Professional certification

Certified Blockchain Accounting Professional (CBAP™)

Master blockchain accounting, digital-asset taxation, governance, risk and financial assurance in one integrated professional credential.

Instructional videos
Hands-on labs & simulations
Blockchain Explorer exercises
Review checkpoints

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CBAP™Certified professional

Self-paced online

16–20 hours

8 courses

No prerequisites required

Certification overview

Certification at a glance

Everything you need to plan your learning pathway and certification exam.

FormatSelf-paced, online, asynchronous

Duration16–20 hours

Curriculum8 courses

Course series4 Accounting + 4 Audit

Certification exam200 questions

Time limit150 minutes

Passing score70%

PrerequisitesNone requiredAccounting or audit experience recommended.

Learning outcomes

What you’ll be able to do

CBAP™ turns technical blockchain knowledge into practical accounting, audit and advisory capability.

Accounting expertise

Apply triple-entry accounting principles to blockchain-based transaction systems
Determine accounting treatment for tokenized assets
Navigate virtual-currency tax and IRS reporting requirements
Advise on tax-efficient digital-asset strategies
Use blockchain explorers and portfolio tools professionally

Audit & assurance expertise

Evaluate governance, risk and compliance frameworks
Assess smart-contract controls and vulnerabilities
Design audit procedures for continuous, real-time systems
Apply CAATT techniques to blockchain data
Manage specialist involvement and conduct security assessments

Professional integration

01Advise on blockchain adoption

02Lead accounting and audit initiatives

03Communicate implications to stakeholders

04Develop related service offerings

One certification. Two complementary disciplines.

Two course series.
One professional pathway.

CBAP™ integrates blockchain accounting and blockchain audit into an eight-course professional pathway.

Blockchain Accounting Course Series ◷ 8–10 hours

Blockchain Fundamentals & Triple-Entry Accounting

Tokenization of Assets

Taxation of Digital Assets

Professional Transformation & Future of Accounting

Blockchain Audit Course Series ◷ 8–10 hours

Blockchain Foundations for Financial Auditors

Governance, Risk & Compliance in Blockchain

Financial Auditing & Fraud Detection

Security Risks & Smart-Contract Auditing

16–20 hours • 8 courses • 1 certification exam

Certification requirements

Clear requirements.
Flexible preparation.

Complete the learning pathway, demonstrate proficiency, then earn the CBAP™ credential.

Course completion

Complete all 8 courses across both series
Pass every Review Checkpoint
Pass each Final Assessment — 70% minimum

Certification exam

200 multiple-choice questions
150-minute time limit
70% passing score
Skip and return to questions as needed

Credential

No ongoing continuing-education requirement
Stands alone or supports the Master-level pathway

Who should earn this certification

Built for professionals
shaping financial trust

CBAP™ is designed for experienced accounting and audit professionals working with blockchain, digital assets and emerging controls.

Public Accounting

CPAs expanding into blockchain and cryptocurrency services
Audit managers and seniors serving blockchain-based clients
Tax professionals advising digital-asset holders
Advisory partners building blockchain practices

Corporate Accounting

Controllers and CFOs adopting blockchain
Accountants managing digital-asset holdings
Internal auditors assessing related risks
Financial reporting professionals

Audit & Assurance

Internal and external blockchain auditors
IT auditors evaluating governance and security
SOC/SOX compliance professionals
Risk-management professionals

Specialized Roles

Blockchain accounting consultants
Digital-asset fund accountants and auditors
Cryptocurrency tax specialists
Forensic accountants investigating blockchain fraud

Career impact

Turn expertise into
professional impact

Apply the CBAP™ credential across leadership, specialized services and blockchain-enabled industries.

Leadership roles

Lead blockchain accounting and audit engagements
Direct organizational adoption strategies
Establish blockchain service lines
Serve as a subject-matter expert

Specialized opportunities

Cryptocurrency exchange and DeFi protocol auditing
Digital-asset fund accounting
Blockchain consulting
Regulatory compliance advisory
Smart-contract control assessment

Professional differentiation

Demonstrate advanced cross-disciplinary expertise
Build credibility in a high-demand specialization
Develop consulting and advisory opportunities
Position for the evolving digital economy

Relevant industry sectors

Public
accounting

Blockchain
companies

Financial
services

Investment
funds

Technology
& FinTech

Regulatory &
government

Why the CBAP™ matters

One credential.
Lasting relevance.

01
Comprehensive mastery
Accounting and audit expertise in one integrated credential.
02
Professional credibility
Demonstrate commitment to emerging financial technologies.
03
Early expertise
Build capability while blockchain accounting talent remains limited.
04
Future-ready practice
Prepare to lead changes in accounting, assurance and controls.
05
Client and employer value
Provide services and insight most professionals cannot yet offer.

Pathway to Master Certification

CBAP™ stands alone — and contributes to MBA’s highest-level blockchain and digital-assets pathway.

Professionals who earn CBAP™ and CBFP™ achieve the highest level of recognition in the MMBA certification framework.

CBAP™

CBFP™

→

MMBA
Master-level

Technology adoption happens slowly, then suddenly. Be ready at the inflection point.

Begin the pathway

Lead the future of accounting and audit.

Complete eight courses, pass the certification exam and earn the CBAP™ credential.

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