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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Certification overview

Certification at a glance

A rigorous professional credential for experienced accounting and auditing professionals who need to assess blockchain-enabled transactions, digital assets, controls and assurance.

FormatSelf-paced, online, asynchronous
Duration16–20 hours
Curriculum8 courses
Course series4 Accounting + 4 Audit
Certification exam200 questions
Time limit150 minutes
Passing score70%
PrerequisitesNone required
Learning outcomes

What you’ll be able to do

Turn blockchain knowledge into practical, career-ready capability.

Accounting expertise

  • Apply triple-entry accounting principles to blockchain transactions
  • Determine accounting treatment for tokenized assets
  • Navigate virtual-currency tax and IRS reporting requirements
  • Use blockchain explorers and portfolio tools professionally

Audit & assurance expertise

  • Evaluate governance, risk and compliance frameworks
  • Assess smart-contract controls and vulnerabilities
  • Design procedures for continuous, real-time audit systems
  • Apply CAATT techniques to blockchain data

Professional integration

  • Advise on blockchain adoption
  • Lead accounting and audit initiatives
  • Communicate technical implications to stakeholders
  • Develop blockchain-related service offerings
One credential. Complementary disciplines.

A complete professional pathway.

Follow a clear sequence from foundations to applied professional practice.

Blockchain Accounting Course Series8–10 hours
01

Blockchain Fundamentals & Triple-Entry Accounting

Blockchain concepts, distributed trust and triple-entry accounting

02

Tokenization of Assets

Token standards, fractional ownership and balance-sheet impact

03

Taxation of Digital Assets

IRS guidance, cost basis, forks, airdrops and reporting

04

Professional Transformation & Future of Accounting

Real-time audits, automated reconciliation and on-chain compliance

Blockchain Audit Course Series8–10 hours
01

Blockchain Foundations for Financial Auditors

Ledgers, consensus, cryptography and audit trails

02

Governance, Risk & Compliance in Blockchain

Governance, third-party risk, privacy and IT controls

03

Financial Auditing & Fraud Detection

Continuous auditing, smart contracts, fraud and CAATT

04

Security Risks & Smart-Contract Auditing

CIA triad, attack vectors and audit tools

Certification requirements

Clear requirements. Flexible preparation.

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

01

Course completion

  • Complete all 8 courses across both series
  • Pass every Review Checkpoint
  • Pass each Final Assessment — 70% minimum
02

Certification exam

  • 200 multiple-choice questions
  • 150-minute time limit
  • 70% passing score
  • Skip and return to questions as needed
03

Credential

  • No ongoing continuing-education requirement
  • Stands alone or supports the Master-level pathway
Who should earn this certification

Built for people shaping the next financial system.

CPAs, accountants, audit professionals

Public accounting

  • CPAs expanding into blockchain and cryptocurrency services
  • Audit managers and seniors serving blockchain clients
  • Tax professionals advising digital-asset holders

Corporate accounting

  • Controllers and CFOs adopting blockchain
  • Accountants managing digital-asset holdings
  • Internal auditors assessing related controls

Audit & assurance

  • Internal and external blockchain auditors
  • IT auditors evaluating governance and security
  • SOC/SOX and risk professionals

Specialized roles

  • Blockchain accounting consultants
  • Digital-asset fund accountants and auditors
  • Cryptocurrency tax and forensic specialists
Career impact

Turn knowledge into professional momentum.

Apply this credential across roles and industries adopting blockchain and digital assets.

Leadership roles

  • Lead blockchain accounting and audit engagements
  • Direct organizational adoption strategies
  • Establish blockchain service lines

Specialized opportunities

  • Digital-asset fund accounting
  • Blockchain consulting
  • Regulatory compliance advisory
  • Smart-contract control assessment

Professional differentiation

  • Demonstrate cross-disciplinary expertise
  • Build credibility in a high-demand specialization
  • Develop consulting and advisory opportunities
Relevant industry sectors
Public accounting
Blockchain companies
Financial services
Investment funds
Technology & FinTech
Regulatory & government
Why the CBAP™ matters

One credential. Lasting relevance.

  1. 01
    Comprehensive mastery

    Accounting and audit expertise in one integrated credential.

  2. 02
    Professional credibility

    Demonstrate commitment to emerging financial technologies.

  3. 03
    Early expertise

    Build capability while blockchain accounting talent remains limited.

  4. 04
    Future-ready practice

    Prepare to lead changes in accounting, assurance and controls.

  5. 05
    Client and employer value

    Provide services and insight most professionals cannot yet offer.

Frequently asked questions

Common Questions About the CBAP™

01 What is the CBAP™ certification?

The CBAP™, or Certified Blockchain Accounting Professional, is MMBA's advanced blockchain certification for accountants and auditors. It combines an 8-course pathway—4 courses in blockchain accounting and 4 in blockchain audit—into one integrated, professional-level credential. No prerequisites are required, though accounting or audit experience is recommended.

02 How long does it take to complete the CBAP™?

The CBAP™ takes 16 to 20 hours total, split evenly between the blockchain accounting course series (8 to 10 hours) and the blockchain audit course series (8 to 10 hours). The program is self-paced, online, and asynchronous, so you can complete it on your own schedule.

03 Does the CBAP™ qualify for CPE credit?

Yes. The CBAP™ is CPE-eligible for licensed CPAs and accountants through CPEThink, MMBA's CPE partner. The course is valid for 10 CPE credits.

04 What's the difference between the CBAP™ and MMBA's associate-level blockchain certifications?

Associate-level blockchain certifications are entry-level credentials focused on a single discipline—accounting, audit, finance, or digital asset law—and take 6 to 8 hours each. The CBAP™ is a professional-level blockchain certification for accountants that combines the full accounting and audit course series into one 8-course, 16 to 20 hour pathway with a 200-question certification exam.

05 What's the difference between the CBAP™ and the CBFP™?

The CBAP™ is MMBA's blockchain certification for accountants and audit professionals, covering blockchain accounting, digital asset taxation, and audit and assurance. The CBFP™, Certified Blockchain Finance Professional, is built for CFOs, investment managers, and finance professionals, covering tokenization, DeFi, and blockchain-based financial markets. Earning both credentials is the pathway to MMBA's Master-level certification.

06 Is prior blockchain experience required for the CBAP™?

No. The CBAP™ requires no prerequisites. Accounting or audit experience is recommended but not required, and the curriculum is designed to build blockchain expertise from the ground up.

07 Does the CBAP™ require ongoing continuing education to maintain?

No. The CBAP™ has no ongoing continuing-education requirement to maintain the credential once earned. It stands alone as a professional credential or can be combined with the CBFP™ toward MMBA's Master-level certification.

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