David McManus
Cannabis & Cybersecurity: AAFCPAs at the NY Cannabis Convention
Cannabis Operator Financial Tech & Cybersecurity: Mastering Financial Excellence and Security AAFCPAs Janice O’Reilly, CPA, CGMA, Partner and David McManus, CPA, CGMA, Tax Partner & National Cannabis Practice Leader have been invited to speak at this year’s New York Cannabis & Hemp Convention. Hosted by NECANN, the event is the only expo focused exclusively on […]
Year-End Tax Webinars: Optimize Your 2024 Tax Strategy
Save The Date: 2024 Year-End Tax Webinars Reviewing your tax strategies before the end of the calendar year is essential to uncover potential tax savings, ensure compliance, and optimize your financial decisions, which is why AAFCPAs annually hosts a series of complimentary webinars to help clients stay informed and prepared. Whether you are a business […]
CannCount, LLC Offers Data-Driven Solutions to Enhance Cannabis Operations
Boston, MA (September 12, 2024)—AAFCPAs, a preeminent 350+ employee CPA and consulting firm specializing in tax, assurance, accounting, wealth management, business process and IT advisory solutions, is pleased to announce the launch of CannCount, LLC. As a wholly owned subsidiary of AAFCPAs, CannCount leverages our many years of cannabis experience to provide seed to sale […]
The State of Cannabis Rescheduling: Where Does It Stand?
Cannabis Business Executive (September 3, 2024) – AAFCPAs would like to make cannabis clients aware that the public commentary period on cannabis rescheduling has ended, marking a key turning point in the ongoing debate over cannabis regulation. On July 22, the commentary period officially closed, with more than 43,000 comments submitted. The overwhelming majority of […]
Seeking Your Support for an Emjays Award Nomination
The Emjays International Cannabis Awards are returning Dec. 5 to the Pearl Theater inside The Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas! Nominations are open for 23 awards categories in the cannabis industry, including Financial Services of the Year (Accounting Firms, Banking, and Investment Firms). To be considered, companies must receive nominations from clients like you. […]
ESOPs May Be the Key to Operating Tax-free in the Cannabis Space
Cannabis operators focus heavily on tax mitigation, employee retention, growth strategies, and profitable exit. A properly structured ESOP is a great tool to accomplish all those goals and more. In a recent webinar, “Cannabis ESOPs – The Industry Game Changer”, AAFCPAs’ David McManus, CPA, CGMA, Tax Partner & National Cannabis Practice Leader and Joshua England, LLM, Esq., […]
Cannabis Ventures, Startup Best Practices, and Ways to Compete
Cannabis Business Executive (March 25, 2024) – Once relatively easy to break into, the cannabis industry now demands a leaner and more conservative approach to financial management along with precise forecasting and a great deal of patience. There are inherent risks, regulatory uncertainties, and financial challenges faced by new market entrants and established operators alike. […]
TerrAscend Corp. Joins Other Operators Changing 280E Tax Position
AAFCPAs would like to make cannabis clients aware that TerrAscend Corp., in its fourth-quarter earnings call, announced it would no longer be making tax payments under Section 280E of the Internal Revenue Code. The company’s Chief Financial Officer noted its legal basis in doing so comes from a legal interpretation based on a similar position […]
AAFCPAs Invited to Speak at NECANN-Boston Convention
AAFCPAs’ Vassilis Kontoglis, Janice O’Reilly, and Dave McManus have been invited to speak in two separate sessions at NECANN’s 2024 Boston Convention being held at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts. 2024 Key Cannabis Topics: Rescheduling, SAFER Banking, and M&A Speakers: Dave McManus, Ronald Lipof, Melissa Maranda, J.D., and Michael Ross When: Friday, March […]