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Medical Marijuana & Cannabis Business
The Green Rush: What CPAs Should Know Before Considering Cannabis Clients
As the cannabis industry grows, more—and more complex—opportunities for CPAs arise. Before rushing into serving this unique client base, here are some challenges and risks CPAs and their firms should consider.
Illinois’ Cannabis Industry: What Accountants Need to Know
As more states move to legalize marijuana, accounting professionals must stay ahead of the curve to help serve this unique, complex niche.
In the Weeds: CPAs and Legal Cannabis
Cannabis businesses need finance talent, but is jumping into this complex and rapidly growing industry right for you?
Flourishing in the Land of Lincoln
Even in hard times, these Illinois industries are seeing major growth. Here’s how CPAs can get on board.
Counting on Cannabis
How CPAs and financial professionals can navigate the fast-changing world of weed.
The CPA’s Intro to Hemp and CBD Accounting
To serve one of the fastest growing industries in the country, CPAs must understand how accounting for hemp and hemp-derived CBD is different—and why it’s a great growth opportunity.
Weeding Through the Ethics of Serving Cannabis Clients
As Illinois eyes capitalizing on cannabis, CPAs have much to consider.
Capitalizing on Cannabis
CPAs willing to wade through the weeds of evolving regulations and risk can find growing opportunities in the medicinal and recreational marijuana markets.
3 Things to Scrutinize Before Engaging With Legal Cannabis Companies
Watch for these red flags to ensure your investment, partnership, employment, or other engagement with a legal cannabis business doesn’t go up in smoke.
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