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M2009 - Blockchain for Accounting – An Introduction

  • 27 Feb 2020
  • 13:30 - 16:45
  • TTC

Registration


Registration is closed
Registration Time: 13.15
Sessions Time: 13.30 - 16.45 including a 15-minute coffee break
Speaker: Mr Keith Cutajar
Venue: Lower Ground, Tower Training Centre, Swatar
Participation Fees (The Institute is now accepting payments via Paypal)
MIA Members: €40.00
Non-MIA Members: €75.00
Retired Members: €20.00
Students: €30.00

Background Information

Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT) have been the subject of multiple discussions which occurred especially throughout the past years. Many do ask if this technology will make it to the industry in practical and usable forms. Will it also affect the way of how accountants carry out their business on a day-to-day basis? Can it assist and facilitate the life of a professional such as an accountant? During this session, a basic introduction of what a blockchain is will be delivered. Practical examples will be discussed so as to give the audience a more hands-on feel of what this technology is all about.

Objectives of this session

Understand the basics of blockchain technology
Discuss case studies related to blockchain solutions which are being used by the accounting profession
Topics on the agenda:
Blockchain – An introduction
Local framework regulating DLT
Accounting solutions using blockchain

Target audience

Non-technical audience (accounting/finance industry)

Speaker’s profile

Keith is a Cyber-Security specialist, focusing in the fields of Cybercrime, Digital Forensics and Cyber-Terrorism. He has worked on a variety of IT projects over the years, while employed and as a consultant in his personal capacity. Keith has a wealth of experience in Information Security and DLT, being also appointed frequently as a registered Court Expert at the Courts of Law in Malta in Digital Forensics and IT.

EVENT CPE COMPETENCES

3 Hours Core

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

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