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Digital Currency Services

Digital Currency Services

Keeping you ahead of the curve in an evolving landscape.
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Overview

In the ever evolving world of digital currencies, where growth is rapid, opportunities are global, and regulations continually unfold, Friedman LLP’s specialized knowledge brings you peace of mind as you navigate the challenging landscape.

Friedman is proud to be at the forefront of this emerging industry, providing digital currency services to both domestic and international clients. Our expertise enables digital currency and distributed ledger technology companies, from start-ups to mature businesses, to innovate and create—knowing that their accounting, reporting and tax compliance requirements are properly managed and assessed.

Why choose Friedman LLP for your digital currency accounting needs?

  • At the forefront: Since regulations for digital currency transactions are still evolving, we are actively engaged in discussions regarding accounting policies and procedures with industry leaders and with the SEC. We have specific knowledge on best accounting practices for these transactions and the associated disclosures.
  • Extensive knowledge of your industry: We audit leaders in the digital currency industry, including the Bitcoin Investment Trust. Our experience should inspire confidence in other organizations looking for digital currency and blockchain accounting expertise.
  • Experience with an array of digital currencies: Friedman’s professionals are experienced in several digital currencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ethereum Classic, Ripple, Zcash, Monero, Dash and Litecoin. We also have experience with blockchain and other distributed ledger technologies.
  • Dedicated resources: Our dedicated team understands the complex challenges that companies face with digital currencies and the underlying technology, as well as the compliance requirements associated with these new and evolving markets.
  • Global expertise: Friedman’s international tax experts develop global holding structures that take into account the benefits of commercial and tax regimes in other jurisdictions. This helps ensure long-term global competitiveness for your digital currency or token offer.
  • Responsiveness: Our size and flexibility allow us to be more nimble and timely than larger firms, key characteristics in an industry that moves as quickly as digital currency. You will receive personal attention, frequent communication, quick resolution of issues, and proactive advice—the simple yet differentiating attributes among accounting firms.

Should you wish to explore how we might best serve your digital currency accounting needs, please contact us or a member of the digital currency services team.

Service Menu

Friedman LLP offers a full suite of audit, accounting, tax, and consulting services to the digital currency industry, including expertise in enterprise risk management (ERM), fraud assessment, and internal controls, to name a few.

Audit and Accounting:

  • Audit and assurance services (public and private companies)

  • Industry-specific accounting solutions, including valuation of digital currencies, proof of ownership of digital currencies, etc.

  • SEC filing support

  • Transactional support for initial public offerings, alternative public offerings and private investments in public equity

  • Accounting and reporting services for companies with investments in early-stage distributed ledger, digital currency, and fin-tech companies.

Tax:

  • Federal, state and local tax compliance and planning
  • International tax planning
  • Tax provision assistance and preparation
  • Global structuring for digital currency or token offers

Consulting:

  • Legal and regulatory compliance – e.g., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Investment Advisers Act, FCPA, etc.
  • Enterprise value at risk assessment and risk management services
  • Anti-bribery and corruption assessments – e.g., FCPA, BSA/AML, ISO 37001, etc.
  • SOX 404(a) and 404(b) ICFR “readiness” and assessment
  • Internal controls assessment
  • Internal audit - co-sourcing, outsourcing, transformation, and optimization
  • IT audit and security assessments; cyber-security awareness
  • SOC 1 and SOC 2 report “readiness” and assessment
  • Accounting policies and procedures
  • Productivity and process improvement and performance management and reporting – e.g., tax preparation workflow, performance dashboards, etc.
  • Systems implementation, documentation and project management

Insights & Events

  • May 22, 2018 Coindesk Consensus 2018 Conference | May 22-24

    Friedman LLP is sponsoring and exhibiting at the Consensus 2018 May 22-24 at the New York Hilton Midtown! The 4th...

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  • March 23, 2018 Steve Baum Talks Cryptocurrency in Exclusive Interview with TheBit Daily

    Friedman’s Senior Manager, Steve Baum describes the evolution of his cryptocurrency passion, shares his educational accounting advice and explains how...

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  • February 26, 2018 Blockchain Breakfast Series: Tax, Estate and Financial Planning Issues for Cryptocurrency Owners | February 26

    Tax season is upon us and if you are a token or crypto holder, 2017 was possibly an extraordinary year...

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  • January 31, 2018 5 Tips to Keep Cryptocurrency in your Wallet and out of Thieves’ Pockets

    If you own digital currency or are ready to invest in the space, it pays to know best practices to...

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  • March 23, 2018 Steve Baum Talks Cryptocurrency in Exclusive Interview with TheBit Daily

    Friedman’s Senior Manager, Steve Baum describes the evolution of his cryptocurrency passion, shares his educational accounting advice and explains how...

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  • January 31, 2018 5 Tips to Keep Cryptocurrency in your Wallet and out of Thieves’ Pockets

    If you own digital currency or are ready to invest in the space, it pays to know best practices to...

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  • December 9, 2017 New York Post Features Expert Cryptocurrency Insights from Robert Graham, CPA Partner

    Friedman's digital currency expert, Robert Graham, CPA, Partner was featured in an exclusive interview with the New York Post. Read his...

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  • December 1, 2017 Friedman LLP's Bob Graham Featured in MarketWatch

    Friedman LLP’s Robert Graham shares vital insights in MarketWatch’s “Uncle Sam is coming after your bitcoin gains” article. In discussing...

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  • October 2, 2017 Breaking News: IBREA announces Friedman LLP Bronze Level Corporate Partnership

    Alexandra Levin Kramer, President of IBREA shares, “We are very pleased to have Friedman LLP join us as a Corporate...

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  • August 7, 2017 Bitcoin Investors Must Report Gains to the IRS

    Learn how to follow the law by accurately reporting your gains to the Internal Revenue Service as you enjoy your...

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  • May 22, 2018 Coindesk Consensus 2018 Conference | May 22-24

    Friedman LLP is sponsoring and exhibiting at the Consensus 2018 May 22-24 at the New York Hilton Midtown! The 4th...

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  • February 26, 2018 Blockchain Breakfast Series: Tax, Estate and Financial Planning Issues for Cryptocurrency Owners | February 26

    Tax season is upon us and if you are a token or crypto holder, 2017 was possibly an extraordinary year...

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  • November 28, 2017 Coindesk "Consensus: Invest" Conference | November 28

    Friedman LLP’s Digital Currency Practice is excited to be a sponsor at Consensus: INVEST 2017. Stop by Exhibit #13 on...

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  • October 10, 2017 IBREA Blockchain & Real Estate Conference| October 10th

    Friedman LLP is a proud Bronze Sponsor of the International Blockchain Real Estate Association’s (IBREA) second annual conference, held this...

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  • May 22, 2017 Consensus 2017 | May 22-24

    Friedman LLP will sponsor Consensus 2017 presented by CoinDesk from May 22-24 at the New York Marriot Marquis. The 3rd...

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