Owner)
It was well-written, but I still don't have an understanding of how the bitcoin blockchain group is started.
Sherry Lam
(Director at Grant Thornton LLP)
Blockchain is quite complex, and while there is still a lot to digest, this section provided a good overview
Anonymous
(Associate Professor)
The speaker was interesting and I learned a lot but still feel I need to take another course in the subject.
Anonymous
(-)
This course provides a nice overview of blockchain - great for those that are not familiar with the topic.
Anonymous
(Director of Accounting)
Great high-level overview and intro to Blockchain and some of the key buzzwords you'll hear thrown around.
Anonymous
(Executive Director, Corporate Controller)
This course provides a high level overview of how blockchain works. Very helpful and easy to understand!
Anonymous
(Tax Manager)
Bitcoin is very interesting and tying it back in with blockchain and use within business is interesting.
Anonymous
(Consultant)
Tough topic for novices. I'm not sure the instructor was able to bring it far enough down to my level.
Shawn Butler
(Director at Grant Thornton)
It was great to learn what Blockchain means. I'm surprise there's no one human who can make updates.
Anonymous
(Director)
The challenges before block chain technology can be effectively utilized in business was eye-opening.
Anonymous
(Senior Associate)
Good course and interesting material presented. Would recommend to anyone interested in blockchain.
Anonymous
(Sr. Associate)
If you're interested in learning about blockchain and bitcoin, this would be a good lesson to take.
David Murdock
(Managing Director at Grant Thornton LLP)
I liked the content. As someone who struggles with how to define this technology, this was helpful.
Anonymous
(Internal Controls and Compliance Lead)
Nice and simple overview (for us non-IT folks) of how blockchain can be applied to the enterprise.
Anonymous
(Principal)
Still very academic and theoretical. would like to see a common real example to explain concepts
Gabe Burke
View Instructor Profile
Great course, especially for those who are new to blockchain. The Wikipedia analogy was helpful.
Elizabeth Sahnas
(Finance Director at Workable)
Very interesting and I like the use of examples. I would "dumb it down" a bit more if possible.
Anonymous
(CFO)
Very complex but interesting topic made simple - pace was adequate and instructor was effective
Anonymous
(Director, Governance)
Interesting class for anyone interested in blockchain and bitcoin that needs a good overview.
Jake Laptad
(Senior Associate at Grant Thornton)
Very interesting history of blockchain and how it will be affecting the world in the future!
Devery Adair
(CFO at PLI Industries LLC)
Good basic understanding of how block-chain technology can have business application uses.
Grant Brannum
(Agent at Treasury)
Interesting topic with good explanation of a new technology and potential uses in business.
Anonymous
(Director)
This was a very interesting course. Blockchain was a mystery to me prior to this session.
Anonymous
(Finance)
Appreciate this current topic to help promote a shared understanding and demystify terms.
Anonymous
(Finance and IT Consultant)
Great Course. It provided an overall view of the blockchain business and the background.
Anonymous
(Tax Manager)
Loved the in-depth analysis and theoretical application of blockchain in business today.
Christopher Hole
(Director of Internal Audit at Roseburg Forest Products)
Good speaker with a well organized and easy to follow description of a complex subject.
Anonymous
(Senior Director AP)
Michael was knowledgeable and kept my interest. The topic in general is complicated.
Anonymous
(Controller)
Good introduction to the topic. Includes some useful appendices for future reference.
Robert Storrick
(Senior Associate at Grant Thornton)
Great stuff as always, Michael. Thanks to Grant Thornton for making this available.
Anonymous
(Senior Associate)
Overview of blockchain was helpful, as well as the associated supporting materials
Thomas Simkiss
(Director of Cloud Solutions at Creoal Consulting)
Deep topic very difficult to explain but this course made it as clear as possible
Peter Poulos
(Managing Director at Grant Thornton LLP)
This course took the mystery out of block chain. I highly recommend this course.
Vasilios Potsos
(Country Security Supervisor - Switzerlan.. at Protectas)
Awesome course. I finally understand what the Blockchain is and does. Many thanks
William Thompson
(CPA at Self-employed)
Good overview of the mechanics and possible business applications of blockchain.
Jay Levinson
(Assistant Regional Senior Executive VP o.. at Grant Thornton LLP)
One of the more concise basic walkthroughs of crypto I've seen. Would recommend.
Mike Eickhoff
(Managing Director at Grant Thornton LLP)
very detailed and helped me better understand the value of blockchain technology
Anonymous
(Associate)
Course was informative and easy to navigate. I would recommend to a colleague.
Sahar Khan
(Sr Manager, General Accounting BPIL at Stryker)
Great info and presentation! The discussion was easily digestible. Thank you !
Yun Sub Lee
(Senior Accountant at NA)
It was a great overview of blockchain without too complicated terminology.
Anonymous
()
Decent overview of blockchain technological backbone and its applications
Keith Baker
(Data Analyst at Charter Communications)
Lots if information on blockchain. Its a thorough introduction course.
David Ray
(Vice President / Technology and Planning at Galen College of Nursing)
Great course. Explained a complex topic very well. Highly recommended
Anonymous
(Senior Internal Auditor)
This is a complex term and the course gave good examples to explain it
Anonymous
(Senior Associate)
This was a nice comprehensive overview of blockchains and their uses.
Anonymous
(Managing Director)
Excellent overview of Blockchain and applications for business use.
Liza Rothhammer
(Sr. Manager at Grant Thornton)
great information, simple to understand, and concisely summarized.
Quinn Bonta
(Associate Consultant at RSM)
Makes a complicated topic easier to understand, overall good course
Mubing Liu
(Associate at Grant Thornton)
The course does a good job on explaining how the blockchain work.
Anonymous
(Director of Accounting)
Nice overview of blockchain in plain english with great examples.
Melissa Conn
(CPA, CFE at Melissa K. Conn, CPA)
Complex technical subject explained in easily understood language
Chris Grimes
(Rules Master at Cisco)
Good overview of the blockchain technology and how it's used.
Stephen Webster
(Manager at Grant Thornton LLP)
Thanks for putting the course together. It was very helpful.
Anonymous
(VP Business Operations)
Easy to follow , clear and concise. Good practical examples
Matthew Long
( at Wells Fargo)
Great content and highly relevant. Good use case examples.
Anonymous
(Audit Services Manager)
Very good class, informative materials and well presented
Diego Parra
(CFO at North Tarrant Infrastructure LLC)
Great course for being introduced to the Blockchain world
Anonymous
(Tax associate)
This was a good discussion of bitcoin and new currencies
Anonymous
(Tax Director)
This was a very helpful course to understand blockchain.
Courtney Anderson
(President at Kyanite Accounting)
I liked the course instructor and the review questions.
Paul Gallagher
(Tax Associate at Grant Thornton)
Everything about this course was absolutely fantastic.
tom kenison
(director at Grant Thornton)
this was a good introduction to blockchain technology.
Vincent Crisco
(Vice President at SMBC)
This was a good course, I would recommend this course.
Anonymous
(Director, Research)
Very good and broad coverage considering the length.
Eric Coombs
(Partner at Grant Thornton)
I liked the way the course was broken into pieces.
Anonymous
(Data Scientist)
I do not think that this explained block chain well
Anonymous
(Staff Accountant)
This course was a good introduction to blockchain.
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Course Complexity: Intermediate
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