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Dope Featured In Green Entrepreneur | 7 Things You Need to Know Before Becoming a Dope Accountant

green entrepreneur press Nov 30, 2018

When Dope CFO first started it was to service actual cannabis clients such as dispensaries, grows, and edible makers, who were trying to understand and navigate the complex financials of the business. Here's our founders advice to those thinking about breaking into the often lucrative profession of cannabis accounting.

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Dope CFO featured in 'The Highs and Lows of Marijuana Banking' | Bank News

accounting bank news press Oct 22, 2018

Marijuana is legal in several U.S. states, however, it’s still not legal federally. This case causes obstacles for many banks and marijuana-related businesses (MRBs).

 President Obama’s administration allowed banks and legally established MRBs to do business, as long as banks complied with the extensive guidelines, which monitored the MRBs’ commercial activities and filed quarterly any suspicious activity reports. But on Jan. 4 Attorney General Jeff Sessions rescind...

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Could California's Pot Industry Hit the Same Wall as Oregon? | The Business Journal

Oregon has experienced a price spiral following the legalization of recreational cannabis in 2014. California, despite its population of over 39 million people and many tourists, may face the same problem. Oversupply is the primary market condition that has driven prices in Oregon.  

However,  the scenario of a California cannabis price spiral is unlikely. Now there is a push for federal laws to fully legalize cannabis and enable the interstate trade to fulfill demand across state...

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Cannabis Sales Booming In A State That 'Knows How To Regulate Vice'

accounting forbes nevada press Sep 17, 2018

Nevada experienced a tax windfall last fiscal year, exceeding reported expectations by $265 million in state tax revenue for recreational marijuana sales. And with these sales come an increased look at Nevada and how they are regulating this new industry. In the Forbes article "Cannabis Sales Booming In A State That 'Knows How To Regulate Vice'" they ask Dope CFOs Naomi Granger to weigh in:

“Accurate accounting helps cannabis companies minimize their tax burden and reduce the risk...

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Everything You Wanted to Know About Cannabis Accounting but were Afraid to Ask

Because Cannabis production involves four verticals: farming, chemical manufacturing, food production, and retails the accounting for business owners can become very complex without an experienced accountant knowledgeable in this unique industry - who is not only up to date on the day-to-day bookkeeping needs but also keeps up with the local, state and federal financial regulations which can often appear to contradict or at least confound each other.

The most recent issue of CPAFocus...

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3 Financial Mistakes Your Cannabis Business Can't Afford to Make

The industry is largely void of qualified financial professionals such as CPAs and bookkeepers, who can help Cannabis companies adhere to stringent regulations while mitigating the high risk of fines and penalties. In this article from Green Entrepreneur, Andrew Hunzicker mentions a few of the common financial mistakes cannabis businesses really can’t afford to make.

If your business or your clients are making these mistakes in their business and need help, feel free to reach out!...

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The CPA's Guide to Getting Started in Cannabis Accounting | Accounting Today.

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...

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Dope CFO Levels Up Its Offerings | CPATrendlines.com

cpa trendlines press Jul 27, 2018

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...

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E048 CFO Advice for Cannabis Industry | Periodic Effect: Cannabis Business Podcast

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.

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