Accounting for Emerging Industries

10 CPE Credit Hours

After completing this course, participants will be able to: 

Evaluate current and anticipated changes in financial reporting driven by ESG, digital assets, and regulatory modernization.

Apply specialized accounting practices to address unique challenges in cannabis and other highly regulated industries.

Analyze accounting and reporting requirements for renewable energy projects, including tax incentives and complex financing.

Incorporate ESG metrics into financial reporting frameworks to enhance transparency and decision-making.

Assess the impact of fintech innovation and digital assets on accounting practices, reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Evaluate accounting challenges and opportunities in developing markets with limited regulatory and financial infrastructure.

Compare accounting approaches across technology-driven and traditional industries to identify emerging best practices.

Analyze sustainability-related accounting challenges faced by rapidly evolving industries and propose reporting solutions.

QAS Self-Study

Prerequisites: None

Advance preparation: None

Field of Study: Specialized Knowledge – Technical

10 CPE credits

Published Date: 11/09/2025

Expiration/Review Date: 11/09/2026

Participants must successfully complete the qualified assessment with a minimum of 70% accuracy within one year of course enrollment to obtain a certificate of completion and earn 10 CPE credits.