FVC2059. Emerging Issues in Cannabis & Hemp Industries

This session will discuss emerging and evolving issues in cannabis in a post COVID-19 era, together with dealing with the tax burdens of IRC 280E and related cannabis industry tax compliance issues.  We will also discus caluation nuances in the cannabis niche, where to look for industry resources and data and SAFE Banking and the STATES Rights Act and other pending legislative initiatives.  The session will also look at managing issues of banking, cash management and payment processing in the cannabis industry and the challenges businesses face, together with opportunities for forensic accounting and valuation professionals.

Learning Objectives:

• Discuss the dynamic issues within the cannabis sector
• Recognize forensic consideratiions that are unique to the cannabis industry
• Identify what the value drivers are for investment in cannabis
• Distinguish engagement risk in working with cannabis industry clientele