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Cannabis Accounting 101: How to Stay Compliant, Reduce Risk, and Maximize Profits
Cannabis operators are challenged at every turn. Regulatory and tax compliance are essential to business continuity, but stringent requirements often come at a cost. Considering the limitations placed upon the industry by IRC 280E, which prevents cannabis businesses from deducting even the most basic business expenses at the federal level, margins are tight (a gross understatement). To ensure success in this challenging environment, operators must apply diligence with their accounting to stay compliant, minimize risk, and maximize profits.

A Local Guide to Southern California Cannabis Taxes: What LA, San Diego, and Riverside Dispensaries Need to Know
Cannabis dispensaries in Southern California have unique tax concerns. In addition to federal taxes and the onerous burdens of IRC 280E, they must maintain separate accounting for state taxes to maximize deductions, while adhering to local cannabis tax legislation that varies significantly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Today, we’ll discuss California cannabis taxes, with a particular focus on Los Angeles, San Diego, and Riverside dispensaries, and how local retail taxes can impact their accounting.

The Budget Process: A Step-by-Step Guide for Marijuana Businesses
Budgeting is critical to business success – perhaps even more so in the cannabis industry as operators grapple with tight margins, regulation, and stringent taxation. Budgeting enables better decision-making and helps business owners establish and track progress toward financial goals. Suffice it to say that with a firm grip on your budget, you’ll be on the road to financial stability in no time.

Four Cash Flow KPIs Dispensaries Must Track
Cash flow is the lifeblood of dispensaries. Tracking cash flow and cash flow KPIs can help you stay on top of your shop’s performance. Here are the four KPIs every dispensary must track.

The AP Process: A Step-by-Step Guide to Accounts Payable
Your Accounts Payable process makes all the difference in ensuring your business finances are in order. Staying on top of AP means you’re never behind on bills or payments, helping you build trust with your suppliers and ensuring strong vendor relationships.

7 Innovative Ways to Improve Cannabis Cash Flow
If your cannabis or hemp operation’s cash flow could use a little reinvention we’ve got a few creative tips to help you move it in the right direction.
