Cryptocurrency Accounting
Recording, Valuing and Disclosing Digital Assets to International Standards
About this course
Cryptocurrency has moved from the margins of finance to the mainstream in little more than a decade. Businesses now hold it on their balance sheets, accept it from customers, and invest in it as an asset class — yet the accounting rules for handling it remain unfamiliar territory for many finance teams.
That unfamiliarity is a real liability. Extreme price swings, no central issuing authority, and standards that are still catching up to the technology all make cryptocurrency one of the trickiest categories on a modern balance sheet to record correctly.
This Seya Capital Cryptocurrency Accounting training course closes that gap. It gives accountants, auditors, and financial officers a rigorous, IFRS-grounded approach to recording and valuing digital assets, so their organisations can report with confidence and avoid the financial and legal exposure that comes with getting the accounting wrong.
Dates, venues & fees
| Dates | Venue | Format | Fee | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Mar – 2 Apr 2027 | Nairobi, Kenya | 5 days | US$ 2,100 | Register |
| 5 – 16 Apr 2027 | Zanzibar, Tanzania | 2 weeks | US$ 3,780 | Register |
| 12 – 16 Apr 2027 | Zanzibar, Tanzania | 5 days | US$ 2,100 | Register |
Fees are per delegate and exclude travel and accommodation. Every course is also available as in-house training on dates that suit you.
By the end of the course
Participants will be able to:
- Introduce participants to the concept of cryptocurrencies and their role in the modern financial system
- Discuss the challenges associated with cryptocurrencies
- Explain the international accounting standards (IFRS) relevant to recording cryptocurrencies
- Train participants in accounting valuation methods for cryptocurrencies: historical cost versus fair value
- Apply these concepts practically through real-world case studies in financial statements
Course outline
Day 1: Introduction to Cryptocurrency Basics+
- What are cryptocurrencies?
- Differences between digital currencies and fiat currencies
- Distinctions between cryptocurrencies and other digital assets
- Types of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin and Ethereum
- Unique features and advantages of cryptocurrencies
- Blockchain technology and acquisition methods
- Challenges: economic, legal, and tax-related issues
- The global regulatory framework and country-specific stances
Day 2: Accounting for Cryptocurrencies in Ledgers+
- Classifying cryptocurrencies by business model: as inventory, as intangible assets, or as financial instruments
- Accounting treatment for each business model, including recording purchase and sale transactions
- Relevant IFRS standards: IFRS 9, IAS 38, and IAS 2
- Key accounting challenges
Day 3: Cryptocurrency Valuation in Accounts and Financial Statements+
- Valuation methods: historical cost versus fair value
- The applicability of depreciation
- Handling tax and fees
- The impact of price volatility on financial statements
- Global company case studies
Day 4: Disclosure and Transparency in Financial Reports+
- Disclosure requirements under IFRS
- Accounting disclosures for cryptocurrencies classified as inventory, intangible assets, or financial instruments
- Preparing financial statement notes
Day 5: Beyond Cryptocurrencies+
- Capital gains taxation
- Transaction risks
- Anti-money laundering (AML) and cryptocurrencies
- Auditing digital currency transactions
- Accounting ethics for digital assets
- Regulatory challenges in Arab and global contexts
How you will learn
- Interactive lectures with experts in accounting and digital finance
- Hands-on workshops using specialised accounting problems
- Case studies from global companies
- Discussion sessions for knowledge exchange among participants
The return on learning
For your organisation
- Advanced accounting skills in handling cryptocurrency
- Enhanced employability in technology and investment firms
- A clearer understanding of financial and legal risk, and how to avoid common pitfalls
For you
- Improved financial reporting quality and transparency
- Reduced risk linked to poor documentation
- Stronger investor and regulatory trust
Seya Capital certificate
Upon successful completion of this training course, delegates will be awarded a Seya Capital Certificate.
Training designed around your organisation
Every course can be delivered privately for your institution, at your premises or a venue of your choice, with case studies and content adapted to your sector and regulatory environment.