Course Details

Join our webinar “Industry Accountants 2025 – A focus on Blockchain” to learn what blockchain really is and why it matters for your work. As businesses continue to adopt new digital technologies, blockchain is becoming more relevant in accounting and finance. It’s not just about cryptocurrencies—blockchain can help improve accuracy, reduce fraud, and make financial processes more efficient.


This session is designed for accountants who may not have a technical background but want to understand the basics of blockchain and how it could affect their role. We’ll explain the key concepts in simple terms and look at various use cases of how companies are starting to use blockchain.


Attending this webinar will help you stay informed about changes in the industry, so you can be better prepared to support your business. You’ll come away with a clearer understanding of blockchain and how it might affect your role, helping you stay informed and confident as the technology becomes more common in business.


Brenda Clerkin will cover the following topics during this webinar:

  • Introduction to Blockchain – Understanding the fundamentals: what blockchain is and how it operates
  • Types of Blockchain Networks – Exploring public, private, and consortium blockchains and their key differences
  • Industry Applications – Real-world use cases of blockchain technology across various sectors
  • Benefits and Risks – Examining the potential advantages and challenges of adopting blockchain
  • Implications for the Accounting Profession – Assessing how blockchain may influence accounting roles, processes, and future practices

 

 By attending this session, you will be able to:

  • Understand what blockchain is and how it works
  • Learn about different types of blockchain and where they’re used
  • See real examples of how businesses are using blockchain
  • Be aware of the main benefits and risks of using blockchain
  • Get a clearer idea of how blockchain could affect your work in accounting

 

This session will be most relevant to accountants working in industry who want to build a basic understanding of blockchain and its potential impact on finance and business operations. No prior technical knowledge is required – the session is designed for those who are new to the topic and want practical, easy-to-understand insights. 

 

Course Level: Foundation 



CPD Course Speaker

Queens University Belfast

Brenda Clerkin

Brenda is an experienced Senior Lecturer of Practice at Queen’s Business School. Brenda brings over 14 years’ experience working in practice with a ‘Big 4’ professional services firm. This experience spanned small and medium enterprises, based in the UK and Ireland, to large multinational organisations across a number of different industries including aerospace, agriculture, leisurewear, luxury apparel, utilities and the public sector. She is passionate about improving how businesses are run and views a dynamic combination of effective leadership and the implementation of digital technologies as critical to organisational success. Brenda brings leadership theories to life through the application of real-world experience and insight. Her research areas focus on digital adoption and transformation, data analytics, and innovation through the use of digital technologies.