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Kimberly Swanson Church, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of
Accounting Information Systems
University of Missouri-Kansas City |
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Pamela J. Schmidt, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Washburn University |
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Event Description
Gartner lists blockchain as one of the Top 10 technology trends from 2019. This emerging technology, most commonly associated with Bitcoin, will drive disruption and has the potential to create in new business models, reduce transaction intermediaries, and lower operation costs. As blockchains become increasingly integrated into the mainstream, financial practitioners need to establish and refine their technical comprehension to avoid blockchain becoming a so-called “black box,” limiting transparency and visibility into financial operations due to a lack of understanding. Join Kim Swanson Church, of the University of Missouri-Kansas City, and Pamela Schmidt, of Washburn University, for an engaging discussion of introductory blockchain concepts. They will break down the technical components of blockchain into components that practitioners and other users can understand, explain, and apply as this disruptive technology evolves in the marketplace.
Learning Objectives
After this webinar, you will be able to:
- Define basic blockchain characteristics.
- List blockchain limitations.
- Contrast controls for traditional and distributed ledgers.
- Discuss blockchain consensus protocols.