CPA Canada Technology Resource
- Blockchain
- Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data
- Crypto-Assets
- Professional development products related to technology
Blockchain
Publications
Introduction to blockchain technology
Blockchain technology and its potential impact on the audit and assurance profession
Videos
CPA perspectives on blockchain
Could blockchain be an enabler for climate action?
Articles
Data Governance is critical to any blockchain initiative, experts say. (June 2019)
Is blockchain a threat to the accounting profession? The answer is no. (August 2018)
Blockchain: the biggest story in information storage and exchange (July 2018)
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Big Data
Publications
A CPA's introduction to AI: From algorithms to deep learning
How are big data and AI transforming accounting and finance?
Roundtable report: Positioning Canada to lead in a digital and data-driven economy
Crypto-Assets
Publications
Introduction to accounting for cryptocurrencies under IFRS
Audit considerations related to cryptocurrency assets and transactions
Articles
Auditing crypto-assets (June 2019)
Auditor’s responses to assessed risks in audits of entities that hold crypto-assets (October 2018)
Other resources
Financial reporting of cryptocurrencies: External resources
Professional development products related to technology
On demand webinars from CPA Canada
Technology Issues facing CPAs ($59 for members)
IT and Innovation ($99 for members)
CPABC offers a variety of courses on technology, please check the PD website for details using the search function.