Cryptocurrencies for the CFO: Explaining Blockchain
Total Credits: 2 including 2 Economics - Technical
- Average Rating:
- 0
- Categories:
- ACPEN Industry Institute | Practice Management
- Faculty:
- Bob Mims, CPA
- Course Levels:
- Intermediate
- Duration:
- 2 Hours
- License:
- Expires 30 day(s) after program date.
Description
What exactly is cryptocurrency and its cousin named blockchain? Are they here to stay? This session will provide a big picture examination of the technologies and currencies by explaining how we got here. We discuss the systems and technical aspects of cryptocurrencies and blockchain. What is the broad view of the technologies that currently do, and will continue to, impact our workplace and lives?
Basic Course Information
Learning Objectives- Exploring and explaining cryptocurrencies and blockchain. How these new technologies have, and will continue to, impact industry
Major Subjects
- What is money?
- What are digital assets?
- Understanding the what, why, and how of cryptocurrencies
- Understanding the what, why, and how of blockchain
- NFT’s (Non-Fungible Tokens), their role and impact
- Explaining the crypto language
Course Materials
Important CPE Credit Instructions_READ BEFORE WEBCAST UPDATED (0.43 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Cryptocurrencies for the CFO: Explaining Blockchain Handout (8.6 MB) | Available after Purchase |
Faculty

Bob Mims, CPA Related Seminars and Products
Bob Mims, CPA, is an entrepreneur and accounting/management executive based in Memphis, TN. He has served as a financial consultant across various industries in the role of planning, modeling and CFO capacities. Bob has had the privilege of serving as chair on an AICPA committee and on two FASB advisory committees. During his ten years with the accounting firm KPMG, he was selected national instructor of the year on three occasions.
Bob graduated from the University of Mississippi, and enjoys outdoor sports with his wife, 5 children, 2 service dogs, and a 20-pound cat named ‘Squirt’.
Dates
Tue, May 27, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM CDT
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Mon, Jun 02, 2025 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM CDT
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Tue, Jun 10, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM CDT
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Tue, Jun 24, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM CDT
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Wed, Jul 09, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:47 AM CDT
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Fri, Jul 25, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM CDT
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Fri, Aug 08, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:47 PM CDT
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Thu, Aug 21, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM CDT
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Thu, Sep 04, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:47 PM CDT
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Fri, Sep 19, 2025 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM CDT
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Tue, Oct 07, 2025 - 6:00 PM to 7:47 PM CDT
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Mon, Oct 20, 2025 - 10:00 AM to 11:47 AM CDT
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Sat, Nov 08, 2025 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM CST
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Fri, Nov 21, 2025 - 12:00 PM to 1:47 PM CST
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Fri, Dec 05, 2025 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM CST
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Wed, Dec 17, 2025 - 2:00 PM to 3:47 PM CST
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Thu, Jan 08, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM CST
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Wed, Jan 21, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM CST
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Wed, Feb 11, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:47 AM CST
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Mon, Feb 23, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM CST
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Thu, Mar 12, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:47 PM CDT
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Mon, Mar 23, 2026 - 1:00 PM to 2:47 PM CDT
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Thu, Apr 02, 2026 - 6:00 PM to 7:47 PM CDT
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Sat, Apr 25, 2026 - 3:00 PM to 4:47 PM CDT
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Fri, May 01, 2026 - 9:00 AM to 10:47 AM CDT
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Mon, May 18, 2026 - 10:00 AM to 11:47 AM CDT
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Tue, Jun 02, 2026 - 11:00 AM to 12:47 PM CDT
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Mon, Jun 15, 2026 - 12:00 PM to 1:47 PM CDT
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Additional Info
Basic Course Information
PrerequisitesNone, however preferably at least six (6) months of professional financial statement analysis experience, or at least six (6) credit hours of corporate finance classwork at an accredited university.
Advanced Preparation None
Designed For CEOs, Corporate Financial Leaders, Corporate Financial Managers, CFOs, Controllers, accountants, Board members, advisors, and consultants. CPAs in public practice and CPAs in industry. Business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals who are interested in the complexities of equity compensation plans.
Original Recording Date 03/30/2024
Course Developer The Knowledge Institute
Date Added to Catalog 02/06/2024
Yellow Book No
Additional Information
Complaint Resolution PolicyPlease contact Anne Taylor for any complaints. anne.taylor@acpen.com, (972-377-8199).
Official Registry Statement
Business Professionals' Network, Inc. is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org
Instructional Delivery Method
Group Internet Based
Course Registration Requirements
Online Registration
Refund/Cancellation Policy
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