Last modified: 2019-11-07
Abstract
The recent increase in security breaches within technology infrastructure across various organizations has increased the demand for security around financial transactions. The emergence of blockchain technology can provide organizations the added security and financial trail that is demanded by stakeholders. Blockchains’ integration with ERP systems is ushering in a new opportunity for organizations to meld old processes with advanced technology to enhance security. As companies begin to integrate blockchain technology with their enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, such as SAP, it is essential for universities to implement these concepts into the university curriculum. The purpose of an introduction to Blockchain using and ERP system allows for students to understand the process of this new technology used within organizations informational systems. Discussed within this article is the identification of current blockchain uses, benefits, and opportunities as it pertains to Accounting and Information Technology (IT) students. This paper adds to the body of knowledge and provides reasoning for education in Blockchain through ERP for educators teaching Accounting and IT courses.