Your Obstacles Are No Match for Our Solutions
STABILITY IN A BRAVE NEW WORLD
As a cannabis business leader, you understand there is more at stake than numbers underlined in red or black. You’re the vanguard of a paradigm shift that sees equal value in justice, transparency, and genuine connection to the culture.
There is no room for error in this competitive and heavily regulated marketplace. We are here to guide you into the next era of growth with a combination of accounting and financial precision, and an understanding of the human side of organizations risking it all to be pioneers in an emerging sector.
We support clients throughout the cannabis value chain with IRC 280E tax planning, audit services, accounting support, and everything else an operator needs to grow. Whether you’re just getting started, or looking to expand your presence, we’ll help align financials, operations, and social impact toward one singular goal: building an organization that thrives.
We serve
400+
cannabis, hemp, CBD and ancillary clients
All verticals
including cultivators, retailers, distributors, manufacturers, and ancillary companies
Legal markets
throughout the U.S. and select global markets
Solutions for Every Stage of the Biotech Lifecycle
Launch and Grow
Accounting Structure Design
- Chart of Accounts, controls and reporting
- Inventory accounting
- Financial reporting
Cannabis Tax Compliance
- Entity structure assessment
- Sales and excise tax payments
- 280E mitigation strategies
Operational Guidance
- Introductions to resources
- Help obtaining banking services
- Cash handling procedures and controls
- Temporary staffing
Build Value
Raising Capital
- Due diligence preparation
- Financial statement audit
- Monthly reporting
- Revenue / EBITDA optimization
- Quality of Earnings (QoE) reports
Advanced Tax Planning
- Partnership allocations
- Indirect tax support
- Exemptions and deductions
- Revenue recognition
- Transfer pricing
- International tax support
- State and local tax guidance
- IRS audit preparation and defense
Transaction Support
Public Company Services
- IPO readiness
- Financial statement audit
- Technical accounting
- Internal audit
- ESG advisory
M&A Support
- Due diligence
- Valuation services
- Integration support
- Tax impact analysis
- Entity restructuring
- Report for foreign investors
Cannabis Insights for Smarter Business
Industry Group Leader Scott Hammon spends time in both the cannabis and tech practices. While they might seem very different, both industries have seen rapid growth and are getting into new situations that don’t have analogies to core tax or accounting situations.
Industry Group Leader Scott Hammon speaks to the importance of communication. When working with clients, he makes sure to communicate insights in a way that’s meaningful and actionable.
Our Perspective, Your Benefit
Cannabis leaders ready to serve you
As you grow, you face complex risks and opportunities. Benefit from hands-on guidance focused on delivering top-to-bottom value for you and your organization.
Scott Hammon, CPA
Industry Group Leader
Barbara Webb, CPA
Tax Partner
T. Renee Parker, CPA
Tax Controversy Partner
Sarah McGuire, CPA
Consulting Partner
Francisco Colon, CPA, CFE, CGMA
Chief Innovation Officer | Partner
Melissa Ryan, CPA
Managing Director
Wendy Heiss, CPA, MBA
Assurance Partner
5th Annual
Impact Review
Cannabis 50
The Cannabis 50 is our annual list of individuals, organizations, entertainers, researchers, and others who made a positive impact on the cannabis industry.
This year’s honorees include large corporations, like Trulieve, Curaleaf and TerrAscend, entertainers and entrepreneurs, like Snoop Dogg and Willie Nelson, and nonprofits, advocates, and others contributing to positive growth in the cannabis industry.
See our full list and reasons why they were selected.
Solutions Built for You
Private Company Audit
Deliver stakeholder confidence and identify opportunities to improve with an audit approach tailored to your needs.
Enterprise Business Tax
Your goal is to drive growth on a large scale. Our goal is to identify strategic opportunities, streamline complexities, and deliver tax solutions that align with your enterprise’s needs.
Client Accounting Solutions
Benefit from a top-performing accounting function with tactical support.
Tax Advocacy and Resolution
Secure an optimal outcome in the event of an IRS tax audit with experienced guidance.
Transaction Advisory
Whether you’re buying or selling, you need to capitalize on every opportunity to maximize your return. With our support you can manage risk and uncover opportunities through every stage of the deal.
State and Local Tax
With varying regulations in every market, reduce exposure and maximize your opportunities to save.