Blockchain trends
Blockchain technology offers continuous, real-time accounting, makes fraud more difficult and will be a valuable tool for all stakeholders. Alexis Nicolau argues its importance for the audit profession and its future.
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Blockchain moves into the mainstream
Blockchain often tops the rankings of website faculty hits, so what’s going on? Lesley Meall explores some recent developments, trends and challenges.
Blockchain: count every vote? Yes you can!
9 November 2020: In light of the ongoing US election controversy, fintech academic and chartered accountant Gavin Brown predicts the implementation of new blockchain-style voting methods, giving us incontestable results in hours rather than days or weeks.
How Hayek predicted Bitcoin and the rise of crypto
30 October 2020: Cryptocurrencies represent the real-world implementation of Nobel Prize-winning economist Friedrich Hayek’s thesis for monetary systems, writes Stephen Lynch.
Blockchain: accountants must evolve and get with the programme
June 2020
ICAEW member Alexis Nicolaou says blockchain is forcing accountants to evolve, get clued up and jump on board with the fourth industrial revolution.
Is the central bank digital currency development a game-changer for business?
February 2020
13 February 2020: while experts have hailed the cross-border cryptocurrency strategy outlined in Davos as a potential tipping point, major regulatory and legal hurdles still block the widespread adoption of digital currencies. Mark Taylor reports.
Getting to grip with the growth of cryptocurrency
The growing popularity of cryptocurrencies means auditors need new skills and knowledge in that area, says David Lyford-Smith.
New kids on the blockchain
Business owners spend a lot of time eyeing new technologies to ensure their practices don’t get left behind.
Blockchain and cryptoassets in entertainment sport and media
In a world where technology is constantly evolving, many accountants may not be aware of the potential threats and opportunities this poses to their profession.
Building the future
Thomas Toomse-Smith examines how technology could evolve the annual report.