FMN Plus-2024/July, Seg 4 - Stablecoins: Bridging Traditional Finance & Cryptocurrencies
Stablecoins play a significant and multifaceted role within financial markets, offering benefits and functionalities that enhance the efficiency, stability, and accessibility of the cryptocurrency ecosystem and traditional financial systems. Navigating this emerging market along with its inherent risks and regulations presents myriad challenges for today’s finance professional. Steve Maex, Assistant Professor of Accounting at George Mason University’s Costello School of Business, and Stefan Slavov, Assistant Professor of Accounting at San Diego State University, guide us through an analysis of stablecoin and its evolving role in today’s economy.
Learning Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this segment, attendees should be able to:
- Identify the types of stablecoin and its role in bridging traditional finance and cryptocurrency
- Recognize established criteria for how stablecoin reserves are reported and potential trends in this area
- Distinguish the approach of different global regulatory bodies in creating requirements and frameworks for stablecoin transactions
- Identify the role of the auditor in providing independent assurance for stablecoin reserves
Prerequisites/Advanced Preparation:
None
Details
Course Code
:
FMN1575-FM
Release Date
:
07/10/2024
|
Expire Date
:
02/13/2026
|
Credits
:
|
Length
:
1hr 40min
|
Course Level
:
Update
|
Course Type
:
QAS Self-Study
|
Passing Grade
:
70%
|
Format Type
:
eLearning
Mobile Compatible
|
Field Of Study
:
Accounting
|
|
Theme
:
Financial Accounting Issues
|