Armanino LLP

Armanino is one of the 20 largest independent accounting and business consulting firms in the nation and the preeminent provider of these services to the cannabis industry. Our clients face constantly changing legislation, the need for transformation to enable continued growth and a lack of resources to handle complex compliance and business challenges. We understand the industry’s obstacles because we’ve partnered with our clients from the startup stage through immense growth. We’ve done the grunt work and helped clients problem solve and identify solutions.

We also help cannabis investors make sure the businesses they invest in have a strong operational framework and the right controls and technology in place to adapt quickly to an ever-changing environment.

Armanino provides industry-leading accounting, tax, HR, audit and consulting services tailored to the needs of growers, manufacturers, distributors, dispensaries and related businesses. We help clients achieve sustainable profitability through:

• Business Management: We provide a complete spectrum of business/family concierge services for cannabis investors and family offices.
• Technology: We offer best-of-breed technology platforms with predictable pricing at every growth stage.
• Taxation: Our tax professionals are experts in cannabis-specific issues like IRC Section 280E. We also specialize in cultivation, excise and other local taxes in all states where cannabis is legal.
• Cash Management: We help cannabis businesses adopt best practices to securely receive, store and transport cash.
• Finance and Accounting: We help you secure the necessary resources, whether it’s outsourced support or finding qualified employees.
• Audit and Assurance: Our team conducts timely and efficient external audits that don’t disrupt your business.
• Compliance: Our experts help navigate stringent state laws and regulations to mitigate risk exposure.