There is a thriving need for complex and accurate accounting in the cannabis industry.

While it is already legal to sell in 30 states, cannabis is still considered a Schedule I Controlled Substance under federal law. Despite how someone may personally feel on the subject, legal cannabis is a booming business segment that has a sizable need for proper accounting practices.

But is it legal? Would the risk that comes with the territory be worth putting your business at risk?

Let’s look at some i...

As the cannabis space matures, it's becoming increasingly populated with service providers from a diverse range of ancillary industries. Among them, accountants and bookkeepers have become some of the most sought-after specialists in the field. Running a cannabis business are entirely distinct from any other sector, and most cannabis CEOs lack the skill set to circumvent the countless risks involved. For this reason, a majority of cannabis companies require guidance from experienced and knowledg...

With most big accounting firms still avoiding the cannabis industry, small accounting firms are undoubtedly in the right place at the right time.

Equipped with a specialized skill set and sophisticated financial knowledge, CPA’s and other accounting professionals have the opportunity to enter a burgeoning market—projected to reach an economic impact of $70 billion in the U.S. by 2021.

In this article, Andrew shares a few key steps that you can take right away to get your foot in the door.

Rea...

After spending 10's of thousands of dollars on coaching and eduction to grow my business, the one nugget that actually helped me grow most, was finding my niche.

By doing so, I was able to:
- Double down on more focused marketing efforts
- Position myself as an expert
- Charge more for my services
- Streamline, and provide more specialized services to my clients

…and so much more.

It may seem like you will miss out on business if you only work within a niche; however, the benefits outweigh the st...

Naomi Granger, CPA, MBA, took a leap of faith and it paid off. And it’s still paying off.

With more than 12 years of public accounting experience, working her way up the ranks to senior management at PwC, Granger wanted more. She wanted flexibility and ownership of her time and schedule. So, she started researching how to start a remote accounting practice.

The key? Honing in on one niche. And not just any niche. An industry she could really sink her teeth into.

She considered working with prof...

If you're an accountant, cannabis business owner, or operations manager, the following guide should help you understand how DOPE CFO can provide you with proper accounting practices.   

Make sure you tune in to DOPE CFO's Andrew Hunzicker feature on the Periodic Effects: Cannabis Business Podcast!  Visit http://www.periodiceffects.com/episodes/e048 to listen.

To view it on Bloomberg.com, click HERE! 

IRS found that due to poor record-keeping, lack of check registers, no physical inventory counts, incorrect Cost of good sold allocations and much more caused $78k in penalties

The Tax Court in Alterman upheld the imposition of a 20% tax penalty on the taxpayer for the underpayment of the tax liability resulting from the deductions taken. Various medical and recreational marijuana practices have been legalized in the majority of the states but the last major hurdle, the Section 280E prohibition...