ARTICLE · 20 MARCH 2018

Blockchain Set To Disrupt Business As Usual

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Growing public awareness with respect to blockchain technology has sparked interest from major governments, financial institutions and individuals around the world.

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Technology is changing at an unprecedented rate. Not only will these changes affect the way we do business, but some changes – such as blockchain – will significantly affect the amount of time spent performing audits.

Growing public awareness with respect to blockchain technology has sparked interest from major governments, financial institutions and individuals around the world. First established through Bitcoin, blockchain technology continues to rapidly evolve and solve issues presented in today's world. While the potential uses of this technology appear boundless, only one thing is certain: blockchain is poised to socially revolutionize society's current means of exchange.

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