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Nov 2018
52m 14s

SLP33 Kara Haas - Bitcoin & Crypto Audit...

STEPHAN LIVERA
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Kara Haas, CPA joins me to discuss Bitcoin auditing and accounting. Especially in relation to Tether, there are many people confused about what an audit is, versus an attestation. And with the Bitmain IPO, some confusion on the correct accounting treatment for Bitcoin. As an accountant and auditor in the field, Kara is able to shed some light on this. 
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