Software Provider (the Company) supports and sells computer software. The Company accepts cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin, Ether,...

 

  

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Software Provider (the "Company") supports and sells computer software. The Company accepts cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin, Ether, Ripple) as payment for the sale of its computer software. The Company holds its cryptocurrencies partially for investment (e.g.. expectation that they will appreciate in value) and partially to use in the future to purchase goods or services. Cryptocurrency is a new type of value and payment method that is different from fiat currency (e.g., U.S. dollars and foreign currencies). Presently, cryptocurrencies have no government backing or recognition by a central authority as legal tender. Their value is only supported by supply and demand. Cryptocurrencies do not have a physical form but exist as immutable distributed ledgers (electronic records) maintained on public blockchains. They are different than electronic instances of cash, such as an online bank account, in that they are not linked to a physical currency. Bitcoin and other similar "coins" use cryptography (e.g., use of codes to secure communications) to control the security and creation of these coins, which led to the term "cryptocurrencies." There are other crypto-assets that are not cryptocurrencies, such as tokens. It is important to distinguish between cryptocurrencies and tokens. Cryptocurrency is a unit of value that is native to a blockchain. It is a means of exchange within the blockchain to incentivize the network of participants to use the blockchain. The sole purpose of a cryptocurrency is for exchange of value, and it has limited functionality beyond that. A token is a piece of business logic (i.e., "smart contract") coded into an existing blockchain. A token can have a functionality beyond an exchange of value - it can represent any asset or functionality desired by the developer for use on a platform Tokens may be an interest in an entity (e.g., security token), an interest in a specific asset (asset token), or a right to a future product or service (utility token). Cryptocurrencies are usually obtained by purchasing or receiving them on a peer-to-peer basis. That is, they can be received directly from a counterparty in exchange for an asset or service or they can be purchased in exchange for a fiat currency, often from an exchange that specializes in cryptocurrencies. For a cryptocurrency to function as a means of peer-to-peer exchange, a ledger needs to be maintained for tracking ownership of the cryptocurrency. For cryptocurrencies, this electronic ledger is maintained using blockchain. There are many copies of this ledger and many ledger keepers. Distributing the processing allows many users to each play a small part in the maintenance of the ledger system: this means that the security of the system does not rely on a few individuals. The amount of coins for a particular cryptocurrency that are in circulation is tightly controlled For example, for Bacom there is a limut on the number of coins that can cust. New Bitcoins and only created as payment to processons (called "mines for psding the service of validating and distributing an electronic ledger of these transacts to those evolved in ma taining the blockchain A. Explain the issue as you see it and what challenges there are in addressing the matter in this specific instance and more broadly. B. Ultimately you must decide on how you want to treat the issue and support your decision with relevant research and citations which you feel support your argument. C. link directly to any accounting standards or sources of information you use in your analysis. Software Provider (the "Company") supports and sells computer software. The Company accepts cryptocurrencies (e.g., Bitcoin, Ether, Ripple) as payment for the sale of its computer software. The Company holds its cryptocurrencies partially for investment (e.g.. expectation that they will appreciate in value) and partially to use in the future to purchase goods or services. Cryptocurrency is a new type of value and payment method that is different from fiat currency (e.g., U.S. dollars and foreign currencies). Presently, cryptocurrencies have no government backing or recognition by a central authority as legal tender. Their value is only supported by supply and demand. Cryptocurrencies do not have a physical form but exist as immutable distributed ledgers (electronic records) maintained on public blockchains. They are different than electronic instances of cash, such as an online bank account, in that they are not linked to a physical currency. Bitcoin and other similar "coins" use cryptography (e.g., use of codes to secure communications) to control the security and creation of these coins, which led to the term "cryptocurrencies." There are other crypto-assets that are not cryptocurrencies, such as tokens. It is important to distinguish between cryptocurrencies and tokens. Cryptocurrency is a unit of value that is native to a blockchain. It is a means of exchange within the blockchain to incentivize the network of participants to use the blockchain. The sole purpose of a cryptocurrency is for exchange of value, and it has limited functionality beyond that. A token is a piece of business logic (i.e., "smart contract") coded into an existing blockchain. A token can have a functionality beyond an exchange of value - it can represent any asset or functionality desired by the developer for use on a platform Tokens may be an interest in an entity (e.g., security token), an interest in a specific asset (asset token), or a right to a future product or service (utility token). Cryptocurrencies are usually obtained by purchasing or receiving them on a peer-to-peer basis. That is, they can be received directly from a counterparty in exchange for an asset or service or they can be purchased in exchange for a fiat currency, often from an exchange that specializes in cryptocurrencies. For a cryptocurrency to function as a means of peer-to-peer exchange, a ledger needs to be maintained for tracking ownership of the cryptocurrency. For cryptocurrencies, this electronic ledger is maintained using blockchain. There are many copies of this ledger and many ledger keepers. Distributing the processing allows many users to each play a small part in the maintenance of the ledger system: this means that the security of the system does not rely on a few individuals. The amount of coins for a particular cryptocurrency that are in circulation is tightly controlled For example, for Bacom there is a limut on the number of coins that can cust. New Bitcoins and only created as payment to processons (called "mines for psding the service of validating and distributing an electronic ledger of these transacts to those evolved in ma taining the blockchain A. Explain the issue as you see it and what challenges there are in addressing the matter in this specific instance and more broadly. B. Ultimately you must decide on how you want to treat the issue and support your decision with relevant research and citations which you feel support your argument. C. link directly to any accounting standards or sources of information you use in your analysis.

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A Explain the issue as you see it and what challenges there are in addressing the matter in this specific instance and more broadly ANSWER The Companys acceptance of cryptocurrencies as payment for it... View the full answer