A 36-page guide that grounds you in §280E, §471 COGS, and the chart of accounts — plus a readiness scorecard and a 30-question self-assessment to show you exactly where you stand.
The guide is for any accounting professional weighing — or already taking — cannabis work, who wants the federal lay of the land before going deeper.
You keep hearing about §280E and cannabis clients and want to understand the real mechanics.
You have a prospect or client and want to be sure you won't make a six-figure mistake.
You're ready to specialize and want to preview the depth before enrolling in Track 1.
The guide is built to teach the what and the why — and to show you honestly how ready you are to serve a cannabis client today.
The full federal foundation — orientation, §280E, §471, chart of accounts, entities, and compliance.
Five cautionary cases showing how a six-figure mistake actually happens — and how to avoid it.
Fifteen questions to assess, honestly, whether you're ready to take a cannabis client.
With a full answer key — each miss keyed to the Track 1 module that covers it.
The federal terms, statutes, and key figures, all in one place to keep at hand.
A structured path from this guide into the Foundation track — with your $47 credited.
Yes — and it's credited in full toward Track 1 enrollment, so for anyone who continues, the guide effectively costs nothing.
No — it's 100% federal, applicable in all 50 states. State-specific guidance is available separately.
No. It's written for bookkeepers, EAs, and accountants at every credential level.
No — it's an educational resource and does not create a practitioner-client relationship. Always verify current law before advising clients.
The lowest-risk way to step into cannabis accounting — and see whether the niche is for you.