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Accounting, Auditing, and Tax Considerations for the Cannabis Industry

Monday, June 17
 12:45pm - 4:15pm

(Check-In 12:40pm)

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4.00 Credits

Member Price $140.00

Price will increase by $20 after 6/10

Non-Member Price $205.00

Price will increase by $20 after 6/10

Overview

States have been passing legislation that legalizes cannabis for medicinal and recreational use, and the producers and retailers in this industry have been growing. Accounting and financial professionals are now tasked with navigating the often contrary state and federal laws. With cannabis being classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance under the Federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970 and subject to federal prosecution, but allowed to be sold in an increasing number of states, what are the major accounting and tax issues (federal and state) that impact this industry? This course will provide the basic guidance that accounting professionals need to know to offer services in the cannabis industry.

Objectives

Participants will be able to:

  • Recognize state reporting rules for a cannabis business
  • Recognize federal reporting rules for a cannabis business
  • Properly account for a cannabis business
  • Identify and implement appropriate internal controls for a cannabis business
  • Differentiate federal income tax issues between ordinary business and a cannabis business
  • Use knowledge of IRC Section 280E to determine what deductions are not allowed for a cannabis business
  • Identify and apply various state and local tax issues that apply to the sale of cannabis
  • Designed For

    Any accounting or financial professional that works directly or indirectly in the cannabis industry or is interested in learning more about how this recent state legislation is impacting the accounting profession.

    Prerequisites

    Basic auditing, accounting, and tax experience

    Preparation

    None

    Notice

    By registering for this program and, accordingly, receiving the eMaterials, you’re acknowledging that you understand both the copyright restrictions on your eMaterials and the CTCPA cancellation policy. https://www.ctcpas.org/events/cpe-policies

    Leader(s):

    Leader Bios

    Kenneth Heaslip, Managing Member, Kenn Heaslip Seminars, LLC

    Kenn is a top-rated instructor who has been leading dynamic, interactive and informative accounting programs for over 20 years.

    He has extensive experience teaching all levels of accounting, auditing, ethics, fraud, SSARS, and other practice-related subjects, and has presented to groups at all levels, from students to seasoned professionals.

    Kenn’s presentations focus on practical applications and include discussions among participants, examples, and case studies.

    He consistently receives high ratings and evaluations in his presentations.

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    Non-Member Price $205.00

    Member Price $140.00