Academy · Essentials Guide
The Free Lead-In · 100% Federal

The federal foundation, before you take a cannabis client.

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.

36Pages
9Chapters
30-QSelf-assessment
$47Credited to Track 1
Essentials Guide
$47 one-time
Instant download · Credited toward Track 1
  • §280E, §471 COGS & chart of accounts
  • The Cost of Getting It Wrong — 5 cautionary cases
  • 15-question readiness scorecard
  • 30-question self-assessment + answer key
  • Federal quick-reference glossary & FAQ
Get the Guide
Your $47 credits in full toward Track 1.
Who It's For

Your first step into the niche.

The guide is for any accounting professional weighing — or already taking — cannabis work, who wants the federal lay of the land before going deeper.

The curious

You keep hearing about §280E and cannabis clients and want to understand the real mechanics.

The cautious

You have a prospect or client and want to be sure you won't make a six-figure mistake.

The committed

You're ready to specialize and want to preview the depth before enrolling in Track 1.

What You'll Take Away

Clarity on where you stand.

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.

Understand why §280E pushes effective rates to 50–80%
See how §471 COGS is the primary defense
Recognize the five ways engagements go wrong
Know which questions to ask a cannabis prospect
Score your own readiness honestly
See exactly what Track 1 adds next
What's Included

What's in the guide.

36 pages, 9 chapters

The full federal foundation — orientation, §280E, §471, chart of accounts, entities, and compliance.

The Cost of Getting It Wrong

Five cautionary cases showing how a six-figure mistake actually happens — and how to avoid it.

Readiness scorecard

Fifteen questions to assess, honestly, whether you're ready to take a cannabis client.

30-question self-assessment

With a full answer key — each miss keyed to the Track 1 module that covers it.

Quick-reference glossary

The federal terms, statutes, and key figures, all in one place to keep at hand.

A clear next step

A structured path from this guide into the Foundation track — with your $47 credited.

Questions

Quick questions.

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.

Start Here

Start with the foundation.

The lowest-risk way to step into cannabis accounting — and see whether the niche is for you.

$47 · one-time · credited toward Track 1