PEER ADVISORY GROUPS FOR THE CANNABIS INDUSTRY?

As cited in a published paper by Kayla Doerr of Texas A&M University, the generic term ‘peer advisory group’ is, in essence, an information exchange established for the sake of…

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THE BURGEONING CANNABIS INDUSTRY: M&A OPPORTUNITIES TO CONSIDER

Much has been written about the size and growth of the Cannabis Industry.  Mergers & acquisitions have —and will likely — continue to play a huge role in this large…

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CANNABIS M&A PREPAREDNESS FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSACTION

Many have indicated the hopes & dreams of most cannabis companies are to be acquired. Are you one of them? Are you ready or getting ready for this major goal?…

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CANNABIS ACCOUNTING ISSUES CREATE A MINEFIELD FOR CANNABIS COMPANIES

As a lead partner in our firm’s services to the Cannabis industry clients, my goal is to help make hardworking people’s dreams come true. These days, it involves preparing companies…

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CANNABIS: LEGAL OR ILLEGAL?

The Impact of Cannabis Being Federally Illegal There is much written on this important topic. Cannabis is now legal in many states; however, cannabis remains illegal at the federal level….

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COVID AND ESTATE PLANNING

So many things have taken a backseat to Covid during the last year that I was surprised last week by one that has not – estate planning. A contact reached…

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XP&A – EXTENDING FP&A BEYOND THE BOUNDARIES OF FINANCE

Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is an essential financial activity in companies of all sizes. FP&A provides finance teams with a structured approach to budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and management reporting. These activities are…

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PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) 2.0

The economic fallout from COVID-19 has continued to wreak havoc with hundreds of thousands of small businesses shuttering their businesses. After months of Congressional wrangling, the recently passed 2021 Consolidated…

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PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN FORGIVENESS: MY 24 WEEK COVERED PERIOD HAS ENDED OR ALMOST ENDED. WHAT’S NEXT?

The CARES Act’s PPP program put $525 billion into the hands of small businesses to retain and pay employees and to assist in paying rent and utility expenses during the…

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FORCE MAJEURE

This blog is one-part nostalgia and one-part cautionary tale. Take it with a grain of salt…but do not take it for granted. I recently completed a project wherein I assisted…

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