A Transaction on the Blockchain: An AIS Perspective, Intro Case to Explain Transactions on the ERP and the Role of the Internal and External Auditor
Autor: | Mohamed I. Gomaa, Ahmed Gomaa, Ashley Stampone |
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Rok vydání: | 2019 |
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Zdroj: | Journal of Emerging Technologies in Accounting. 16:47-64 |
ISSN: | 1558-7940 1554-1908 |
DOI: | 10.2308/jeta-52412 |
Popis: | This case promotes discussions about blockchain technology. It shows a transaction execution scenario and its tax implications. The case provides (1) an overview of the steps required to install a Digital Wallet; (2) an explanation of the need to add cryptocurrencies to the wallet in order to transact on the blockchain; (3) an overview of executing a transaction, in which an accounting consulting service is provided in the exchange of a cryptocurrency; (4) methods to review the existing transaction, from the service provider side, the service receiver side, and from the blockchain side, with a highlight of the role of both internal and external auditors; (5) clarifies the importance of dealing with cryptocurrencies, given that the IRS identifies cryptocurrencies as properties; and (6) a reflection on the link between a company ERP system and the transaction information on the blockchain. |
Databáze: | OpenAIRE |
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