The Cannabis Accounting Podcast

The Cannabis Accounting Podcast discusses the ins and outs of cannabis/cbd/hemp accounting. Topics include 280E, chart of accounts, starting & growing your own firm, overcoming software challenges, and more! Looking to get into cannabis accounting? To learn more visit dopecfo.com.

The Cannabis Accounting Podcast is a business podcast hosted by DOPE CFO, with 223 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  The Cannabis Accounting Podcast

  EP 222: Why Small Cannabis Companies Are Beating the Big MSOs

  Aug 11, 202649 min

  In this episode of the Cannabis Accounting Podcast, host Raymond Guns sits down with Mitch Osak, Founder and President of Quanta Consulting, to unpack why small cannabis operators are outperforming the giants, and what it actually takes to raise and deploy capital the right way in this industry.Mitch has been in cannabis since 2016, working with over 200 companies across the globe, from Canada's earliest licensed producers to today's US and European operators navigating exports, M&A, and Schedule III.Mitch breaks down: Why small beats big in cannabis: Larger operators spread capital across cultivation, retail, and product lines and end up competing everywhere, winning nowhere. Smaller companies with less capital tend to post higher ROI and better cash flow because they're forced to focus. The real lesson on raising capital: It was never about how much money you raise, it's about how you allocate it. Mitch breaks down how the "biggest greenhouse wins" mentality created oversupply and undifferentiated brands across Canada. What it actually takes to export: Before chasing EU or Australian markets, Mitch walks through the real timeline (2-4 years for EU GMP certification) and the capacity, brand, and compliance groundwork that has to come first. Why big alcohol and big pharma aren't rushing in: Despite the fear that big business will swallow cannabis once it's federally legal, Mitch explains why companies like Procter & Gamble are in no hurry, and what would actually change that.⚖️ What Schedule III really unlocks: Mitch walks through what changes for DEA export waivers and why pharma may be the sector most likely to move first.If you're running a $5-20 million cannabis company and wondering whether to chase growth or double down on what's working, Mitch makes the case that staying focused is the advantage, not the compromise. His read on where the next few years are headed is grounded in two hundred-plus client engagements, not speculation.Subscribe for deep dives on cannabis business, accounting, regs, and growth! Mitch Osak: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchellosak/

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  EP 221: Rescheduling Is a Done Deal. Here's What Happens Next. | Cannabis Industry Updates

  Aug 3, 20269 min

  In this episode of the Cannabis Accounting Podcast, Andrew Hunzicker, founder of DOPE CFO, recaps the biggest cannabis industry news from July 2026. Listen to learn about: ✅ Medical cannabis permanently moved to Schedule III by the DOJ and DEA in April — why Andrew calls it the biggest cannabis news of the century, and why most people missed what it actually means ✅ 280E no longer applies to medical cannabis operators — what a 25% improvement in cash flow and bottom line means for operators, investors, and lenders right now ✅ The ALJ hearing on full recreational rescheduling just wrapped — why the anti-cannabis groups' own witnesses admitted cannabis meets the Schedule III definition, and what to expect from closing arguments on August 17th ✅ Why two administrations, four federal agencies (HHS, FDA, DEA, DOJ), and 93% of 50,000 public comments make the anti-rescheduling lawsuits a losing battle ✅ The MORE Act back in Congress — what full descheduling looks like and why cannabis treated like alcohol is closer than most people think ✅ 85% of healthcare professionals already recommending cannabis, teen use down nearly 50% after legalization, and $28 billion in state tax revenue — why holdout states are running out of reasons Articles mentioned in this episode: https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/cannabis-rescheduling/news/15828911/dea-comes-out-swinging-in-cannabis-rescheduling-hearing https://www.marijuanamoment.net/inside-the-deas-marijuana-rescheduling-hearing-what-i-saw-who-was-missing-and-why-it-matters-op-ed https://norml.org/news/2026/07/02/report-adult-use-cannabis-markets-have-generated-over-28-billion-in-state-tax-revenue https://thehill.com/opinion/healthcare/5954552-controlled-substances-act-marijuana https://themarijuanaherald.com/2026/07/the-history-of-cannabis-legalization-in-the-united-states https://ganjapreneur.com/85-of-u-s-healthcare-professionals-believe-cannabis-has-medical-utility https://ganjapreneur.com/kansas-governor-candidate-pushes-cannabis-legalization-platform https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oZL8VjdDkw https://themarijuanaherald.com/2026/07/dea-judge-sets-august-17-deadline-for-final-briefs-following-conclusion-of-federal-marijuana-rescheduling-hearing https://moritzlaw.osu.edu/faculty-and-research/drug-enforcement-and-policy-center/research-and-grants/policy-and-data-analyses/federal-marijuana-rescheduling https://thepulse.hollandhart.com/post/102ncn4/schrodingers-schedule-how-the-feds-made-the-cannabis-plant-both-illegal-and-not https://ganjapreneur.com/teen-cannabis-use-dropped-by-more-than-60-in-minnesota-after-legalization https://themarijuanaherald.com/2026/07/glass-house-brands-hires-former-dea-official-to-advise-on-potential-interstate-marijuana-commerce-and-exports

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  EP 220: Why Cannabis Rescheduling Won't Fix Payment Processing

  Jul 19, 202636 min

  In this episode of the Cannabis Accounting Podcast, host Raymond Guns sits down with Don Raleigh III, Revenue Operations Manager at Evolve Payment and award-winning payments and AR compliance leader, to pull back the curtain on what's actually happening with cannabis payment compliance right now — and why most operators are more exposed than they realize. Don talks about: Why credit card processing for cannabis is not compliant, no matter what any provider claims, and the exact question to ask any vendor pitching a "compliant" solution The June 15th deactivation of 6,000 payment terminals nationwide, and why Visa and Mastercard's use of AI is accelerating these shutdowns The three payment methods that actually are compliant today, and how each one really works in practice Why cannabis rescheduling doesn't unlock the card brands, and Don's 5 to 10 year timeline for when Visa and Mastercard will actually engage The operators who get their payment infrastructure right now — before the next shutdown wave hits — will be the ones still standing when the card networks eventually open the door. Subscribe for deep dives on cannabis business, accounting, regs, and growth!

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  EP219: Fewer Clients. Better Fees.

  Jul 15, 202612 min

  We'll walk you through the three pillars of a thriving specialized cannabis CFO practice, and show you exactly how DOPE CFO gets you serving cannabis operators at the highest level, faster. --- In this video, Andrew Hunzicker, CPA and founder of DOPE CFO, breaks down the strategic shift that separates a bookkeeper or generalist accountant from a specialized fractional CFO commanding premium retainers. You'll learn why bookkeeping, payroll, tax preparation, and audit are racing toward zero under AI, and how to reposition your accounting practice around forward-looking value work like tax planning, cash flow forecasting, strategic advisory, and CFO-level services. Andrew walks through the path from generalist bookkeeper to specialized cannabis CFO, the five-part playbook for building a six-figure advisory firm with three to five high-paying clients, and how the recent federal cannabis rescheduling to Schedule III opens the biggest window for accountants in decades. Andrew has trained thousands of accountants over the last eight years, both through DOPE CFO and at national firms. He helps plan and lead the AICPA Cannabis Conference every year and started his career at a Big Four firm. Andrew covers: - Why bookkeeping, tax prep, payroll, and audit are all racing to zero (PwC says end-to-end AI audit by the end of this year) - The exact split between cost work and value work, and why clients happily pay premium fees for the second - Why tax planning is easier than tax prep, and puts real money back in a client's pocket - The "number two to the CEO" positioning that AICPA finally co-opted, and how it changes what you charge - The 15th-to-18th monthly cadence Andrew runs for every client, and what fills the second half of the month - The five-part path from generalist to specialist, and why cannabis and hemp check every box right now This is what a real specialized CFO practice looks like when the pricing model actually reflects the value delivered.

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  Episode #218

  EP218: Cannabis Legitimacy Starts With Your CPA (Here's Why That Matters)

  Jul 7, 202635 min

  In this episode of the Cannabis Accounting Podcast, host Raymond Guns sits down with Mark Waller, Director of Client Accounting Services at SAX and former owner of Moore & Waller CPAs. Mark has one simple belief: if you don't fix cash flow first, nothing else matters. Not 280E. Not tax strategy. Not compliance. Cash flow kills more cannabis businesses than any of those combined. Mark spent 20 years in traditional accounting before launching his own cannabis CPA firm during COVID. He merged into SAX in January 2026 and now runs their cannabis practice. He has watched operators obsess over tax optimization while their bank accounts drain to zero. And he keeps seeing the same mistake destroy businesses over and over again. He talks about: 💸 Why 99 out of 100 failed cannabis businesses ran out of cash, not tax problems. The businesses that close their doors do it because they have no cash left. Everything else is secondary. 📊 The CAS-first approach that keeps clients in business. Bookkeeping drives weekly reports. Weekly reports drive monthly financials. Monthly financials drive tax prep. You cannot skip steps. ⏳ Minnesota's slow adult-use rollout and what every new market gets wrong. Minnesota legalized in August 2023. Stores are just now opening in April 2026. Every state takes longer than expected. Lawsuits and refunding delays are guaranteed. 📞 Why calling clients beats AI tools and email marketing. Everyone is chasing automation. Mark is doing the opposite. SAX is picking up the phone. Live conversations solve problems 10x faster than spreadsheets and emails. 🏛️ How CPAs legitimize cannabis and reduce stigma in real time. When CPAs work in cannabis, it signals to banks, investors, and lenders that this is a real industry with real businesses. Mark's mother-in-law went from skeptical to asking for cannabis beverages in his fridge. Hit subscribe for more deep dives on cannabis business, finance, and strategy. 🌱

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