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Being a trailblazer is challenging 

If you’re in the cannabis industry, you know it demands grit, perseverance, and the ability to adapt and overcome to move forward. 

The cannabis sector is growing at an unprecedented pace, and as more U.S. states legalize cannabis and consumer demand increases, the market opportunities are enormous. Still, navigating the cannabis industry can be extraordinarily complex. 

Crowe is one of the largest accounting, consulting, and technology firms in the United States. Since 2014, we’ve been working with cannabis companies across the nation, and we’re continually dedicated to serving the industry’s multiple sectors. In fact, Crowe was named Best Cannabis Accounting Firm for its dedication in helping clients navigate the complex arena of cannabis accounting and Section 280E.*

For us, this isn’t just work. It’s passion. 

As one of the first national accounting firms to serve cannabis businesses, Crowe has been at the forefront of professionalizing the cannabis industry. What’s more, we have members on the U.S. Cannabis Council and support social equity and the inclusion of women and people of color in every aspect of the industry.

We understand cannabis and the culture around it. 

Manage growth 

Lay the groundwork for long-term, sustainable growth.

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Evolve quickly

Strengthen internal controls and improve operational excellence with our accounting advisory services. 

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Maintain compliance

Stay on top of changing regulations and tax laws.

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Lay the groundwork for long-term, sustainable growth.

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Strengthen internal controls and improve operational excellence with our accounting advisory services. 

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Stay on top of changing regulations and tax laws.

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We’re proud to serve the cannabis industry 

Our Crowe team has worked with all types of cannabis-related businesses across the U.S. From startup cultivators to multistate dispensaries, we put our decades of experience at your service to help streamline your company’s processes. This could result in optimized times, costs, and resources. 

Cultivators
Tap into our 75 years of agribusiness background for support with valuation and commodity cost methodology.
Cultivators
Brands
Get answers about intellectual property, licensing, valuation, IRC Section 280E, and transfer pricing considerations.
Brands
Dispensaries
Refine your focus on cash controls, inventory methods, sales and use, and excise taxation.
Dispensaries
Manufacturers
Get assistance with inventory management, accounting methodologies, and tax planning.
Manufacturers
Ancillary services
Navigate the cannabis ecosystem, including packaging, distribution, technology, security, and real estate.
Ancillary services
DE&I in the cannabis industry

A core value of progressive businesses

Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) is more than an initiative; it’s a fundamental principle in the cannabis industry. Hence, people and businesses in the cannabis field make tremendous efforts to ensure DE&I continues growing. DE&I growth can translate to more meaningful economic opportunities for women, people of color, and other historically underrepresented communities. 

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Bold companies deserve best-in-class services

To remain competitive in the cannabis industry’s highly regulated and maze-like environment, you need comprehensive expertise that can adapt to your unique business requirements.

Learn more about the industry-focused services, solutions, and tools our experienced team can provide to your cannabis company.

Tax planning & compliance

Our cannabis tax specialists can help you maintain compliance with complex local, state, and federal tax policies. These include IRC Section 280E, sales and use taxes, excise taxes, and international taxes.

Internal controls

Establish strong internal controls. Our cannabis specialists can help you set up an internal audit function, develop processes and procedures, maintain SOX compliance, and more – all with your budget in mind.

Accounting advisory

Unravel the complexities of cannabis accounting challenges. We can help you navigate accounting standards, work through strategic transactions, or undertake a finance transformation more efficiently.
Our cannabis tax specialists can help you maintain compliance with complex local, state, and federal tax policies. These include IRC Section 280E, sales and use taxes, excise taxes, and international taxes.
Establish strong internal controls. Our cannabis specialists can help you set up an internal audit function, develop processes and procedures, maintain SOX compliance, and more – all with your budget in mind.
Unravel the complexities of cannabis accounting challenges. We can help you navigate accounting standards, work through strategic transactions, or undertake a finance transformation more efficiently.

Mergers & acquisitions

Take the next step in your cannabis company’s evolution with confidence. Our deep-rooted valuation services can help determine your current business worth and maximize its value while mitigating risks as you approach an M&A transaction.

Audit & assurance

Get deep insights across the full spectrum of your cannabis audit needs. From review engagements to financial statement audits, our assurance practices adhere to the firm’s high standards.

Potential supply chain savings for cannabis companies
Take the next step in your cannabis company’s evolution with confidence. Our deep-rooted valuation services can help determine your current business worth and maximize its value while mitigating risks as you approach an M&A transaction.
Get deep insights across the full spectrum of your cannabis audit needs. From review engagements to financial statement audits, our assurance practices adhere to the firm’s high standards.
NetSuite for cannabis-related businesses

Unify your operations and increase productivity

A Crowe implementation of a NetSuite solution can help increase your cannabis company’s efficiency with standardized approaches. On top of that, it can offer support to provide superior employee experiences, streamline human resources management processes, and improve customer engagement. 

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ESG for cannabis companies

How an ESG strategy can help future-proof your business

Implementing an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy isn’t just a way to prove to your customers and investors that you care for the environment. It also can be an influential factor when deciding if they want to do business with your cannabis company. Why? Because customers and investors don’t just care where their money is going – they care where your money is going, too. 

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Go ahead. Tell us about your cannabis business needs. 

In the cannabis industry, there’s only one way to go – up. Precisely why, from seed to store; touching and non-touching – across cannabis, hemp, and CBD – our cannabis professionals are accessible and present to listen and can help you adapt to the unique demands of the cannabis industry.   
Tiffany Richardson
Managing Partner, Cannabis
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Marc A. Claybon
Principal, Tax
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Mike Varney
Partner, Consulting
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Qualified organizations only. Independence and regulatory restrictions may apply. Some firm services may not be available to all clients. Given the continued evolution and inconsistency of various state and federal cannabis-related laws, any company should seek competent legal advice relating to its involvement in the cannabis industry, including when considering a potential public offering as a cannabis-related company.

* Benzinga Cannabis Awards, September 2022