
DEMYSTIFYING BLOCKCHAIN
- Learn about blockchain and crypto asset technology
- Identify the benefits and opportunities of blockchain
- Recognize the potential risks and challenges of technology adoption
- Regulatory concerns
- Blockchain trends
We’d like to share this compilation of the graduation last week, at our Demystifying Blockchain event. The climax was the celebration with our newly licensed US Certified Public Accountants. These professionals will add value to our world by building trust, protect the public interest and create new opportunities!
Last week on April 05th, 2018 local United States Certified Public Accountants (U.S. CPAs) held a unique event in Avila Beach hotel – Curacao, Willemstad emphasizing the need for more local U.S. CPA’s in the Dutch Caribbean and Suriname including steps to strengthening their position within these regions. This was a unique event opened by the U.S. Consul General to Curacao Mrs. Margaret Hawthorne who emphasized the importance of a strong relationship between the U.S and our local economies. Curacao is in need for more U.S. investors who can embolden our small scaled economy. More “local” U.S. CPAs will build international Trust, Opportunity, Prosperity and will protect the public interest providing the same of level of trust expected by the largest U.S. investors.
Regulations such as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA), Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter Financing of Terrorism (CFT) and U.S. Corresponding Banking rules and regulations are primarily U.S. driven and can have a significant impact on local financial institutions. Further internationally U.S. CPAs are signing of on the world’s largest financial institutions and companies. More local accountants with the U.S. CPA designation could add substantial value to the economy and local markets.
In addition, this event was coupled to a seminar (8 CPE) regarding the new Revenue Recognition rules which will become effective in 2018. The Revenue Recognition session was led by the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) Center for Plain English Accounting (CPEA). The AICPA is the world’s largest organization representing the accounting profession and visited Curacao for the first time. The speaker was Thomas J. Groskopf CPA, CVA, MBA – Technical Director for the AICPA’s Center for Plain English Accounting, past representative from the U.S. on the International Financial Reporting Standards’ (IFRS) Small- and Medium-sized Entity Implementation Group. This new Revenue Recognition standard is a converged standard between U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S. GAAP) and IFRS.
“This was an outstanding opportunity to obtain superior technical content knowledge and practical guidance for Accountants in the (Dutch) Caribbean, Suriname and South American region in a full-day on-site training session. We will continue having these sessions in 2018 and going forward. During this event it was also discussed what next steps will be taken to create a fair level playing field for local U.S. CPA designation and other designation holders eliminating unfair protectionism. We also honored 3 local finance professionals who passed all 4 sections of the U.S. CPA exam and there are much more professionals expected to pass in the remainder of 2018. Overall the event was a great success and a first step in the right direction towards strengthening the position of U.S. CPAs in the region” said Rocher Cyrus CPA, CGMA – Managing Director of Global International Management, Partner of Becker Professional Education and Confirmation.com Dutch Caribbean and Suriname. “We will continue to strongly advocate on behalf of the U.S. CPA profession within the region and deepen our relationship with all relevant stakeholders locally and internationally”.
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Local United States Certified Public Accountants (U.S. CPAs) started an initiative to strengthen their position on the Dutch Caribbean & Suriname. There is a need for more U.S. investors and U.S. related companies to invest in the Dutch Caribbean and Suriname in order to boost these local economies and to develop them sustainably. U.S. investors and U.S. Companies with significant funding resources are very skeptical to invest in foreign countries which do not provide the same level of trust, risk and comfort that they are used to. The total U.S. economy runs on U.S CPA’s and U.S. investors rely heavily on the trust that U.S. CPAs provide to the economy.
U.S CPAs are auditors of the world’s largest technological companies and financial institutions such as Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon, and Bank of America. They are at the forefront in performing rigorous research regarding Innovation, Education, Cybersecurity, and Thought Leadership while protecting the public interest. The American Institute for Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) is the world’s largest member organization representing the accounting profession in more than 143 countries. Worldwide there are over 650.000 active U.S. CPA’s in 173 countries strengthening the largest capital markets and delivering value to the global financial system.
Due to the need to attract more U.S. investors and to create and cultivate the right investment climate Global International Management, LLC started an initiative to strengthen the local economies of the Dutch Caribbean & Suriname by providing local accountants a unique opportunity to seek and obtain the aforementioned most sought and respected U.S. CPA designation powering Trust, Opportunity and Prosperity into our relatively small local economies. For example, new rules and regulations applicable to our local financial institutions such as the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) are U.S. driven and compliance by local financial institutions is extremely important to remain white listed. Additionally, many banks in our region are having difficulties finding or keeping a USD corresponding bank which is eminent in doing business with the U.S. and Internationally.
More “local” U.S. CPAs will drive a dynamic internationally known local audit and accounting profession that works every day to build trust, create opportunity and grow prosperity for the Dutch Caribbean & Suriname.
To kick off this initiative, the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants – Center of Plain English Accounting (AICPA’s CPEA) is heading to Curacao for the first time on April 5th 2018 for a full-day one-site seminar in Avila Beach Hotel to outline the latest accounting standard regarding “Revenue Recognition”. Additionally, the U.S. Embassy on Curacao is stimulating a fair level playing field for U.S. CPAs on the Dutch Caribbean & Suriname and the event will be opened by the U.S. Consul General in Curacao, Mrs. Margaret D. Hawthorne. “We are honored to have both the AICPA’s CPEA and U.S Consulate General Curacao’s support and welcome as many accountants on this event which will be the first step towards strengthening the position of our local U.S. CPAs here in the region” said Rocher Cyrus CPA, CGMA – Managing Director of Global International Management, LLC and authorized Partner of Becker Professional Education and Confirmation.com.
For more info on the upcoming event: AICPA’s CPEA comes to Curacao for the “New Revenue Recognition Standard (Part I) – Course (8 CPE). Location: Avila Beach Hotel, April 5th 2018 from 07.45am to 18.00pm. We will also honor our first 3 students who passed all 4 parts of the U.S. CPA Exam. Registration is required via info@globalintmanagement.com or via rcyrus@globalintmanagement.com. Please contact us for more info on the event, course, speaker bio via these email addresses and/or to register or click on the following link: https://gim.cpa/wordpress/aicpa-cpea-seminar-curacao/
We call upon all U.S. CPAs in the region to subscribe for this event which will be the first step towards strengthening our position within the Dutch Caribbean and Suriname!
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”558″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_custom_heading text=”Seminar Title: Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Finance and Accounting Professionals Certificate, Analytics and Big Data for Accountants (24.5 CPE)” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_empty_space height=”10px”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”559″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”562″ img_size=”492X320″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”560″ img_size=”492X320″ alignment=”center”][vc_single_image image=”561″ img_size=”492X320″ alignment=”center”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”WHO WILL BENEFIT?” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]CEOs, CFO’s, controllers, management accountants, public accountants, partners, managers, internal auditors and Non-IT finance professionals.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”DATE:” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]August 29th and 30th 2018 from 08.30am to 17.00pm @ Santa Barbara Beach and Golf Resort Willemstad – Curacao, followed by a happy hour on each day.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”VERY SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND CURACAO NORTH SEA JAZZ (CNSJ) 2018 FESTIVAL” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]On the Caribbean we believe that learning should be fun!!! Therefore, all registrants for our AICPA event will be able to combine this unique learning event with the option to join the famous Curacao North Sea Jazz 2018 festival featuring 18 remarkable world artists mostly Grammy Award Winners such as Patty LaBelle, Sting, Shakira and Jean Paul among others. AICPA attendees will be able to purchase discounted* tickets based on coupons provided by Global International Management, LLC.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”SUBJECT DAY 1: AUGUST 29th, 2018 – CYBERSECURITY FUNDAMENTALS FOR NON-IT FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING PROFESSIONALS (16.5 CPE/CPD)” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]$6 trillion in damages. With a T. The annual cost of cybercrime is projected to reach $6 trillion by 2021, according to Forbes. With so much at stake, all organizations must demonstrate that they are managing cyber threats. They need to have the right processes and controls to detect, respond to, mitigate and recover from cybersecurity events. This is where you come in.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”615″ img_size=”500×500″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text]What is your role? Develop your fluency in Cybersecurity! As a CEO, CFO or trusted adviser you must be able to speak intelligently on cybersecurity. Learn the terminology and the appropriate questions to ask. Our cybersecurity fundamentals seminar will help you do just that. Stand out from the crowd. Be tone of the first to help your company or clients meet critical cybersecurity safeguards. Develop your fluency and gain the confidence to make sound strategic decisions regarding cybersecurity risk. Learn what you should be doing to help protect your clients and your organization from cyber threats.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Cybersecurity Workshop + Certificate (16.5 CPE):” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Attend the live on-site in-person workshop on August 29th, 2018 for an interactive learning experience with our cybersecurity expert. Then, continue the learning on your own time with 2 self-paced online modules. After attending the workshop and completing the online learning, you will receive a digital badge that can easily be shared with your professional network.
The online learning modules will be automatically added to your account on August 29th, so you can continue your course of study to complete the certificate immediately following the workshop. These modules will be available in your account for one year.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”Cybersecurity Workshop Only (8 CPE):” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Learn the key concepts from the Cybersecurity Fundamentals for Finance and Accounting Professionals Certificate in a one-day workshop and get yourself started on the road to cybersecurity fluency. A certificate or digital badge is not available with this option.
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A new force driving business: Analytics is the new force driving business. Tools have been created to measure program impacts and ROI, visualize data and business processes, and uncover the relationship between key performance indicators, many utilizing the unprecedented amount of data now flowing into organizations. In this course you will discuss leading- edge topics in analytics and finance in a session that is packed with useful tips and practical guidance that you can apply immediately.
What is your role? Help your organization or clients to set the initial step to become data-driven! Many companies don’t leverage data properly. “The biggest barriers companies face in extracting value from data and analytics are organizational; many struggle to incorporate data-driven insights into day-to-day business processes,” according to an MGI and McKinsey research report. That doesn’t have to hold true for your organization.
8 CPE/CPD points: Advance your career and earn up to 8 hours of CPE/CPD credit.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”VENUE” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Santa Barbara Beach and Golf Resort Willemstad – Curacao. Hotel Reservation is not included in pricing for (international) participants. For more info about the venue see:https://www.santabarbararesortcuracao.com/[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”AICPA EVENT PRICING” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]
Day 1 – Cybersecurity $500
Day 2 – Analytics and Big Data $500
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Seats and registrations are only reserved and confirmed once payment is received. Participants can pay and register by clicking on the below link. This is a secured payment link powered by CPAcharge:
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Important note: Please indicate the name(s) of the participant(s) paid for and include at least one email address in the Reference line during your payment. You can also use the invoice number line item to include additional comments if preferred. Registration course materials will be distributed electronically via email after the course cancellation period has expired.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”REFUND POLICY OR CANCELLATION POLICY” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]Refunds or Cancellations – Requests for refunds or cancellations must be received by e-mail at info@globalintmanagement.com before July 31, 2018 12:00pm AST.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
AICPA attendees willing to attend CNSJ festival can obtain tickets for $185.00 (discount of $10 on the regular price of USD 195.00) per day, via Global International Management, LLC by notifying us. Purchase a package and save even more: Purchase one entrance ticket for Friday 31 August plus one entrance ticket for Saturday 1 September and receive one entrance ticket for Thursday 30 August for free. This is an exclusive offer provided by Global International Management, LLC to our AICPA event participants. Note that cards will only be issued after the course cancellation period has expired. For more info on CNSJ 2018 see link: https://www.curacaonorthseajazz.com/en/[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”COMPLAINT RESOLUTION POLICY” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]If you have problems with registration, please contact Rocher Cyrus CPA, CGMA by email at rcyrus@globalintmanagement.com or by phone via +59998440057, +59995200270, for participants from the Dutch Caribbean and Suriname or at +13024496498 for international participants.[/vc_column_text][vc_custom_heading text=”SPEAKER BIO” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][vc_column_text]
Garrett focuses on monitoring the evolving technologies and best practices in the industry to achieve the highest degree of success without being afraid to break free from traditional methods. Garrett specializes in providing innovative solutions to today’s CPA firms and is able to successfully ignite change by using his communication style to get support from key members of the firm. With his ability to think outside the box, develop procedures, and engage key employees Garrett has had tremendous success in bringing about lasting change.
Garrett is trailblazing a new path in the industry with his unique perspective at understanding the new role of the entrepreneurial CPA. He works with CPA firms across the country helping them to implement lasting change by focusing on their vision, technology, and people. By helping CPA firms understand the vision of the firm, leverage technology, and empower their people he is able to help the firm evolve. This combo allows the firms to experience tremulous growth and profitability.
Garrett specializes in helping firms transition into an ever expanding advisory role with their clients to no longer just provide just tax and accounting services, but a full range of business consulting services. He works with firms to help them along this transition from compliance to advisory services to usher in a successful transition.[/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]
The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants (the Association) is the most influential body of professional accountants, combining the strengths of the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) to power opportunity, trust and prosperity for people, businesses and economies worldwide. It represents 667,000 members and students in public and management accounting and advocates for the public interest and business sustainability on current and emerging issues. With broad reach, rigor and resources, the Association advances the reputation, employability and quality of CPAs, CGMA designation holders and accounting and finance professionals globally[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”609″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]
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The AICPA is the world’s largest member association representing the accounting profession, with more than 420,000 members in 144 countries, and a history of serving the public interest since 1887. AICPA members represent many areas of practice, including business and industry, public practice, government, education and consulting. The AICPA sets ethical standards for the profession and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, non profit organizations, federal, state and local governments. It develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination, and offers specialty credentials for CPAs who concentrate on personal financial planning; forensic accounting; business valuation; and information management and technology assurance. Through a joint venture with the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, it has established the Chartered Global Management Accountant designation, which sets a new standard for global recognition of management accounting.[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”ABOUT THE FACILITATOR GLOBAL INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT, LLC” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left” use_theme_fonts=”yes”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”603″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]Global International Management, LLC is the authorized partner of the AICPA, Confirmation.com and Becker Professional Education for the Dutch Caribbean and Suriname. We strive to increase the quality of (finance) professionals by offering superior professional education and provide access to practical tools and resources, which are readily available for use and can be easily tailored for large, medium and small organizations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/4″][vc_single_image image=”623″ img_size=”full”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”3/4″][vc_column_text]We are the authorized partner of the AICPA, Confirmation. com and Becker Professional Education for the Dutch Caribbean and Suriname driving innovation and Artificial Intelligence (AI). 16.000+ audit firms, 125.000+ auditors, 3000+ law firms, 4000+ banks in 160+ countries all trust Confirmation.com. With Becker Professional Education’s our vision is to empower people around the world to advance their careers through a lifelong partnership of professional education.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]
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Hello (Dutch) Caribbean & South America, You’ve spoken. We listened. To all international oriented Accountants abroad we have heard your requests! The AICPA’s Center for Plain English Accounting (CPEA) is heading to Curacao with expanded on-site training courses for accountants from the (Dutch) Caribbean and South America. This is an outstanding opportunity to obtain superior US technical content and practical guidance for Accountants.
We will offer The New Revenue Recognition Standard (Part I) – full-day on-site training Course (8 CPE). Revenue from Contracts with Customers, is the most impactful accounting standard issued in many years. The new revenue recognition model is codified in FASB Accounting Standards Codification (FASB ASC) 606. FASB ASC 606 has the potential to affect every entity’s day-to-day accounting and, possibly, the way business is executed through contracts with customers.
The CPEA will offer a full-day on-site training course on the new revenue recognition standard. Using active learning techniques, these training course delivers a thorough study of FASB ASC 606, impart an across-the-board understanding of the key principles and essential elements of the new guidance, and upskill participants in implementing the five-step process of recognizing revenue.
Date: April 05, 2018
Time: 07.45am – 18.00pm (Including breakfast, coffee breaks, lunch and happy hour).
Venue: Avila Beach Hotel, Penstraat 130, Willemstad – Curacao
Regular price: USD450 (including: coffee breaks, light lunch, happy hour bar & snacks).
Special price: USD350 for US CPA students (Dutch) Caribbean & Suriname
Registration*: Registration is required via: info@globalintmanagement.com
*IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to international participants from the US, Dutch Caribbean & Suriname and South America seats are very limited and subject to our approval.
Learning Objectives: After participating in this training, participants will be able to apply technical literature and other practice guidance relevant to the topics covered in this program. The program will include an explanation of technical standards along with a discussion of practical implementation issues related to those standards.
Instructional Delivery Method: Group Live
Total CPE Credits: 8 (Accounting = 7 Auditing = 1)
Pre-requisites: Experience in Accounting & Auditing Program Level: Update
Advance Preparation: n/a
· Refund policy or cancellation policy: Refunds or Cancellations – Requests for refunds or cancellations must be received by e-mail at info@globalintmanagement.com before March 30, 2018 12:00pm AST.
· Complaint resolution policy: If you have problems with registration, please contact Rocher Cyrus CPA, CGMA by e-mail at rcyrus@globalintmanagement.com or by phone at +599 9 8440057, +599 9 5200270 for the Dutch Caribbean and Suriname and for International participants on +1302 449 6498
The Association of International Certified Professional Accountants is registered with the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) as a sponsor of continuing professional education on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. State boards of accountancy have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.nasbaregistry.org.
About the Speaker THOMAS J. GROSKOPF, CPA, CVA, MBA. Tom Groskopf is a nationally recognized authority on accounting and auditing topics and is service line leader for Barnes, Dennig & Co., Ltd. A&A practice. He also serves as Technical Director for the AICPA’s Center for Plain English Accounting, a national A&A resource center for PCPS firms. Tom is a past member of the Private Company Council and was the past representative from the U.S.A. on the International Financial Reporting Standards’ Small- and Medium-sized Entity Implementation Group. Tom previously served on the advisory-only FASB Private Company Financial Reporting Committee, and he served a three-year term on the AICPA’s Technical Issues Committee.
This course is brought to Curacao by Global International Management, LLC who is a member of the AICPA PCPS and strives to increase the quality of accountants in business and audit.www.globalintmanagement.com; US 616 Corporate Way Ste 2 5463, Valley Cottage, New York 10989, (+302) 449 6498. Curacao: Chuchubiweg 17, Willemstad, Curacao, (+599) 9 844 0057
Additional course information: Understanding FASB ASC 606: Part I
Starting with an overview of FASB ASC 606 and explaining the importance of the topic, Part I educates participants about key aspects of the new standard. Participants gain a grounding in several core concepts of revenue recognition under the new standard and develop skills to implement the provisions of FASB ASC 606. Interactive exercises are utilized to deepen the participant’s knowledge of major concepts. Some of the topics addressed include:
OR call us: (International) participants: +1 302 449 6498 / Dutch Caribbean and Suriname, South America: +599 9 8440057 / +599 9 5200270