Crypto-assets have experienced a huge surge over the past few years, with Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) raising in excess of $13 billion USD since 2014 amid zero regulation. Many believe these currencies will be the way of the future. Emmanuel De George PhD, ex-KPMG Melbourne auditor and current Associate Professor at London Business School, recently completed and published research into this market, and presented to us on the key Disclosures, Governance and Accounting for these products.

This was a unique opportunity for members to learn from a lecturer at a world leading business school, whilst networking and socialising with fellow Chartered Accountants at EY’s event space overlooking the Thames.