Cannabis Accounting • 280E • CFO Advisory
Michigan Cannabis CPA & Accounting Services
Licensed cannabis businesses in Michigan operate under the Cannabis Regulatory Agency, report inventory in the statewide monitoring system, and file federal returns shaped by Section 280E. We provide the accounting, tax, and advisory work that keeps those obligations aligned with reliable financial records.
- Accounting
- Inventory-based close
- 280E
- Documented costing
- CFO
- Forecast and reporting
- Compliance
- Seed-to-sale reconciliation

Cannabis Accounting Services
Licensed operators need accounting built around inventory, not around a generic small-business template. We maintain the ledger, reconcile it to the systems that regulators and lenders rely on, and close each month on a predictable schedule.
- Cannabis-specific chart of accounts with departmental coding
- Monthly close, reconciliations, and statement packages
- Payroll coding that supports production cost identification
- Regulatory recordkeeping aligned to the accounting records
280E Tax Planning and Compliance
Section 280E disallows most operating deductions for businesses trafficking in a federally controlled substance, which leaves inventory costing as the central discipline. We document the methodology, apply it consistently, and keep the workpapers that support the positions on your return.
Inventory and Cost of Goods Sold
Costs are classified as capitalizable or period costs at entry, with allocation drivers documented and applied the same way every month.
Tax Preparation and Estimates
Returns are prepared from a closed trial balance with schedules tracing each material line back to the underlying records, and estimates are recalculated through the year.
Financial Reporting and Fractional CFO Advisory
Reporting that arrives on time, in a consistent format, is what makes financial information useful. Advisory engagements add forecasting, capital planning, and board-ready packages for operators who need senior financial judgment without a full-time hire.
- Monthly statements with prior-period and budget comparison
- Thirteen-week cash forecasting and working capital analysis
- Margin, labor, and inventory turn reporting by location
- Lender and investor reporting drawn from the same numbers
Internal Controls and Audit Preparation
Cash-intensive operations with inventory-driven cost of goods sold benefit from documented controls and a standing audit file. Segregation of duties, adjustment authorization, and retained reconciliations turn an examination into a retrieval exercise rather than a reconstruction.
Accounting and Advisory Services
280E Tax Planning and Compliance
Section 280E planning, cost of goods sold methodology, and documentation support for licensed cannabis operators throughout Michigan.
Read moreDispensary Accounting
Retail cannabis accounting covering point-of-sale reconciliation, cash controls, inventory valuation, and monthly close for licensed provisioning centers.
Read moreCultivation Accounting
Cost accounting for cannabis growers: batch costing, capitalized production costs, yield analysis, and inventory reconciliation across the grow cycle.
Read moreManufacturing Accounting
Process costing, yield tracking, and bill-of-materials accounting for extraction and infused product manufacturers operating under state licensure.
Read moreTax Preparation
Federal and state tax return preparation for licensed cannabis businesses, with inventory-driven cost of goods sold support and reconciled workpapers.
Read moreFractional CFO Advisory
Part-time CFO support for licensed cannabis operators: forecasting, capital planning, KPI reporting, and board-ready financial packages.
Read moreSeed-to-Sale Reconciliation
Reconciliation between the statewide monitoring system, inventory subledgers, and the general ledger for licensed Michigan cannabis operators.
Read moreAudit Representation
Representation and document support for licensed cannabis businesses facing federal examination, state tax review, or regulatory inspection.
Read moreCannabis Bookkeeping
Monthly bookkeeping built for licensed cannabis operators, including 280E-aware chart of accounts, reconciliations, and close packages.
Read moreFinancial Reporting
Monthly financial statements, KPI dashboards, and stakeholder reporting packages prepared for licensed cannabis operators.
Read moreSales and Excise Tax Compliance
Sales and excise tax calculation, accrual, filing support, and reconciliation for licensed cannabis retailers operating in Michigan.
Read morePayroll Services
Payroll processing and departmental labor allocation for licensed cannabis operators, including production labor capitalization support.
Read moreEntity Structuring
Entity structure analysis for cannabis operators covering license holding, real estate, management arrangements, and multi-entity groups.
Read moreCash Flow Planning
Cash forecasting, working capital analysis, and cash control design for licensed cannabis operators managing tax and inventory demands.
Read moreBusiness Advisory
Advisory support for licensed cannabis operators: expansion analysis, pricing review, internal controls, and operational financial planning.
Read moreOperators We Serve
Dispensaries
Accounting, inventory, and tax support for licensed retail cannabis stores, covering point-of-sale reconciliation, cash controls, and margin reporting.
Read moreCultivators
Batch costing, yield analysis, and inventory accounting for licensed cannabis growers, from propagation through harvest and transfer.
Read moreManufacturers
Process costing, yield variance, and inventory accounting for licensed extraction and infused product manufacturers.
Read moreProcessors
Cost accounting and compliance support for licensed processors handling extraction, refinement, and bulk product conversion.
Read moreDistributors
Wholesale accounting, receivable management, and transfer reconciliation for licensed cannabis distribution and secure transport operations.
Read moreDelivery Services
Accounting support for licensed cannabis delivery operations covering route costing, cash handling, driver payroll, and order reconciliation.
Read moreTesting Laboratories
Service revenue recognition, equipment accounting, and cost analysis for licensed cannabis safety compliance testing laboratories.
Read moreCannabis Brands
Financial support for cannabis brands and licensing companies, covering co-packing arrangements, royalty accounting, and margin analysis.
Read moreAncillary Businesses
Accounting and tax services for non-plant-touching companies serving the cannabis sector, including equipment, technology, and professional service firms.
Read moreMulti-State Operators
Consolidated reporting, intercompany accounting, and multi-jurisdiction compliance support for cannabis groups operating across state lines.
Read moreGuides and Reference
280E Explained
A plain-language explanation of Internal Revenue Code Section 280E, what it disallows, and how inventory costing determines recoverable cost.
Read moreCannabis Accounting Guide
A practical guide to accounting for licensed cannabis businesses: chart of accounts, inventory costing, reconciliation, and monthly close.
Read moreBookkeeping Guide
Daily, weekly, and monthly bookkeeping routines for licensed cannabis businesses, with reconciliation checklists and coding standards.
Read moreSeed-to-Sale Guide
How to reconcile the statewide monitoring system with accounting records, including variance causes, cadence, and documentation practices.
Read moreCFO Guide
A guide to financial leadership for cannabis operators, covering forecasting, KPI selection, capital planning, and board reporting.
Read moreDispensary Accounting Guide
Retail cannabis accounting practices: daily close, inventory valuation, tax accrual, discount tracking, and margin reporting for licensed stores.
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions
- What does a cannabis-focused accounting firm do differently?
- The work is organized around inventory costing, seed-to-sale reconciliation, and the federal deduction limits that apply to licensed operators. Those requirements shape the chart of accounts and the monthly close from the start rather than being addressed at year end.
- Which types of licensed businesses do you support in Michigan?
- Retailers, cultivators, processors, manufacturers, distributors, delivery operations, testing laboratories, brands, ancillary companies, and multi-state groups with Michigan operations.
- Can you take over books that are behind?
- Yes. Catch-up work starts with a diagnostic so we can establish a supportable opening position before bringing periods current in sequence.
- How do engagements usually begin?
- With a consultation covering license types, current systems, record condition, and reporting needs, followed by a written scope and pricing before any work starts.
Discuss Your Operation With a Cannabis Accounting Specialist
Call to talk through your license types, current records, and reporting needs, or schedule a consultation at a time that works for your team.