Blockchain is known for powering cryptocurrency, but its business value can go much further. In this episode, we explore how Walmart used blockchain to improve food traceability and what CPAs can learn from the project. The discussion covers business value, implementation risks, internal controls, data integrity, and how to determine whether emerging technology solves a real problem.
What you'll learn
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
Explain why many early blockchain initiatives failed to deliver meaningful business value.
Identify the business problem Walmart sought to solve through blockchain technology.
Evaluate how blockchain improved food traceability, supply chain transparency, and operational efficiency.
Recognize the accounting, auditing, and internal control implications of blockchain-enabled business processes.
Assess how CPAs can evaluate whether emerging technologies create measurable business value.
Quizzes and assessment
Complete all quizzes and the final assessment to earn CPE.
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Final assessment
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5 questions70% to passUnlimited attempts
On passing: 1.0 CPE and a certificate
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Course details
CPE
1.0
Field of study
Information Technology
Delivery method
Interactive Audio
Prerequisites
None
Advance preparation
None
Course level
Overview
Course content
50 min of audio · 2 quizzes · final assessment
Assessment
5 questions · 70% to pass · unlimited attempts
Completion deadline
365 days from enrollment
Registration
A Wisdify account, eligible subscription, and course enrollment are required.
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