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Crypto and Cost Basis for Accountants

Tuesday, 02 July 2019

Cryptocurrency’s explosion in 2017 vaulted alternative currencies into the mainstream arena. Accountants suddenly found themselves dealing with a property-fiat hybrid with little regulatory oversight and plenty of interest from companies and consumers alike.

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